new to pontoons

[the454assassian]

the pontoon i just bought is 1995 landau pontoon dx-24. the PO switched out the motors from a 50 to a 150. They mounted the controls in the wrong spot so you can not go full throttle or even up to cruising cause it hits the helm. My question is should I reinforce the transom before I move the controls so I have full range of throttle?

 

[The Woo Woo Kid]

Re: new to pontoons

Nothing on the boat or owner's manual about the maximum HP rating? That would be the first criteria. Without the manufacture's info, it's just a guessing game.

If the boat's plaque w/HP, Load/etc is not there or has been removed the PO may have removed it so he could sell it without others knowing he exceeded the HP rating.

 

[Bamaman1]

Re: new to pontoons

Chances are the boat's rated for 115 hp maximum. Nothing you can do about having a 150 hp motor mounted on it.

There's also a good chance that your transom may not be quite strong enough for that horsepower.

Yes you should get the throttle/gearshift mounted properly. And you might have a good marine mechanic give you his opinion on the transom. You might have to get a quality welder to beef up the rear end a little.