Yamaha F150B Service Manual

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3-1RIGGING Rigging informationOutboard motor installation• Overpowering a boat could cause severe instability. Do not install an outboard motor withmore horsepower than the maximum rating on the capacity plate of the boat. If the boatdoes not have a capacity plate, consult the boat manufacturer.• Improper mounting of the outboard motor could result in hazardous conditions such aspoor handling, loss of control, or fire hazards. Consult your dealer or a Yamaha trained per-son experienced in proper rigging should mount the motor.Too much weight on the transom can change the boat’s center of gravity, buoyancy, operat-ing balance, or performance which could cause loss of control or swamping. Consult theboat manufacturer for the maximum engine weight allowable on the transom, which is differ-ent from the overall boat capacity. Overloading the transom with a motor that is too heavycould also damage the hull, the transom, the deck, or the helm area, as well as the motor andother equipment.Consult the manufacturer of engine jack plates or brackets before mounting. Excessiveloads could damage the plates or brackets, the boat’s transom, steering system, or theengine. This could cause loss of control.