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  1. 11-03-2018, 10:52 AM #1
    scrimmy
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    what year did 186 raise hp to 175

    I have 2001 186 dc and coat guard tag say rated for 150 I would love to repower with new 175 merc does this break any laws or is the 2001 model not able to handle the 175?
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    #2 11-03-2018, 12:06 PM
    If the Coast Guard plates states 150 as max HP, then yes it is illegal to over power the boat.


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    #3 11-03-2018, 03:17 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Savage View Post
    If the Coast Guard plates states 150 as max HP, then yes it is illegal to over power the boat.
    He’s in Canada where the USCG has no authority. Laws on this vary from state to state so I’d make no guesses on the law in Canada.
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    #4 11-03-2018, 07:32 PM
    If the Triton factory installed a plate, any plate, that states that the Max HP is 150, then yes it is illegal to over power the boat. If you call Triton they will tell you the same thing. Insurance companies will determine the max HP that the factory set, if the boat is ever involved in a bad accident.


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    #5 11-08-2018, 07:59 PM
    Not illegal but most insurance companies won't insure it. Our boats are over 20' Savage and by CG ratings are unlimited in horse power.
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    #6 11-11-2018, 07:03 AM
    My 2003 is rated for 175hp
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    #7 11-12-2018, 03:28 PM
    2002 TR186 175
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