Upgraded to same kind of boat but max horse power rating has changed

[Hartly]

Hey guys. I need some advise please. I sold my 2016 Crestliner Vision WT powered with an Evinrude 60 HP. The max power rating for that boat was 60 HP. I have upgraded to a 2020 Crestliner Vision WT with many more options. Crestliner has changed the max power rating to 75 HP. My dealer is saying to me , that the price point wouldn't be worth putting a 75 HP Etec on the boat. He figures I would be way better of with an 90 HP Etec. I am trading in a 2018 Etec 60 HO on the new motor with 3.5 hours.
Guys whats your thought on this.

[Hot Runr Guy]

First off, you're talking about the 1600, right? If the hull is now rated to 75hp, how is your dealer recommending over-powering with a 90, unless you are in Canada?

HRG

[Pooch]

how is your dealer recommending over-powering with a 90

That is what I was thinking...

Pooch

[Hartly]

Originally Posted by Hot Runr Guy

First off, you're talking about the 1600, right? If the hull is now rated to 75hp, how is your dealer recommending over-powering with a 90, unless you are in Canada?

HRG

Yes it is a Vision 1600 WT . And yes I"m in Canada . What does being in Canada have anything to do with it ?

[REW]

Hartly,
It is my understanding that the Canadian enforcement officers do not worry about the size of the motor on a particular hull.

But, double check your local area to see if that is the case where you live and use your boat.

Take care

p.s.
However, when I read the contents of this link:

https://www.boaterexam.com/canada/ed...ations-en.aspx

It would seem that the Canadian officials can and do check for motor hp on a particular rated boat hull.

[Hartly]

Originally Posted by REW

Hartly,
It is my understanding that the Canadian enforcement officers do not worry about the size of the motor on a particular hull.

But, double check your local area to see if that is the case where you live and use your boat.

Take care

p.s.
However, when I read the contents of this link:

https://www.boaterexam.com/canada/ed...ations-en.aspx

It would seem that the Canadian officials can and do check for motor hp on a particular rated boat hull.

Thank you Rew. My big concern is Safety first , Warranty secondly and insurance thirdly. From the research I have been doing , the performance difference between a Etec 60HO and a Etec 75HP are minimal . And you are correct. In the 30 years I have been fishing not once did a Fish and wildlife officer ever compare the motor to the horse power plate on the boat. I wonder if there is a way to get more power out of the Etec 60HO. It is a de-tuned 90HP motor.

[EvanO]

Were you happy with the 60 horse?

[Hartly]

Originally Posted by EvanO

Were you happy with the 60 horse?

It wasn't too bad. WOT was 34 miles an hour. She ran like a dream.

[grizzley]

I would check with your boat commission first. They may overlook a boat with a motor on it that's over the rated capacity, and then again they may not!
I went through something similar with the PA fish and boat commission, the boat is rated for 40hp and I asked about putting a 60/40 jet on it, they said that they go by the power head hp and although I probably would not have a problem "it would be up to the discretion of the officer".
I didn't like that answer, so to be safe I put a 40/30 jet on it.

[x4flatfish]

I would be very concerned with insurance and warranty. Can the dealer guarantee that the boat warranty will be valid? First call would be my insurance agent. I doubt you could get that combination insured...