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<blockquote data-quote="Whidbeyboater" data-source="post: 512878" data-attributes="member: 35394"><p>Thanks for the info. I didn’t know they switched to the rating at the prop vs the power head. That gives me more confidence that a newer 50 or even a 40 would works okay on this boat. </p><p></p><p>How much of the engine hp rating on a hull has to do with weight vs the power? I figure if it was weight they would put an engine weight limit since there are a lot of different engines and engine weights to consider. I always assumed it had more to do with the strength of the transom and ability to hold up to the torque the engine is putting on it. It’s probably a combination of both factors.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Whidbeyboater, post: 512878, member: 35394"] Thanks for the info. I didn’t know they switched to the rating at the prop vs the power head. That gives me more confidence that a newer 50 or even a 40 would works okay on this boat. How much of the engine hp rating on a hull has to do with weight vs the power? I figure if it was weight they would put an engine weight limit since there are a lot of different engines and engine weights to consider. I always assumed it had more to do with the strength of the transom and ability to hold up to the torque the engine is putting on it. It’s probably a combination of both factors. [/QUOTE]
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