Boat Plate

[antonywardle]

Hi All

I was looking on my boat boat to see what the recommendation for the largest outboard I can put on.

I found a plate in the transom well, but it was too hard to read, so I coloured it in with a texter and

took a photo. When I zoom in I can read some numbers but not sure what they are.

Looks a bit like:

24 143 V 1 7 3

6 8

1 4 0

Anyone know what they might mean? I was thinking that 140 might be horsepower. The boat, according

to the rego papers in a 1978 model and lists it as a Brooker. The stickers on the boat say it is an International

Caribean Safari, a touch under 5 metres long. The reason for wanting to know the max HP isn't so I can put

on a the largest, its to give me an idea about what I can put on if I find a reasonable 2nd hand one.

Maybe a V shaped Hull 17.3 feet long and 6 foot 8 wide?

thanks

[a boat]

Hi, post a picture will help. It cold be a Brooker-not many made and they were called V170. If is a runabout it could be a Safari but back in the day Glastron also made a model called V173.

The most critical thing from all of this, from an insurance point of view is the max HP is 140HP.

Cheers,

Huey.

[antonywardle]

So what do you think it is?

thanks!

[a boat]

Not sure if you are asking me again but as I mentioned in the PM, it looks most like a Safari from that photo.

Cheers,

Huey.

[DTROJAN]

+1 Caribbean safari. 140 is the maximum horsepower. I have owned one and have 2 friends who have one each. I fish out them regularly. 1 friend has a 90 hp 4 stoke Honda which is a little bit heavy for the boat so it sits a little low in the water but it doesn't affect the ride of he boat and the power is adequate. Has a top speed of 30knts

The other has a 90hp etec that is much lighter and is perfect for that hull. Has a top speed of 32knts. I would recommend 90-115hp.

Edited April 7, 2014 by DTROJAN

[antonywardle]

Thanks for that.

I have a chance at a 120HP Evinrude 1994 looper motor

how will that ride do you think? Its about the only engine that I can find

that is at a reasonable price.

@heuy

sorry I forgot i pm'd you the pictures

Edited April 7, 2014 by antonywardle

[DTROJAN]

Hey mate,

That should be fine. My mates Honda 90 is 197kg. That looper is probably around 165kg I would say. Just find out the weight of the motor you've got your eye on and if its around my estimate it should be fine.

[antonywardle]

thanks for that.

according to the manual its around 165kilos, or 30 kilos heavier than the engine thats on there

which has been broken since i got it.

V4 1632 cc platform, 85/88/90/100/115 HP

20 inch shaft, elec. start, trim/tilt -- 301 lbs

V4 2000 cc (loop charge) platform, 120/130/140 HP

20 inch shaft, elect. start, trim/tilt -- 365 lbs

Edited April 7, 2014 by antonywardle

[DTROJAN]

165KG should be fine. I think you will be happy with the safari with a 120hp on it. I owned mine for years and sold it to a mate who fished with me regularly. He refused to let such a good boat go to someone else.

My other mate had a new quintrex but after going in the safari on a choppy day in botany bay, sold the quintrex and also bought a safari. They are a soft riding hull in the chop and handle it outside very well. One of the best boats I've owned.