150 hp motor on a boat rated for 140 hp

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Is there a big difference between the weight of a older 140 and a newer 150 hp motor?? I am looking at buying a newer Force 150 hp but the boats capacity says 140hp max. Right now it has a Force 125 hp on it. Does anyone even make a 140 hp anymore?<br />Thanks, <br />Ånd¥

 

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Re: 150 hp motor on a boat rated for 140 hp

Nobody here will go on-record and flat-out say "go for it"..due to liablilty issues. <br /><br />Let's just say, I've seen slight overpowering more often than i've seen gross overpowering.<br />But you're correct in predicting a lighter newer motor weight, except for four-cycle motors, They are much heavier than the CG plaqued the hull for, when it was built.

 

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Re: 150 hp motor on a boat rated for 140 hp

Thanks, 12footer I thought I might be correct about the weight thing.(excluding 4 cycle) I wonder if the torque from a newer, 150 hp motor would be equal or greater than an old 140?