On 7 Jun 2005 06:49:01 -0700, "RiverMan"
wrote:

Tom and others,

Yes I should have tested it first. I didn't because the motors they had
on the boats were 90HP. Yes the boat is rated for a 130 but the
manufacturer provided me with stickers that allowed the 140 to go on.
He said the boat can actually take up to a 180 but they rate it at 130
for safety reasons. You may be right about me not being "used to" this
hull design but I can tell you that if you were riding with me down the
river at 30 MPH and holding onto your chair so you wouldn't slide off
you wouldn't like it either...it's that bad! I'm not talking about a
"little lean", it leans "big time".

Sticker beside the point, there should be a Coast Guard rating along
with a UL rating and you can't change that period, end of discussion.
There ain't no such thing as a variable power boat horsepower rating.

Do as NYOB and Doug suggest - call the CG and ask what the boat is
officially rated for.

There's your out.

Later,

Tom