Coast Gaurd plate faded...

[yadleinad]

I just purchased my first boat, but the capacity plate is completely faded and I cant make out the max hp or load rating. I posted in the manufactures sub forum but have not goten a responce. Original post is here.... http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=214705

Thanks for you help, and great forum! Tons of information

 

[roscoe]

Re: Coast Gaurd plate faded...

A friend had a similar vintage bluefin, believe it was rated for 90 hp.

You could try contacting Brunswick ( they bought out bluefin in about 1990).

They are the only source for a new rating placard.
If they can help you, you will need to provide the hull id number.


Brunswick Boat Group
First Tennessee Plaza Building
Seventeenth Floor
800 South Gay Street
Knoxville, Tennessee 37929
Phone 865.582.2200

I can't imagine being able to put a 85 powerhead onto a 50 midsection.

Find yourself an early 90's Merc 90hp.

 

[dukhnter8]

Re: Coast Gaurd plate faded...

I got a replacement plate for a Monark boat I had. I contacted the company and just needed the hull id number and I found the old information on their website about the boat capacities. I also know that some states will make a replacement for you also contact the local game and fish dept.

 

[crb478]

Re: Coast Gaurd plate faded...

I got a replacement for my missing plate from www.custommaringlabels.com. Just fill in the correct data and they will send you a new one. It is a quality plate that looks factory correct.

 

[studlymandingo]

Re: Coast Gaurd plate faded...

I think if you can't read it you can put a 300 on it!

Just kidding! follow this link and it gives the formula to calculate max HP.

http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/boatbuilder/safeloading/subc-6.htm​

 

[puddle jumper]

Re: Coast Gaurd plate faded...

I have virtually the same boat mine reads
5 persons or 625 pounds
1200 pounds max people, gas, supplies
85 horse power max

hope this helps

 

[drewmitch44]

Re: Coast Gaurd plate faded...

Do you have to have one? I dont on my 1972 180 sea-ray. I dont have one on the boat but i know from the sea ray site that i can put up to 135 on it.