Bigger boat motor?

[standish]

I couldn't figure out where to put this, hope this is ok. I realize this is about motors, but it's terribly broad.

I've a 1990 bayliner capri, 18ft outboard. I'm replacing the outboard and found I can save about $1000 by swapping to a 115HP outboard rather than replace the 90HP on the boat.

My questions is if anyone knows if this boat is rated for a bigger engine. I googled around, but couldn't find anything conclusive.

Thanks!

 

[DRIFTER_016]

Re: Bigger boat motor?

There should be a manufacturers plate on the hull (usually in the motor well) that will tell you what max motor size is. I think your boat will more than handle the 115.

 

[Boatin Bob]

Re: Bigger boat motor?

Doesn't the boat have a capacity plate somewhere, on the transom, near the helm or???

You can always call Bayliner directly and they will be able to tell you.

 

[oops!]

Re: Bigger boat motor?

if you check on the hull plate. it will give the boats max hp.....im certain a 115 will be just fine.

at the top of the resto forum, is the uscg rules, in there you will find the max hp calculations....i think its legnth x beam and somthing or other

 

[standish]

Re: Bigger boat motor?

Doesn't the boat have a capacity plate somewhere, on the transom, near the helm or???

You can always call Bayliner directly and they will be able to tell you.

Ya, my capacity sticker says 90 hp, but I was hoping it was rated for more

 

[Dakota47]

Re: Bigger boat motor?

Dont go over 90 hp then..

 

[Solittle]

Re: Bigger boat motor?

Remember lawayers love boat owners who overpower their boats. It fill their pockets.

 

[kalla man]

Re: Bigger boat motor?

isnt the 115 the same size/weight motor as a 90
i know the johnny/rudes are......

do you think the extra 15 horsepower is really an issue?

i know i am asking to get chewed out on this but....
legal issues aside, i dont think the boat would tell the difference.

 

[Boatin Bob]

Re: Bigger boat motor?

isnt the 115 the same size/weight motor as a 90
i know the johnny/rudes are......

do you think the extra 15 horsepower is really an issue?

i know i am asking to get chewed out on this but....
legal issues aside, i dont think the boat would tell the difference.

It's really more like 25 than 15 :redface:

I wouldn't do it unless (will a 90 cowling fit on a 115) :

 

[standish]

Re: Bigger boat motor?

It's really more like 25 than 15 :redface:

I wouldn't do it unless (will a 90 cowling fit on a 115) :

Heh... I guess my question was more along the lines of will I break my transom with the increased power. If I go with the 115 I plan drop a cowling on it with the 90HP sticker... boat police are sticklers around here

 

[kalla man]

Re: Bigger boat motor?

It's really more like 25 than 15 :redface:

I wouldn't do it unless (will a 90 cowling fit on a 115) :

uhhhh.... yeah, thats what i meant do'hh!

 

[steelespike]

Re: Bigger boat motor?

If Bayliner felt 115 was correct for the boat they would have indicated it.
How is it that a 115 is less than a 90.Have to wonder??
If your replacing a Force your probably adding 60 to 100 lbs and of course 25 hp.about a 30% increase.With a 30% increase in gallons per hour at wide open throttle.