Specificly a pontoon boat.
2007-08-13 18:22:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
Substantially overpowering beyond the manufacturer's specification, will probably result in loss of the boat and possibly loss of life. An unstable ride could leave you with the bow end of the pontoon's digging in and causing the boat to flip or just the opposite with the stern down in the water and a backflip resulting. The motor mounts may be overstressed also.... and fail at full speed or when stressed. It may seem ok in calm conditions, but the bad effects can show up when crossing a wake or in a little chop. I wouldn't risk it. .... It you want a fast boat, get one designed for it. It ain't worth dying for.
2007-08-15 15:13:42 · answer #1 · answered by squeezie_1999 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you overpower your boat as people have said you will be at the mercy of Law enforcement. If you crash then yep... you hit me i will come after you with my attorney.
Yep the motor will be heavier and may snap your mounting bracket. It will also make the boat stern heavy. Lifting the front of the boat a little more out of the water, even a pontoon boat, even trimmed you run the risk of the bow lifting hig when you accellerate.... making the ride choppy and poiposing up and down. This will cause stress on the ponttons and the deck of the boat. Basically you will seriously damage your boat. It isnt worth it. A pontoon boat is a liesure boat not meant to go fast.... just cruise and enjoy what you have in safety....
2007-08-15 03:39:32 · answer #2 · answered by tony b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends. how much are you planning on overpowering it? A rule of thumb is not more than 10% you will probably be ok. But...keep in mind that todays 4 stroke outboards are much heavier than a similarly rated 2 stroke, and the added weight of the engine must be factored in.
From a liability standpoint, if you were involved in some type of accident, you can rest assured the lawyers will have a field day with it. Most law enforcment agencies on the water wont buy you if you're close to the rating, but its your call.
2007-08-14 01:50:21 · answer #3 · answered by June Bug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It either sinks because the motor is too heavy or the mount for the motor breaks off as you watch it sink, possibly with your boat.
2007-08-14 00:58:01 · answer #4 · answered by jim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully you add 2 merc 2.5 engines.
2007-08-17 10:12:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
weight the biggest problem, other than that it just make you go faster
2007-08-14 04:53:40 · answer #6 · answered by lynda d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could get injured or die.
2007-08-14 01:30:01 · answer #7 · answered by monasowner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋