Repowering

[Honey-Do]

My old '77 24' Aquasport has a max HP label for 200hp. What am I opening myself up for if I repower with a new 225hp?

 

[C Hawk]

Re: Repowering

That sure seems like a low Hp rating for a boat that size. I would not see any problems at all.

 

[ICEMAN]

Re: Repowering

The only problem may be a liability or insurance question, especially in the event of an accident. If your replacing a pre 1985 motor with a new one, you will find the newer one will have more power, since they were rated at the powerhead prior to 1985. After 1985, they are rated at the propshaft.

 

[corm]

Re: Repowering

Hi H-D,<br />Most all boats these days over 20 ft don't have a H.P. rating. If the Transom core is solid and dry you could run what you want as long as your state doesn't have any special regulations.<br />Happy Holidays,<br />corm <br /><br />------------------<br />cubic inches = power<br />power = speed<br />speed = FUN

 

[Fitch]

Re: Repowering

There is a 2000 225 Optimax listed in the classified ads for $ 8400. That would work great.