Boat purchase

[Robbo80]

Gday all, looking for some advice. Looking at purchasing a boat that has 200hp on the back but by hull manufacturers specs it’s only rated to 175. What’s the go with dealer selling an overpowered boat? Insurance problems etc? Thanks in advance

[smile0784]

Which boats are.you looking at for a.motor that need a 200hp?

Has it got something to weight on the transom and for distribution of weight over the boat

[Yota]

Depending on how old the boat is, it should have a builders plate (like smile0784 says )
The builders plate on my boat is mounted on the helm and it outlines max HP, number of people or weight and max weight including the engine/outboard.
As you are rightly concerned I'd be calling the boat builder and confirming your concerns.

[frozenpod]

More details are required but build plates can be wrong and they often are rated in KW not Hp.