MOTOR?

[juggernaute22]

I have a 1979 bass-master tri - hull boat with a 55 hp Johnson motor on it, I was needing some opinions about switching my 55 hp motor that is currently on my boat now with a 115 hp Johnson motor. would that be a over kill for my boat? or would it be ok? and would my electric tilt and trim mount up to the 115 hp motor just fine?

 

[jigngrub]

What are the max capacities for your boat? (coast guard plate)

 

[kjsAZ]

look at the capacity plate (a 1979 should have one, mine did). If the max rating is 115HP or more you are good to go.

 

[jbcurt00]

Yeah, I think the answer is NO to the 115:
1979 Bass Master Boats 160 Bassmaster

And unless you've taken it apart & replaced the transom plywood recently, you probably shouldn't move up to the 80hp max either.............

 

[zool]

Hi Juggernaute, welcome to Iboats

What does the USCG plate say for max hp?...that's the deciding factor for safety and liability issues...these a calculation you can make, but not sure if it accounts for tri hull

you don't want to end up like this:

http://www.bassmaster.com/news/match-specs-your-boat-prevent-disaster

 

[Bob_VT]

Nope. That boat is rated for 80 HP and the tilt and trim will not interchange with your motor either.

 

[juggernaute22]

hey guys, thanks for the help, im not sure what the rating is but i will look at the tag in my boat. " the transum is in very good shape been taking well care of and stored correctly, also the trasnum is constructed of plywood and fiberglass. If that helps any.