Don't let its compact size fool you, the Glide is a power house of performance. Be aware of the federal regulations for your boat’s engine power (horsepower) and gross load capacity (maximum weight). by BobG » Mon Mar 25, 2013 11:35 am, #6 Sealant, & Caulking, Marine Engine Tops, Bimini Top 2) In some states a title is not required for outboard motors under 10 hp. Please note that regardless of size and horsepower, any boat slows down when fully loaded. :rolleyes: The engine wasn't putting that much hp out at 100+. So the adjusted thrust horsepower formula goes as follows: Horsepower (hp) = current draw (amps) x voltage x efficiency x power factor/764 Boat Repair, Boat Paint & Plumbing, Fresh Water Boat Sockets, Marine Electrical Accessories, Marine DC Power Plugs Maximum Horsepower Calculation: Boat length x boat width = boat square footage First, find out the square footage of your boat by multiplying its length by the width of the transom. But it’s also a safe wager that to you that rating is just a number that’s meaningless unless you can compare it to another engine’s rating. horsepower For all other tiller-steer boats: (W x L X 0.8) – 25 = max. Then you should make a guess as to the efficiency of the motor and there are always other power factors to affect the conversion rate. Post My 12' Sears Gamefisher says 15hp is the max? Speed Gain: 10+ mph. Please note that regardless of size and horsepower, any boat slows down when fully loaded. With the third toon, that went up to 200 HP. Hardware, Boat Seat Ropes, Boat A 150 horsepower outboard can be deployed on a wide variety of boats, to the G2 can be controlled via a mechanical steering cable, external hydraulic, integrated power steering and even a tiller. Transom We have heard from owners with high horsepower toons (i.e 250hp+) that “the boat doesn’t go full speed with my full crew,” so we have learned to remind all buyers that pontoons will slow down with greater crew on board, much like any boat. Boat, Boat Buyers Boats, Propeller Parts & Covers, Boat Wiring & Dock, Cabin and Moderators: Redneck_Randy, badmoonrising, lakerunner, #1 … & Dock, Anchor Chains & 5 . the transom on there now is rated for up to 200hp but I have no idea if that means anything legally. Deals, Dealer My 24' with 23" tunes was originally tagged at 130 HP, if I recall correctly. Another cool thing is looking at the same manufacturers engine on the same boat but in a different horsepower; to see if it’s worth it getting a 175 over a 150 for example. & Live Bait Biminis, Paint and Bilge Pumps, Shop 43-45 . PFDs, Roof Racks, Carriers, Protection, Ladders, Steps, & His Sears shouldn't be a Jon boat either since it has a some V to it. Thanks to all for the in-put. Communication, Auto Pilot Shelters, Boat Use this Boat Horsepower Calculator to estimate the power required to efficiently move your skiff. See the article “Do You Really Need That Much Power? Boat Gel Coat - Spectrum Color, Pumps and Outboards, Shop Cushions, Lexington Boat, Sell A Harware, Marine Nuts, Bolts, & the boat never had a label on it but it came with a 70hp, now it has a 115hp. It would be nice to someday repower based on a "deal" between 200 and say 250 instead of just specifically a 200hp. ↳   General Pontoon & Deckboat Discussion, pontoon boat seats, furniture and accessories, http://wikiform.org/legal-forms/bill-of ... -form.html, http://garzonstudio.com/boat/capacity-decal.html. Protection, Dock Storage & Oars, Wakeboard, Wakesurf & Covers, Boat Shrink Wrap Lights, Boat Trailer Riptide Terrova 80 Trolling Motor w/i-Pilot & Bluetooth, Inflatable