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troutseeker

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coast guard rated hp
« on: August 02, 2012, 10:57:39 AM »
Is it legal to add a larger Hp to a coast guard rated hull, ie...add a 9.9 Hp to
13ft riverhawk with a rating of 5hp?
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Re: Re: coast guard rated hp
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2012, 11:05:39 AM »
I can't remember off the top of my head if it's actually illegal.  If I remember correctly it is not, but don't quote me on that. However, if you have insurance, you'll probably blow any chance of coverage if you ever need it.

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Re: coast guard rated hp
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2012, 02:55:36 PM »
JUST FWIW I've been stopped by the CG on Priest because my daughter was standing up in our pontoon while underway... I was informed that boating was like a theme park ride where you must remain seated and keep your hands in the ride at all times.....


That Day I saw:
Park Rangers in a nice new Park Ranger center console.
Coast Guard in a nice Center console
TWRA in an older center console
Sheriff dept wilson or rutherford or both, not sure
Metro in a center console.


It was heart warming to know our taxes are supporting the boat industry.


 
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Re: coast guard rated hp
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2012, 09:51:56 PM »
Ditto what BD said.

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Re: coast guard rated hp
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2012, 11:31:01 PM »
Not if you have a 5hp cowling.   ;D
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Re: coast guard rated hp
« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2012, 07:01:12 AM »
Or a 5hp sticker.
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Re: coast guard rated hp
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2012, 09:30:48 AM »
Would an 8hp push the 13ft RH upstream against a moderate current?
Ok, let me rephrase that, what is the least hp you would install
on an 13ft RH, in order to move safely against the current?
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Re: coast guard rated hp
« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2012, 09:35:01 PM »
If you're talking an older 2 stroke 5HP, you'd be surprised by the power, a friend had one on a 15' Old Town Guide(a heavy canoe)that would get plumb scary at times with us both in it.

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Re: coast guard rated hp
« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2012, 07:41:56 AM »
Quote from: grumpy on August 03, 2012, 09:35:01 PM
If you're talking an older 2 stroke 5HP, you'd be surprised by the power, a friend had one on a 15' Old Town Guide(a heavy canoe)that would get plumb scary at times with us both in it.

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4 stroke.  8)
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Re: coast guard rated hp
« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2012, 07:16:25 AM »
Quote from: troutseeker on August 04, 2012, 07:41:56 AM
Quote from: grumpy on August 03, 2012, 09:35:01 PM
If you're talking an older 2 stroke 5HP, you'd be surprised by the power, a friend had one on a 15' Old Town Guide(a heavy canoe)that would get plumb scary at times with us both in it.

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4 stroke.  8)

i'd go with the bigger motor!
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Re: coast guard rated hp
« Reply #10 on: August 05, 2012, 06:15:26 PM »
Go with the 2 stroke 9.9, probably weighs less than 4 stroke 5 hp.  If you get checked and they say something about the motor being larger than the max hp just tell them you know Grumpy, and you will not get a ticket. 
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