Guest Riplin Report post Posted July 27, 2008 Hello I am wondering if anyone knows of the legalities ie. fines, insurance related issues etc... of putting a larger Hp motor on your boat than what is posted on the tag. I just bought a Lund 16' model boat and find the 40hp 2 stroke Mariner motor underpowered for this boat yet the tag says max HP 40. It gets the boat up on plane ok with a couple people and gear but when running at speed I find your maxing the throttle cause it just doesn't seem like your going fast enough. Not to mention that maxing it really sucks the gas back when running any distance. I could see this boat easily taking a 60hp e-tec. This would give me hole shot power (which is very handy in larger waves, I fish big water alot) plus allow me to cut back on the throttle when running. Anyone have any advice on an issue like this? Thanks Riplin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
