hp and my boat question

  • clarence_chapman
    Hastings, MN Lake Isabel activist
    Posts: 1345
    October 26, 2003 at 12:18 am #1232309

    Ok….I am having a real hard time finding a used 50 horse for my boat. It is rated for a 50 horse. What are the consequenses if I were to put a 60 horse on it?
    Thanks

    herb
    6ft under
    Posts: 3242
    October 26, 2003 at 1:01 am #279613

    You’d be taking a chance of getting pinched for going over the hp rating. Exactly what are you looking for as far as maker, model, and year are concerned?

    clarence_chapman
    Hastings, MN Lake Isabel activist
    Posts: 1345
    October 26, 2003 at 1:27 am #279614

    I currently have a 16 ft lund pro angler.
    I have a 50horse merc (Classic 50) on it that I hate. No t@t and has problems.It came with the boat.
    it is a tiller model. I am fairly open to brand. But would like to stay with a motor that is 1996 (the year or my boat) or newer.
    Keep finding 40s and 60s But would like to max out hp to keep the performance.

    I had a boat once that was overmaxed and the “inspectors” never even looked.
    That doen’t make it right or legal though.

    herb
    6ft under
    Posts: 3242
    October 26, 2003 at 1:32 am #279615

    I’m a long ways from you but I’ll look around and let you know if I happen onto anything. Does your boat take a long or short shaft?

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    October 26, 2003 at 1:36 am #279616

    Hey Chappy, give Smitty’s Marine in Lake City a call and ask for Kenny. 651-345-3990 He has a bunch of motors in the showroom next to the main sales area building. Tell him Nate and I sent you. If you find one that is for remote control they can always put a handle on it [convert it to a tiller]. Years ago I had a 40hp tiller converted to a console steering version when they added the console to my gray Lund Rebel that I use to have. Thanks, Bill

    clarence_chapman
    Hastings, MN Lake Isabel activist
    Posts: 1345
    October 26, 2003 at 1:38 am #279617

    Bill:

    I’ll try to give him a call Monday.

    thanks

    herb:

    I have a 20 inch transom

    Thanks

    Will drive for a good motor

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    October 26, 2003 at 1:40 am #279618

    They are open on Sundays too from 10:00 -2:00.

    clarence_chapman
    Hastings, MN Lake Isabel activist
    Posts: 1345
    October 26, 2003 at 1:43 am #279619

    COOL!!!!!!!!!1 :bow
    :

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    October 26, 2003 at 1:49 am #279621

    Chappy…are you looking for a Tiller or a steering package ?

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    October 26, 2003 at 2:47 am #279626

    Chappy, if you don’t find what you are looking for at Smitty’s, you might put a wanted post in the swap forum too… Maybe someone’s willing to unload one.

    One other thought, those 40 horse troll really well. A bonus if you can’t find a 50 you want.

    KirtH
    Lakeville
    Posts: 4063
    October 26, 2003 at 9:52 am #279335

    You might want to try Shakopee Marine I do not have their number right now, they are motor only dealer. They are down the road from the Chevy dealer. Talk to John Dobson, they also have great service. I have delt with him on some of my personal motors and they run great.

    KLH

    clarence_chapman
    Hastings, MN Lake Isabel activist
    Posts: 1345
    October 26, 2003 at 11:28 pm #279650

    I’ll be sure to check out your sources tomorrow.
    Thanks guys

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