Posted by Ric232 on 06/10/10 - 4:50 PM
#1
In addition to the Coast Guard plate stating a horsepower limit of 40, my 130 sport has an plate below the CG plate which specifies an engine weight limit of 225 lbs. Interestingly, the the Merc 40 4-stroke that came from the factory weighs 233 lbs according to the plate on it, despite the fact that the brochure says 216 lbs. Anyway, I'm wanting to repower with a 40hp E-Tec which weighs 240 lbs. Should I be concerned? Will a dealer refuse to install the motor?
Thanks.
Posted by John Fyke on 06/10/10 - 5:17 PM
#2
What year is the boat and motor you have? Why would you need to re-power?
Posted by CES on 06/10/10 - 5:42 PM
#5
I'd go ahead and put it on there. You got to put the weight into perspective. 18 pounds is about 3 gallons of gas.