225 to much?

[yellowpokeadot]

was wondering if a 1986 225 outboard would be to much motor for a 1989 18ft. relize that i would have to use a gill bracket. thanks in advance

 

[hitace]

Re: 225 to much?

whats the max HP for your boat

 

[yellowpokeadot]

Re: 225 to much?

well there is no plate on the boat but according to uscg about 130.

 

[Guest]

Re: 225 to much?

A 130 weighs about 365lbs a 225 is 455. close to 1/4 of a ton.about 30% more weight. along with almost 50% more power.
I would say no way.

 

[Tinlizzy]

Re: 225 to much?

...Here is the USCG formulas.
http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/education_safety/safety/boatwater/backyardboatbuilders.pdf

The formulas start on page 3.

 

[Solittle]

Re: 225 to much?

Lawayers love working with plaintifs who have a case against a defendent who has a set-up like you are proposing. They would clean your clock.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: 225 to much?

It all depends on what the boat is rated for. If it has no rating plate and you can't get one from the manufacturer then you have to go by the standard USCG formula. There are lots of 18' boats rated for 225. Or more.

As for a Gil bracket on an 18' boat, that might be a problem. The OMC style Gil bracket has about 26" - 28" (or so) set back. I'd think that would screw up the balance big time. Again, it depends on what hull design you have.

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: 225 to much?

go for it, but forget about the grill bracket ......

 

[yellowpokeadot]

Re: 225 to much?

i have seen gil brackets that are set from 18 inchs to 36 so i sont think that will be a huge deal. i would rather mount directly to the transome there but i have a swim platform that would require cutting. maybe i be better dropping a small block in there.