1985 Lowe Sprite 15'

[ilinimud]

Yeah, i live in Crossville, IL which is Southeastern IL. Right on the IL/IN border off of I-64.

 

[Popeye]

I know right where that is. Just drove to our Corporate Offices in Evansville, In (Newburgh actually) and went 57-64-164. I'm just north of Chicago by about 40 miles on the lake front.

 

[ilinimud]

Wow, thats a long trip. Evansville is a nice town. They need a Cabelas, or Bass Pro, all they have is a Gander Mtn.

 

[ilinimud]

Ok everyone i have a stupid question about my boat. My uncle is wanting to buy my 6 horse motor, and i am wanting a 25 hp. A guy i work with used to work on boats and motors and has found a guy with a 35 hp motor he is pretty much wanting to give away for 150 bucks. He hasnt went to look at it yet, but i told him no because my Lowe is rated for a 25 horse motor.

Stupid question time: What would be the consequences of putting the bigger motor on it. Is it just a weight problem? Have any of you ever put a motor bigger than what it is rated for on your boat? Just wondering because if it runs good and the guy just wants to get it out of the way, it sounds too good to pass up. But i dont want to sink or something.

Also, is it illegal to have a bigger motor on it? If they stop me on the water will they check the tag on my boat against my motor size?

By the way, i have posted pics of my boat a page back. Maybe that will help......

 

[ilinimud]

Well i answered one question for myself.

It is illegal:
Overloading or Overpowering (625 ILCS 45/5-4 and 45/5-6) is operating a vessel that has been loaded beyond the recommended carrying capacity or powered beyond the horsepower limits shown on the capacity plate installed by the vessel manufacturer.

Stupid Illinois ](*,)

 

[Jim]

Well i answered one question for myself.

It is illegal:
Overloading or Overpowering (625 ILCS 45/5-4 and 45/5-6) is operating a vessel that has been loaded beyond the recommended carrying capacity or powered beyond the horsepower limits shown on the capacity plate installed by the vessel manufacturer.

Stupid Illinois ](*,)

People have done it, But I would stick to the max recommended myself. Even though the deal is for a bigger motor....Always happens that way.

 

[bAcKpAiN]

Buy the bigger motor, tune it up, sell it on ebay for more $$, get a good 25hp.

 

[ilinimud]

I would definately do that if i had ever worked out outboard, but i have never touched one other than to start it. I guess it would give me a chance to learn though.

 

[ben2go]

If you're ever get ramp checked they could ban you from the lake and/or fine you.If you're caught on the lake the penalties are the same.Wardens are usually keen to motor sizes and if it looks big they'll check you out.I agree with the idea of buy,fix, and resale.Then search for a 25HP.