Power ratings

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My boat displays conflicting information. The manufacturer's literature states horsepower is 60hp, and that is what I have. The manufacturer's nameplate shows max 40kw which would be about 53.6hp.<br /><br />The US Coast Guard capacity rating plate shows 4 persons and 80hp.<br /><br />Can I use an 80hp motor without fear of insurance issues? Just curious.

 

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Re: Power ratings

We've been around this a lot in this forum. Some insurance companies care and some don't. <br /><br />But I would think they would give you the benefit of the doubt if the coast guard plate says 80hp. At least you have some documentation. <br /><br />But you should probably ask you insurance company (and hope you can even find someone who knows what you are talking about!)

 

[AMD Rules]

Re: Power ratings

Thanks. We've been around the topic of installing an oversize motor, but I could not find or recall an example where one plate says 60HP(40kW) and another says 80HP on the same boat. I was just curious if the USCG plate overrides a manufacturer's plate, as it clearly states 80HP.