going over rated hp

[nedarb2]

legally are there any issues with going over the rated hp of a boats hull? looking at a pair of 225's for our hull rated at 400hp...
no question about the boat being able to handle the power just a question of can we still get insurance for it? or would it be as easy as changing the decals lol

 

[Last Chance]

Check with your insurance company, I doubt it would make a diff for your hull. There is a formula for figuring out horsepower based on transom height/width.

Just call your insurance company, they never asked me.

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[Labman]

Hey Last Chance:
That 21', you so graciously turned me onto, doesn't have any decal. Do you know what was in it before, and do you have any idea what I can hang off of it now?
Btw, Thank's again, the restore is coming along, but I did have to replace all port stringers.
Labman

 

[Bayliner1901]

I have a small inflatable rated for max. 3.3 hp, and I was told by MOT that it is against the law to exceed manufacturer specified limited. One can be fine if he/she is caught with exceeding spec.

 

[Last Chance]

quote:Originally posted by Labman

Hey Last Chance:
That 21', you so graciously turned me onto, doesn't have any decal. Do you know what was in it before, and do you have any idea what I can hang off of it now?
Btw, Thank's again, the restore is coming along, but I did have to replace all port stringers.
Labman

You ought to hang as big an outboard as you can buy off of it. They come with a 250HP V8, so I'm sure any outboard from 120-250 would be great on a pod!

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