larger motor than boat calls for

[skinny]

ok I have a 16ft starcraft tiler i have been runing a old heavy 40hp this is the max size the hull is rated for.I just aquired another motor (needs work) but it's a larger hp rating . the bigger motor is lighter than the old one.

i'm thinking of runing the bigger motor cause i don't have to run full out.

 

what issues might I encounter

[irishfield]

i don't have to run full out.

 

what issues might I encounter

 

OH.. you'll run full out just to see how fast it goes! Don't kid yourself...

[fish_fishburn]

How bigs the motor?

[Terry]

any insurance will be void

 

but if the transom is strong enough, then .......and I have done it and lived to talk about it

[mike rousseau]

im not sure...

 

but i dont think the weight is the issue...

 

i think it has to do with keeping the "ride" of the boat safe and balenced...

 

not sure tho...

 

 

id love to hear a real answer to this question...

[vinnimon]

From my recolection it ran pretty smooth. I would just leave it alone, its at its max rating anyway.

[skinny]

it does work good but this is newer motor merc 80hp so yes lots bigger I know but like i said no need to go to full out

i was thinking it being lighter would be better too

[mike rousseau]

Is there a problem with your 40?

 

That's what I have on my 16 lund... Gets 25-30 mph depending on what we eat at lunch...lol

[fish_fishburn]

K if it's a 90hp tiller. Don't do it. It depends how solid the boat is etc, running the river or on a lake? If its a 60 and you feel confident your piloting skills are up to the match, go for it. Were not talking insurance here, save it for another thread.

[skinny]

insurance I don't use it

[fish_fishburn]

Oops 80.....I wouldn't.

[Terry]

double the HP

 

 

maybe not

 

I can't see this as a good idea

[mike rousseau]

A 16 tiller... 80hp... I'd say no go...

 

I've been driving motorized tiller boats since I was 7-8....

 

And the max I'd put on my 16 lund would be a 60... And I have a bow mount and two huge deep cycle batteries in the front of my boat for weight...

[skinny]

the merc weights less than the old evinrude that I have hanging of it now (yes I checked it) So the weight issue sould be ok.

just toying with the idea maybe it will be only to test out the 80

[fish_fishburn]

Better let me test it for you to make sure it's okay. What was it going on again?

[vinnimon]

the merc weights less than the old evinrude that I have hanging of it now (yes I checked it) So the weight issue sould be ok.

just toying with the idea maybe it will be only to test out the 80

 

 

Will the stern handle the thrust from an 80 hp?

Tempting as it can be, i would pass on it bud.

You can always toy around with an 80 hp waterbug

[fish_fishburn]

Starcrafts are a good boat. Give er a spin, just not W.O.T. from the get go. Experiment with placement of weight, if it has potential. Also play with the motor settings. Tweek everything,and if you like it, giver gas man. Just remember tethers, and a good P.F.D. I know this kinda stuff isn't for everybody, but I gotta thing for speed too.

[HTHM]

Is the bigger motor a tiller as well? If so I would say too much HP. If you are converting to a console then maybe.

[skinny]

any motor can be a tiller you just need to add a handel

[glen]

Have a welder on speed dial.

 

That's a good way to crack your transom.

[HTHM]

any motor can be a tiller you just need to add a handel

 

 

Have a welder on speed dial.

 

That's a good way to crack your transom.

Glen does have a point it may result in a baroque transom.....

[walleyemen]

The problem is the maxium h.p rating on the tag on the boat, if the police, mnr pull you over and see a 80 h.p on a 16 ft tiller guarantee they will check, as well as if you have a accident, and no insurance, if the boat is registered and 16 footer i,m sure by law it has to have at least liability insurance.

[irishfield]

In Canada there is no requirement to abide by the Max HP rating on the boat.

 

There is also no requirement in Canada to have insurance on a boat, although it's like playing russian roulette with 3 bullets in the gun.

[lookinforwalleye]

any motor can be a tiller you just need to add a handel

 

 

I take it that means the 80 hp is not a tiller and your just gunna slap a handel on it, gunna slap a set of throttle cables on it too?

 

I say go for it just make sure you do the following:

 

Have a camera boat following you taking video so when the torque rips the transom apart and you sink you have something to send America`s Funniest maybe some coin in it for you.

Don`t have your family in the boat with you, make sure your insurance is paid up!

[danbouck]

No Tim!!! Make it look and run like new and sell it. Use that money for a 40