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  • June 25, 2023 at 9:32 am #277354
    steveh
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      Hi Gentlemen,

      I found an Arkansas Traveler UT-14 in a scrap heap.  On the rating plate it says the maximum HP for the boat is 17.2 HP.  Was a 17.2HP motor ever made?  Any thoughts on the seemingly unusual rating?

      Thanks,

      Steve.

      June 25, 2023 at 11:57 pm #277415
      Mumbles
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        I’ve never hear of a motor with that horsepower rating.  Throw an 18 or 20  on and you’ll do just fine!

        June 26, 2023 at 9:27 am #277422
        Buccaneer
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          US Member

          The boating industry must have a magic formula to rate the maximum
          horse power for each boat design, based on length, width, depth,
          materials used, engineer design, and wishful thinking!

           

          Prepare to be boarded!

          June 26, 2023 at 9:55 am #277423
          crosbyman
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            Canada Member

            Years ago….when I had my Crosby  boat rated by the DOT they needed about 10 meaurements, boat type  etc… and  came up with a  HP number .  just slap a 15hp on it  so insurance companies will no excuse not to pay up in case of a mishap.

             

             

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            June 26, 2023 at 10:10 am #277425
            Tubs
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              Tubs              .

              A "Boathouse Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

              June 26, 2023 at 10:14 am #277426
              crosbyman
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                🙂  nice !

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                June 26, 2023 at 11:02 am #277429
                seakaye12
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                  The Fiberglassics library has a pretty good sampling of spec sheets for Arkansas Traveler boats.  I looked at a few and did not see the 17.2 listing.    Seems like they varied between 16 and 18 on your model.  Curious as to how/why your boat got marked the way it was.

                  https://www.fiberglassics.com/library/index.php?title=Arkansas_traveler

                  June 27, 2023 at 12:57 pm #277491
                  steveh
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                    I think this is a very early boat.  At least we haven’t found a lower serial #.  Also, I found (and purchased) a brochure on the boat that does list the 17.2 HP max.

                    I also had never heard of a 17.2 HP motor.  However, we did come across a Kingfisher Captain Lowline outboard rated at 17.2 HP.  But other than a mention of it, I can find nothing on the brand or when it was made.

                    It is a bit of a mystery…

                    Steve.

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