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<blockquote data-quote="mbullen" data-source="post: 512844" data-attributes="member: 24594"><p>The 'HP Capacity' is based on the boat's construction and the transom's ability to absorb torque and force. </p><p>The factory engineers make that call.</p><p>Anything in the neighborhood of the max rating is going to be comparable (unless your insurance company objects).</p><p></p><p>The weight of a motor falls under 'Weight Capacity' and is part of the total weight including motor, fuel, people, and gear.</p><p>This is a formula based on displacement. </p><p>The balance of is up to you. </p><p>Relocating gear and passengers for better planing is trial and error.</p><p>If you choose a heavier motor -and since the motor can't be relocated- you'll have less to work with up front.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mbullen, post: 512844, member: 24594"] The 'HP Capacity' is based on the boat's construction and the transom's ability to absorb torque and force. The factory engineers make that call. Anything in the neighborhood of the max rating is going to be comparable (unless your insurance company objects). The weight of a motor falls under 'Weight Capacity' and is part of the total weight including motor, fuel, people, and gear. This is a formula based on displacement. The balance of is up to you. Relocating gear and passengers for better planing is trial and error. If you choose a heavier motor -and since the motor can't be relocated- you'll have less to work with up front. [/QUOTE]
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