Boat max HP re rating : Boats & Motors

lar2784 · Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 2:02 pm Post subject: Boat max HP re rating

I remember seeing a post on here about getting a boats max HP rating re rated, i cant seeem to find it. If anyone has any info on this or can direct me to this post that would be great.

smed · Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:07 pm Post subject: Re: Boat max HP re rating

Try "Want more horsepower on your hull......legally?" in the search. Don't know how to copy & paste the link with an Apple. Are you in Darwin lar2784?
I was advised by one of the local dealers that there is a boat builder here that would reconstruct & re-certify hulls here.

Rhet · Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:59 pm Post subject: Re: Boat max HP re rating

There is a guy based on the Gold Coast called Nick Lockyer who did mine from 70hp to 90hp. (in Brisbane)

Here is his website http://www.kpsmaritime.com.au/

Give him a call or email, very helpful guy, and from talking to him he seems happy to travel to do them. There might be the possibility to get a few done on the same trip if you ask around.

Cost about $380 from memory including supplying a new compliance plate.

Cheers, Rhet

George · Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 6:50 pm Post subject: Re: Boat max HP re rating

I can do it for you, were you the guy that called up about it the other day?

There are a couple of factors that you have to consider,1. how old is the hull? an old hull is more suseptable to problems. 2. There is a reason manufactures de-rate their hulls, is there enough structure to handle the extra weight and torsional vibrations? 3. goes on from two, dose it require strengthening to accomplish the desired motor size?

I personaly do not up-rate hulls without seeing them, and would you want someone to blindly up-rate your hull? By re-rating it the person signing off on it is taking on liability, hence why not many people are willing to do it.

Cheers

lar2784 · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:25 pm Post subject: Re: Boat max HP re rating

Thanks for your help guys.George i didnt call up about it. However i was the fella that came in last week with the grey stessl barra boss to get the seat post welded in just before nationals.

grumpy · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:40 pm Post subject: Re: Boat max HP re rating

Hi lar2784 George sounds like he can help you out I got mine done by Nick Lockyer because I didn't know George did it.

I did a heap of photos for Nick and he gave me another 20 hp + 40kg extra weight for the motor, but I lost the amount of pasenger and gear I could carry. Was well worth the effort.

Cheers

Angry · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:12 pm Post subject: Re: Boat max HP re rating

g'day grumpy,

Still going OK with the Suzuki ???, hows things ??

Al

lar2784 · Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 10:29 am Post subject: Re: Boat max HP re rating

Thanks I will take my boat around to George one day and see what he says.

grumpy · Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 1:06 pm Post subject: Re: Boat max HP re rating

Angry wrote:

g'day grumpy,

Still going OK with the Suzuki ???, hows things ??

Al

Hi Angry goes like a beauty I just need to get the diagnostic gear still looking.

aaron · Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 12:49 pm Post subject: Re: Boat max HP re rating

George,

I am also looking at getting my hull re-rated.

I have a 5m black arrow with a 60hp and looking to go to around 100hp.

Is it best to call and make an appointment and bring the boat in for you to have a look?

Aaron

George · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:42 pm Post subject: Re: Boat max HP re rating

Hi Aaron
Sorry for the late reply, been away with a big job so have been a bit scarce. Yea bring it around and I'll have a look at it for you, it may pay to call first as I'm trying to catch up on some overdue fishing therapy.

Cheers

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