Members jr45 Posted March 21, 2015 Members Posted March 21, 2015 I am looking at a new boat that is in Oklahoma. I want to buy the boat, but I am concerned about one issue. It has a larger HP motor than the boat is rated for. I know in Oklahoma they don't have a law for that. I have done some research online and I can't find if Missouri does or does not have a law against this. The boat is rated up to 150 HP motor, and the boat has a 175 HP motor on it. Have any of you guys ran into this are than any issues/problems with this I need to be aware of. I don't want to buy this boat then be unable to register it, etc.
dblades Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 Pretty sure you'll have more trouble with insurance and tournament organizations than the state of misery, er Missouri.
crappie_adams83 Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 Pretty sure you'll have more trouble with insurance and tournament organizations than the state of misery, er Missouri. Something I've been trying people for the longest it's not missouri it's misery lol if every body had a pole and a fish on the line there would never be a war
fishinwrench Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 I have heard that it can be an issue with insurance but don't know that for sure. You could probably just peel the 175 stickers off and call it a 150, the insurance co. isn't hip enough to ever catch it via the Model # I bet, and the DMV doesn't care. I wouldn't try that with one rated for a 115 and a 150, but the actual difference between a 150/175 is petty.
Guest Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 Wrench is right, the 150 & 175 are nearly identical in appearance. Similar to a 9.9 & 15hp
Ketchup Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 you can buy new 150 decals online Lakedog 1 TinBoats BassClub. Â An aluminum only bass club. If interested in info send me a PM.Â
GNSfishing Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 The model number on the serial tag usually has the HP stamped on it. The insurance company usually don't like to insure an over powered boat due to the liability of failure of the boat with a bigger motor than its rated for. So check with you insurance company before buying.
Members TTJJ Posted March 21, 2015 Members Posted March 21, 2015 Ask your insurance agent first!!! My insurance company does not allow hp above the capacity plate hp rating. May have a problem with most tournament entry forms. A bassboat which can't legally be entered in tournaments may hurt its resale value.
ten_scoach Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 My two cents, safety isn't worth a deal. Also, if someone else gets hurt in or because of your boat, and you weren't honest with insurance company you could be in a real pickle. And even worse, someone could get hurt. Daryk Campbell Sr 1
fishinwrench Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 Well, just for the record....the torque on the transom (in this particular case) would still be less than if it had a 150 4-stroke on it. Champ188 1
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