skinny Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 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 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 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...
Terry Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 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 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 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 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 From my recolection it ran pretty smooth. I would just leave it alone, its at its max rating anyway.
skinny Posted September 18, 2011 Author Report Posted September 18, 2011 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 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 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 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 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.
Terry Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 double the HP maybe not I can't see this as a good idea
mike rousseau Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 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 Posted September 18, 2011 Author Report Posted September 18, 2011 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 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 Better let me test it for you to make sure it's okay. What was it going on again?
vinnimon Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 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 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 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 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 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 Posted September 18, 2011 Author Report Posted September 18, 2011 any motor can be a tiller you just need to add a handel
glen Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 Have a welder on speed dial. That's a good way to crack your transom.
HTHM Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 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 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 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 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 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 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 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 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 No Tim!!! Make it look and run like new and sell it. Use that money for a 40
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