10-18-08, 09:45 PM
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Big motor on a Small boat
Is it illegal to put a bigger motor on your boat than the max hp calls for the boat.
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10-18-08, 09:52 PM
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I'm not sure if it's illegal but it might not be all that safe depending on how big the motor is compared to the boats suggested hp .
Jim
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10-18-08, 10:40 PM
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it is here pal. check your local states law on motors. also check your insurance companies policy. they may not cover anything at all if you do that.
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10-19-08, 05:13 AM
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there is ways around the issue even in bama. both laser and i know these ways my guess is 260 ally does too..
so tell us your "plan" we'll tell ya what to do.. zooker
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10-19-08, 11:39 AM
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I think I am technically overpowered myself, sometimes you can fudge a little. Get a different cowling, HP numbers, ect. I have never been bothered by the wardens about my 28 (which is really 30 from what I've heard) on a 14', and my father has 25hp on a 13' - I know that is overpowered.
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10-19-08, 07:02 PM
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Yeah, Im not talking about a couple of hp. Im talkin g about a 70hp motor to a 150hp motor on a 16' fiberglass boat. I was hopeing to get where i was going alot faster. LOL.
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10-19-08, 07:35 PM
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a 150 would sink the rear of a 16 foot glass boat.. a 90 would kick on a 16 footer. actually some are rated for a 90..
old moters -pre 95- are actually over rated for todays boats. jumping from an old 70 to a new 90 is a BIG differance.. zooker
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