Nismospeed
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- May 14, 2009
- Messages
- 44
Ok, I am about to get my tail handed to me, but Im ready for it. I have been reading through some different sites and the recent threads here about what a good size engine would be for various pontoon lengths. I read that a decent motor for a 24' pontoon would be the 75-90hp range. Cruises nicely and can pull skiers and what not. Sounds fair enough and accurate. HOWEVER... I just bought a 24' play liner with a 50hp Merc o/b and was considering upgrading it to something a little beefier. I got to looking at the max cap rating plate and almost cried when I saw 60hp max. Is this rating based on safe operation or tearing the pontoons out from under the deck? Can the transom not handle anything over a 60hp? I was just curious. A guy called me today offering me a 200hp Black Max for my van, and thats what got me thinking. Obviously, I considered putting it on there, BUT, I thought that might be a tad-bit extreme and was thinking about trading it off for a 115hp-140hp. What can the transom and boat take before I twist the transom or shred the pontoons? My oldest LOVES tubing at higher speeds. I believe I have the 25" pontoons, and they are the thicker aluminum, as this is a '94 model. Ok, now you can point, laugh, whatever.... but PLEEEASE leave some useful feedback or advice after you are done smiling. Thanks!!!