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Pulsare 1600br Outboard Question

Chris said:
Yeah, I think our governments are a little more lenient up here. I don't know if any provinces make it an actual offence to over power.

But I think in some U.S. states, they're much more strict on the matter.

Perhaps some of the guys will chime in and let us know what they do in their state/province/country. :)

-Chris
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In Ontario, you can sign an "overpowered boat agreement" which allows you to install anything you want on the back. Problem is, that agreement only carries with the person who signed it, not to the second, third, fourth owners, so, if something happens the dealer and installing mechanic may be held liable. It was practice at every dealer i worked at to pass on overpowering boats, lost a few sales, but we all slept at night.

having said that, my predictor will be overpowered to 150-175 if and when i can get back to it, but i "lost" ;) the capacity plate so i have no idea what the maximum horsepower motor the boat can handle :poke:
 
Well, you don't want to put an old motor on a new boat. If you must have a V6 you can still find the odd Merc 200 XS around new or slightly used. They were 2.5L Optis that were made for light layup boats like Allisons. Only 400 pounds.
 
i have been wanting to put a 90 honda on the back the new honda is a vtec which means variable valve timeing, thing revs past 6300 and puts out the boats i have put it on have out ran 115 rudes and mercs. I have been pushing my pontoon boats at 30.7 on gps with one of these things i am looking to see 50 out of a 16ft check pulsare but havnt got the chance to rig one up. moter only wheighs 315 that is the lightest 4 stroke in its range of horsepower it is in the 2 stroke wheight class.
 
IMHO, I would try to stay under the 400# range. Set it up with a 2.5 of any horsepower. Use a 5-6" jackplate.

Remember though, anything over 115 HP will push you past 50 MPH. :thumb:
 
375

Curly, my 1998 225 Pro-Max weighs 375. At least thats what is printed on the mid-clamp factory sticker. But that is still serious weight on the back of a 16 ft boat.
 
Curly, you had mentioned 'Manufacturers recommended horsepower' in an earlier post. That statement is incorrect.

The capacity plate on any boat shorter than 20' is a USCG plate, or United States Coast Guard capacity plate. This is a government deal, not a Checkmate deal.

Be advised, any motor you put on the back of that 1600 that is higher than the government recommendation (not manufacturer) can cost you big-time. Any time a DNR or Sheriff wants to pull you over to check for life jackets, he can check your engine size against the capacity plate and write you a ticket or impound the boat, depending on how mean he/she is.
Another thing to consider, if you cause an accident of any kind with that boat and the injured party decides to sue, a good attorney will nail you on the overpowered aspect of your rig.

So be careful!
 
JW said:
Curly, you had mentioned 'Manufacturers recommended horsepower' in an earlier post. That statement is incorrect.

The capacity plate on any boat shorter than 20' is a USCG plate, or United States Coast Guard capacity plate. This is a government deal, not a Checkmate deal.

Be advised, any motor you put on the back of that 1600 that is higher than the government recommendation (not manufacturer) can cost you big-time. Any time a DNR or Sheriff wants to pull you over to check for life jackets, he can check your engine size against the capacity plate and write you a ticket or impound the boat, depending on how mean he/she is.
Another thing to consider, if you cause an accident of any kind with that boat and the injured party decides to sue, a good attorney will nail you on the overpowered aspect of your rig.

So be careful!
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I think I'll stick with my E-TEC 115hp and low 50mph top speed. :D
 
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