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lizbeth
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what is the max hp you can put on a 16' boat ? it says 50hp on the boat but i was wondering ...if you could put up to a 70hp ?
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The extra weight and torque may give you transom issues you wouldn't like
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What Capt. Ron Said. Even if you self insure, if you have a bo-bo and some one or thing gets mangled the tiral lawers will get ya. :smt009
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