New Motor???

[BayouBiggin]

Ive been on the market for a new motor or powerhead for my 18'6 Trition. Ive came across a good deal on a 200 Opti. The problem is my boat is only rated for a 175. The motor i just blew was a 175 with a few mods, (told it was putting out 200hp.) I believe the boat, performance wise, could handle the 200. My question is would the extra weight be an issue? 431 vs 505. Just hate to pass up a good deal especially when Im wanting to get back on the water so bad!!! Any comments/opinions are appreciated

[BARRY J]

The boat should handle it. You might have a problem getting insurance.

[Mike_z71]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by BARRY J &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">The boat should handle it. You might have a problem getting insurance.</td></tr></table>

+1 I don't think weight would be your problem. I've seen people put a 150 on a boat rated for a 115, but it wasn't insured...

[jigginjeff]

Insurance and lye detector test after tournaments if you fish em would be your only prob.

[bayoubullet]

i dont think weight would be an issue, but if it was just add flotation in your jack plate to counter the extra weight ....my 300 only weighs 504lbs, you wanna hang it on and see what it'll do?

[Gun Runner]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by BARRY J &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">The boat should handle it. You might have a problem getting insurance.</td></tr></table>Yup , and not to mention the liabilty you take while on the water with an overpowered boat ( if you get in an accident , theyll nail your azz ) !!!!!! But hey , I say go for it . I bet that SOB will haul some azz , and Im all about that !!!!!!!

[joeyp]

Get it and just put 175 decals on the cowling.

[BayouBiggin]

I would chit my pants with that motor on my boat..... I would be scarred to even crank it... But it sure would look like one BAD MOFO!!

[BayouBiggin]

Think that would allow me to get insurance with the 175 decals??

[toledo freak]

that is alot of motor for that little boat!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[droptine]

The transom may fall off!!

[droptine]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by BayouBiggin &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Think that would allow me to get insurance with the 175 decals??</td></tr></table>

Doubt it!! They will run the serial number on the mota!

[BARRY J]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by BayouBiggin &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Think that would allow me to get insurance with the 175 decals??</td></tr></table>

You would have to lie to the agent. Then if you would get in a wreck, the investigator would check the serial number and find out it is a 200 then they could deny your claim and the other guy would sue the shit out of you for trying to hide the fact that the motor is a 200.

[BayouBiggin]

Sounds like to me I need to forget about the 200 and find a 175... Just dont wanna take chances the days.. People are to sue happy!!!

[JOHN202]

Like Barry said you would have to lie and that would catch up with you sooner or later. You could alwayd buy a boat with a unlimited HP rating, then you could hang what ever you want..

[bayoubullet]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by JOHN202 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Like Barry said you would have to lie and that would catch up with you sooner or later. You could alwayd buy a boat with a unlimited HP rating, then you could hang what ever you want.. </td></tr></table>why would someone want unlimited horsepower?

[JOHN202]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by bayoubullet &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">why would someone want unlimited horsepower? </td></tr></table>

I don't know why anyone would want unlimited HP, but unlimited HP RATING is something i think alot of people would like, i know i do...

[Javarude]

Have your old powerhead rebuilt and with some mild mods like porting the heads and some hi-pro reeds it would be easy to get 200 horses and still be insurance legal

[Gun Runner]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Javarude &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Have your old powerhead rebuilt and with some mild mods like porting the heads and some hi-pro reeds it would be easy to get 200 horses and still be insurance legal</td></tr></table>

[JOHN202]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Javarude &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Have your old powerhead rebuilt and with some mild mods like porting the heads and some hi-pro reeds it would be easy to get 200 horses and still be insurance legal</td></tr></table>


Like that idea best...