Kmorris
Member
Hello all, new here and have a question about repowering my V/Utility hull. The boat is a Starcraft SL 14 of unknown age(older, but in good shape).
My question is the hull is rated to 15 hp, and I am considering purchasing a new 20 hp suzuki for it. Other than safety/insurance considerations, what should I be aware of when considering this? I'm mostly concerned about possibly damaging the transom/ hull thru excessive torque/ stress. I'm not terribly concerned about the safety issues of excessive speed as that is mostly a matter of personal prudence (can't run WOT when its sloppy on the lake). does anyone have personal experience doing this?
Thanks,
Ken
My question is the hull is rated to 15 hp, and I am considering purchasing a new 20 hp suzuki for it. Other than safety/insurance considerations, what should I be aware of when considering this? I'm mostly concerned about possibly damaging the transom/ hull thru excessive torque/ stress. I'm not terribly concerned about the safety issues of excessive speed as that is mostly a matter of personal prudence (can't run WOT when its sloppy on the lake). does anyone have personal experience doing this?
Thanks,
Ken