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eli1exw posted 03-19-2014 10:58 AM ET (US)
Hello! Any comments on the maximum transom weight for a 1971 Boston Whaler NAUSET? Or the maximum horsepower? The current set up includes a fiberglass center console and small leaning post--very light. Battery is mounting in the rear corner. Boat's been trailered all its life, and hull is sound and in good shape. What are the limits I should consider? Thanks.
jimh posted 03-19-2014 01:18 PM ET (US)
[Moved to PERFORMANCE.]
The maximum horsepower is given by Boston Whaler as 100-HP. See the specifications in the REFERENCE section:

http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/specifications.html
For a 1971 NAUSET also see:
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/16-17/
As far as I know, Boston Whaler never published a specification for maximum transom weight. There was a rather informed discussion on the topic of imputed engine weights for boats like this. See

Maximum Engine Weight
http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum4/HTML/002449.html
The above discussion reaches some conclusions based on various methods of calculation. Feel free to ignore all of that in favor of other advice that is more to your liking.
eli1exw posted 03-19-2014 03:04 PM ET (US)
Thank you! Very good information!!
Teak Oil posted 03-19-2014 08:48 PM ET (US)
On my Montauk I had a 300-lb 90-HP Evinrude and a 45-lb kicker with no [problems]. I would not put much more than that on there, though. She is over 40-years old.

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Author	Topic: NAUSET Transom Weight Limit
eli1exw	posted 03-19-2014 10:58 AM ET (US) Hello! Any comments on the maximum transom weight for a 1971 Boston Whaler NAUSET? Or the maximum horsepower? The current set up includes a fiberglass center console and small leaning post--very light. Battery is mounting in the rear corner. Boat's been trailered all its life, and hull is sound and in good shape. What are the limits I should consider? Thanks.
jimh	posted 03-19-2014 01:18 PM ET (US) [Moved to PERFORMANCE.] The maximum horsepower is given by Boston Whaler as 100-HP. See the specifications in the REFERENCE section: http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/specifications.html For a 1971 NAUSET also see: http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/16-17/ As far as I know, Boston Whaler never published a specification for maximum transom weight. There was a rather informed discussion on the topic of imputed engine weights for boats like this. See Maximum Engine Weight http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum4/HTML/002449.html The above discussion reaches some conclusions based on various methods of calculation. Feel free to ignore all of that in favor of other advice that is more to your liking.
eli1exw	posted 03-19-2014 03:04 PM ET (US) Thank you! Very good information!!
Teak Oil	posted 03-19-2014 08:48 PM ET (US) On my Montauk I had a 300-lb 90-HP Evinrude and a 45-lb kicker with no [problems]. I would not put much more than that on there, though. She is over 40-years old.