Weight difference

[yowiie]

"I forgot to ask, what would t

"I forgot to ask, what would the weight difference be from a 30hp Johnson to a 55hp Johnson of as similar year."

 

[cehmass]

"dont know off the top of my h

"dont know off the top of my head ,but will your boat take it."

 

[yowiie]

Thats what I would like to kno

Thats what I would like to know

 

[jwbmarine]

"first step.....look at USCG r

"first step.....look at USCG rating onplate somewhere attached to boat...second,if rating is ok...a good ck of transom soundness...there is a considerable weight diff..."

 

[galamb]

"Yes, in general the weight di

"Yes, in general the weight difference would be 90-100 pounds on average.

Even if the boat was rated for the higher horsepower and the transom was sound enough for the extra weight, the boat would handle entirely differently and would most probably require a rebalance/shifting of other equipment on board..."