Question about Motor ratings on boat

Post by **mudboy68** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:41 pm

Hi all,

Had a quick question about boat and motor ratings.

I bought a 1970 Tri Hull Canbar Bowrider 3 years ago that came with a 1970 115 Evenrude.

I never had a second thought about it. Changed the registration over to my name gave the motor a tune up and away we went and all is well except.

I happened to look at the information plate on the boat and the boat is rated for a 110hp.

I guess my concern is, what if any will be the consequences of having a 115hp motor on a boat rated for a 110hp motor.

TIA for all that comment.

Mud

Post by **MLR** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:29 pm

Shouldn't be a big difference in weight, so no real physical issue.

But your insurance company won't like it.

Post by **mudboy68** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:40 pm

Insurance??? Do you have to have Liability insurance?? ( sorry sounding a little new here)

Mud

Post by **hocman** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:14 pm

You don't need it but you should have it. Do a search here on insurance and you'll find a lot of information and various insurance companies. I went with http://www.marineexpert.ca $400/year and piece of mind.

Post by **mudboy68** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 9:25 am

Thanks will look into it, but still wondering what the OPP or Durham Regional Police will have to say about it when and or if I get stopped.

Once again comments welcomed and TIA for all that do.

Mud

Post by **Wallyboss** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:03 am

It is not illegal but like it was said Insurrance company will not like it.

Post by **Raminator** » Sun Jun 14, 2009 7:05 am

that motor likely came on that boat when new,I don't think it will be an issue,probably will need a marine survey,to obtain insurance,due to age of the boat.

Post by **mudboy68** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:11 pm

Koolness All Thanks for all the input.

Mud