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    Motor ratings question

    I have a 21 ft 98 stratos
    on the ratings plate on the boat it says motor-245hp I currently have a 225 Johnson is like to upgrade soon
    my question is could you put a 250hp on my boat and who would I have to answer to if any questions was to come up? Would I get A ticket from game warden?


    thank you

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    Quote Originally Posted by shakey head View Post
    I have a 21 ft 98 stratos
    on the ratings plate on the boat it says motor-245hp I currently have a 225 Johnson is like to upgrade soon
    my question is could you put a 250hp on my boat and who would I have to answer to if any questions was to come up? Would I get A ticket from game warden?


    thank you
    Probably you won't get a ticket, but you also won't get any insurance, and could be liable for any "issues" caused by that boat and motor....

    That being said........I know a guy that had a gigantic motor on the back of a little bitty cajun .. It would SCREAM.....scary SCREAM.......

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    Quote Originally Posted by GeoFisher View Post
    Probably you won't get a ticket, but you also won't get any insurance, and could be liable for any "issues" caused by that boat and motor....

    That being said........I know a guy that had a gigantic motor on the back of a little bitty cajun .. It would SCREAM.....scary SCREAM.......
    It wasnt even fast geo. 62 mph maybe if i was lucky. And yes it had insurance. It was only 25 hp over plate
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