What's Overpowered

[wimpie]

How can I tell if a boat has to much motor for the size of the boat? I know there is a way to figure this from length and width, just wondering if anyone knows what the ratio is.. Thanks

 

[wimpie]

Re: What's Overpowered

Guess I should have read some of the forum first. LOL but still having a little trouble figuring out what is right

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: What's Overpowered

Check the data plate.. gives max HP and max load. Stay within that horsepower rating. Any boat can have too much motor even at half the rated power...depends on the operator. I have seen people who should not been operating oars. Sadly, people buy boats with more power than they can handle. Boater safety courses often fail to mention how fast a boat can or can not plane off.<br /><br />Bob

 

[JB]

Re: What's Overpowered

Hi, John.<br /><br />First, try to find out what the USCG rating for the boat is.<br /><br />You can estimate the rating of a console controlled boat that is over 16' and has a 20" or taller transom with this formula:<br /><br />length x width, x2, -90.

 

[Dman]

Re: What's Overpowered

Your local DNR should have a chart giving the HP rating based on transom width.

 

[wimpie]

Re: What's Overpowered

Bob; the Data plate is gone so wanted to try and figure out how to figure the ratio. Thanks J.B. will try that.