new johnson, 150 a looper?

[looper power]

I've looked around on this web site for new carbed johnson 150 and it said looped scavenged or something like that.does that make it a looper like my v4?and whats the diff between the 150 and 175?thanks all

 

[walleyehed]

Re: new johnson, 150 a looper?

If it's a carbed version, yes, it's a looper.<br />150 vs. 175 is likely carburation, maybe slightly different heads, but I believe the port timing is the same.

 

[looper power]

Re: new johnson, 150 a looper?

so if they weight the same,I can put the bigger motor on? my boat is rated for 150

 

[walleyehed]

Re: new johnson, 150 a looper?

Insurance will be void in most cases if an accident occures. This topic has come up quite a bit. I have a 200 on a boat rated for 150, but if anything ever happens, I have no coverage and will be set up for a law-suit. We all have choices though, it's just how you handle it.

 

[looper power]

Re: new johnson, 150 a looper?

thanks kenny.

 

[walleyehed]

Re: new johnson, 150 a looper?

You're welcome!

 

[rabidfish]

Re: new johnson, 150 a looper?

Don't forget, you will be liable for the next guy that owns the rig also... How well do you trust him?(whoever "him" is)

 

[Dhadley]

Re: new johnson, 150 a looper?

Horsepower ratings for boats have more to do with torque produced rather than weight alone.<br /><br />If you, as a private individual, sell a boat rated at 150 with a 175 to another private indivdual and he has a wreck, you are just as much at fault as he is. In the lawsuit it will say that you "did know or should have known the craft was overpowered". I can give you the phone number to a buddy who lived that nightmare.

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: new johnson, 150 a looper?

It kinda depends on your state and your boat. If it's over 20ft, then max Hp ratings are just guidelines. Under 20' and you better heed that tag or all sorts of nastiness can come for a visit. In some states it is ILLEGAL to overpower a boat. I know it is here. Weight isn't the issue. The LAW is!

 

[OBJ]

Re: new johnson, 150 a looper?

This thread would make the basis of a good FAQ. Comes up enough. What you guys think?

 

[OBJ]

Re: new johnson, 150 a looper?

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