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Can an aluminum boat handle a bigger motor then it is rated for?

Can an aluminum boat handle a bigger motor then it is rated for?

Thu, 11/12/2009 - 15:10
alabama_fisherman
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Can an aluminum boat handle a bigger motor then it is rated for?

i have a 14' aluminum V-hull boat that is rated for up to a 15hp. Can it handle a bigger motor then that?

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Thu, 11/12/2009 - 16:47
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az_jerry
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be careful but "probably" is

be careful but "probably" is an answer.

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Thu, 11/12/2009 - 17:44
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levelman
Joined: 11/05/2009
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The transom is engineered for

The transom is engineered for a certain amount of weight and thrust that will be applied to it. If you exceed that, you risk severely damaging the transom and sinking the boat. I would NOT exceed the recommendation rating.

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