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*JimH*
 
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Charlie Brown wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

I see the rating inside the cockpit of this boat is for a max of 140
hp. What would be the ill effects of having a 150 hp motor on this
boat?


Probably none that are too serious, if you're even moderately lucky.

A few considerations;

Older boats were typically rated with the *weight* of a two stroke in
mind. Now that most outboards seem to be four stroke, and somewhat
heavier, one has to wonder what the builder would rate the boats for
today. From a weight perspective, it could be a bit less HP than
before.


Good point Chuck.