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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1848 Tracker Grizzley ModV with pods
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<blockquote data-quote="benjineer" data-source="post: 238541" data-attributes="member: 3833"><p>If you look at the new boats out there, they always rate a tiller of the same size for less horsepower than a remote steer. Maybe it has to do with weight balance or control. Are the pods factory? If not, it may be ok. Check the laws. I read somewhere that modified boats don't have to meet what's on the plate in some places. 40 does seem low. My 1648 riveted mod v is also rated at 40.</p><p></p><p>Here's some good info from the coast guard site:</p><p>https://law.justia.com/cfr/title33/33-2.0.1.8.44.html</p><p>The table is garbage. View it here.</p><p>https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/recreation/boating/Documents/WatercraftCapacityFormula.pdf</p><p></p><p>Your boat with pods is longer than 18ft, so it may change the calculation.</p><p></p><p>I'm sure it will float ok. I'd do it with a 2-stroke. Don't know about a heavy 4-stroke. None of this would be an issue around here. I've never heard of anyone being checked for motor size. Boat reg and safety equipment, yes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benjineer, post: 238541, member: 3833"] If you look at the new boats out there, they always rate a tiller of the same size for less horsepower than a remote steer. Maybe it has to do with weight balance or control. Are the pods factory? If not, it may be ok. Check the laws. I read somewhere that modified boats don't have to meet what's on the plate in some places. 40 does seem low. My 1648 riveted mod v is also rated at 40. Here's some good info from the coast guard site: https://law.justia.com/cfr/title33/33-2.0.1.8.44.html The table is garbage. View it here. https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/recreation/boating/Documents/WatercraftCapacityFormula.pdf Your boat with pods is longer than 18ft, so it may change the calculation. I'm sure it will float ok. I'd do it with a 2-stroke. Don't know about a heavy 4-stroke. None of this would be an issue around here. I've never heard of anyone being checked for motor size. Boat reg and safety equipment, yes. [/QUOTE]
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