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Ruby Red Lip
Join Date: Dec 2007
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I am looking at buying a 21 foot cc. There is a plaque that states "Maximum horsepower 200". This is not on the normal info plaque that states, max persons, max weight, etc. There is now a 225 on it. Is it against the law to operate it in state or federal waters??
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Trigger
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Not sure what plaque you are talking about but I have always been told it is unlawful to overpower a boat. That being said, never been checked for that but if something went really bad????
I think I would get a LEO opinion.. |
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White Marlin
Join Date: Nov 2007
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the only problem you may have is getting it insured!!
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Grand Slam
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There is NO Federal law about over powering a boat. BUT one can be charged with " Negligent operation of a vessel". Now with that said, there are states that do in fact have a law about over powering a boat. As said over powering a boat might VOID the insurance coverage.
NOW this IS Florida law........ Being your boat is longer then 20' ....no Florida law aganist it either.<P class=BodyLarge>Maximum Loading and Horsepower<P class=Body>No person may operate a monohull boat of less than 20 feet in length while exceeding the maximum weight, persons, or horsepower capacity as displayed on the manufacturer's capacity plate. |
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Ruby Red Lip
Join Date: Oct 2007
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My last boat was a 20' CC and was rated for a 200HP motor. I had a 225 on it and had no problem getting insured. Didn't even have aproblem when I made a claim on the lower unit.Isay go for it.
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Trigger
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Snapper
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: MILTON
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What do you do if you do not have a tag! I do not have one on my boat and it has not been an issue before but, I only have a trolling motor until now. I am about to hang a 15hp on the back. My boat is 14' Randall Craft and it is a 78' model!
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Trigger
Join Date: Oct 2007
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to be specific, I am asking more about people than HP, I have a 31'Center Console and the tag says 600 HP and 8 people and like 1400 lbs, it is a big boat and can comfortably carry way more than 8 people, is that legal?
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<P align=left>Maximum Loading and Horsepower<P align=left>The State of Alabama does not have any maximum loading and horsepower requirements that are in addition to federal regulations.<P align=left>True...Some states might.....
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