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Merc 80 Jet Enough for my 1860??
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<blockquote data-quote="dhoganjr" data-source="post: 468849" data-attributes="member: 12925"><p>Most dealers won't install higher than the coast guard plate ratings due to liability as already mentioned. Most insurance companies won't insure it either.</p><p></p><p>I have read where people have had the transom reinforced and built up, then took the measurements and did the math to figure out the new hp ratings with the coast guard formula. I think you then get it inspected and send off for a new coast guard rating plate. If you really like the boat and want to stick with it, that is one route.</p><p></p><p>I know Alweld JC jet boats have a 150hp rating on the 1856 and 1860. I bought mine in 2002 and had it built as a commercial hull so there are no ratings. I had it built for a 250, but went with a 115 at the time due to $ and then upgraded later. They changed the regulations a few years ago and you have to get at least a 2060 now to get the commercial rating, but the 2060 JC already has a 250 hp rating.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dhoganjr, post: 468849, member: 12925"] Most dealers won't install higher than the coast guard plate ratings due to liability as already mentioned. Most insurance companies won't insure it either. I have read where people have had the transom reinforced and built up, then took the measurements and did the math to figure out the new hp ratings with the coast guard formula. I think you then get it inspected and send off for a new coast guard rating plate. If you really like the boat and want to stick with it, that is one route. I know Alweld JC jet boats have a 150hp rating on the 1856 and 1860. I bought mine in 2002 and had it built as a commercial hull so there are no ratings. I had it built for a 250, but went with a 115 at the time due to $ and then upgraded later. They changed the regulations a few years ago and you have to get at least a 2060 now to get the commercial rating, but the 2060 JC already has a 250 hp rating. [/QUOTE]
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