Hull Rating

[bustermin]

what happens if i exceed the maximum hp rating of my hull by 5hp? my hull is rated for a maximum of 115hp i am considering buying a 120hp what if anything can or will happen? the boat is a 1985 model. can i be fined by USCG if the do an inspection?

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Hull Rating

I do not believe there is a fine but you become 100% liable. In the event of any accident you can be found at fault and an automatic guilty. These are mostly here-say and rumors.

The iboats policy is ..... We do not endorse nor reccomend any unsafe action such as exceeding the HP rating of the hull.

With all the mandatory said...... your boat is a 1985 and I would be darn sure that the transom, stringers and flotaion are in good shape before I repowered regardless of the HP.

The other thing I would advise is to contact the USCG. Here in VT the USCG has been on a streak of inspections and the most common fault they have found has been outdated flares.

 

[bustermin]

Re: Hull Rating

thanks for the reply. i think the transom is pretty solid, so i wasnt real concered about that part as much as wether or not there was a huge weight difference between the 75hp chrysler and the 120hp force.