GregBR549

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??

thanks

greg

Instant Karma

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..

bluffman2

the only problem you may have is getting it insured!!

Tuna Man

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.

Rodznreelz

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.

hit man

<P class=Body><P class=Body>does this mean if your boat is over 20', you can ignore the mfr capacity plate?

bluffman2

<P class=Body><P class=Body>yes,but different states have different laws...but in florida over 20ft you can go above max HP

TWINKIE6816

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!

hit man

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?

Tuna Man

<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.....