Garrett Lipus
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- Mar 1, 2011
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I have an inflatable that is 10'6" and it's labeled that it's rated to support up to a 15hp outboard. I have a 20hp Honda 4 stroke that only weights about 110 lbs. Is that a bad idea to try this out on my boat? Does anyone use a motor that is over the rating on their inflatable? How did it work out?
The obvious answer is no, but does anyone have any success or fail stories from using a larger motor than recommended by the manufacturer?
I called the manufacturer, Newport Vessels and they said that basically I shouldn't use anything larger than what the boats is rated for, but based on their tone, it sounded like they had to say no, because of liability, not because the boat actually couldn't handle it. I'm interested to hear from people.
The obvious answer is no, but does anyone have any success or fail stories from using a larger motor than recommended by the manufacturer?
I called the manufacturer, Newport Vessels and they said that basically I shouldn't use anything larger than what the boats is rated for, but based on their tone, it sounded like they had to say no, because of liability, not because the boat actually couldn't handle it. I'm interested to hear from people.