14ft jon boat ? about motor 25h max. hp

i have located a 30hp motor in my price range. but dont know if it is legal to use it on my boat. anyone know that is ok

Check your transom. There should be a metal plate that tells you the max pounds in the boat, max people, and max hp for motor.
My 14' Alumiweld jon is 60" wide and max hp is 25.

the plate has 25hp max, 5 person and weight 550pd. but is it ok to have a 30 hp on it.legal

NO

if it dont sink its legal!

on another note, my boat has a 175 on a 150 rated hull and dnr complimented on how fast it probably was,and said there is no law against it

I think the only person that may have a problem with it is your insurance agent.

[QUOTE=Col Forbin;427357]I think the only person that may have a problem with it is your insurance agent.[/QUOTE]
wasnt a problem with mine...besides...how crazy can you get in a jon boat with a 30...lol

I would think the boat can handle it just fine and I doubt you would ever get checked for it either. What price range are you looking for? I have a 99 model 25hp mercury I would part with, but you have to take a 16-48 with a trailer to get it.:)

1000 and under. what are you saying 16-48?

[QUOTE=lakebandit;427379]1000 and under. what are you saying 16-48?[/QUOTE]
16 ft long, 48 in wide. 1000$ wont get it but 2500$ will. I would say you will be fine with the one you have but you will be legal with mine.:D

is it a 2 or 4 stroke and electric start or not?

[QUOTE=lakebandit;427389]is it a 2 or 4 stroke and electric start or not?[/QUOTE]
Its 2 stroke and electric or pull start. Pack a battery or pull a cord, your choice.