You better have the biggest & best electric water pump in the bottom of the boat.  You will need it.

On 6/17/2008 at 3:48 PM, Catt said:

If that is a true formula then why would 2 boats of identical length & with have different HP ratings?  

 

Marketing

On 6/17/2008 at 8:03 PM, J_Zink said:

Example?

 

2005 Lund 17' Mr Pike

Length: 17'2"

Transom: 20"

Beam: 93"

Chine width: 82.5"

HP: 140

 

2005 Lund 1775 Pro V

Length: 17'2"

Transom: 20"

Beam: 93"

Chine width: 82.5"

HP: 150

 

On 4/20/2022 at 9:09 PM, @reelChris said:

but the Coast Guard plate disagrees.

I would follow the plate if it still has one.

15 minutes ago, gimruis said:

I would follow the plate if it still has one.

If you plan on insuring the boat - they might disallow claims if you're running a motor with higher HP than what the plate says.

 

  On 4/9/2022 at 1:44 AM, GreenPig said:

 I've learned to not try to educate folks as the majority will fight you to remain ignorant. 

 Perfect and my new favorite ~

A-Jay

The tracker 175 hull was originally rated for a 90 before being lowered to 75 hp. 

20 minutes ago, NoShoes said:

The tracker 175 hull was originally rated for a 90 before being lowered to 75 hp. 

HP has been lowered on a number of hulls

 

My F-9 was originally rated to 35hp - the V-14 is the same basic hull but is only rated to 25hp.