every boat has a Transport Canada capacity plate on the transom. The max horsepower is not a figure somebody grabbed out of the air. It is the tested weight and strength of the transom.If you get swamped offshore without power it is the difference between floating and not floating.
beemer
every boat has a Transport Canada capacity plate on the transom. The max horsepower is not a figure somebody grabbed out of the air. It is the tested weight and strength of the transom.If you get swamped offshore without power it is the difference between floating and not floating.
beemer
I guess the thing that scares me lets say you put that on there your cruising almost top speed, and motor suddenly quits ....Would it swamp your boat....? In that size I would bet you would have an episode...And if it does what recourse would you have to go after the manufacturer of the boat? Would your insurer not cover you if that happened?
If it say a max HP rating on a transom I would follow it.... Your insurer would possibly disqualify you. Why take the chance?
I am not saying its wrong I know many guys with huge engines on there boat, so it is done. You just ahve to think about all options. Just a thought.... Good luck whatever motor you get.
This is incorrect. Transport Canada max power rating is derived from a formula based on hull geometry. Boats with similar length, beam and deadrise will receive the same max power rating regardless of how their manufacturers construct the transom. Formula here if you are interested, you need to scroll down a fair bit.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/tp-tp1332-section4-1346.htm
I agree Beemer, too much weight out off the stern is going to mess with things for sure. Balance and trim are very important safety items.