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Motor Installation
The maximum rated horsepower for Duras Inflatable Boats is as follows:
MODEL MAX (hp)
DX126 20 hp
DX138 35 hp
If you install a motor larger than the maximum rated horsepower for your boat,
you could have control problems and risk serious injury. Never exceed the
maximum rated horsepower.
Read the instruction manual supplied by the outboard motor manufacturer.
Outboard motor specifications vary and some require special installation
procedures. Below is a general outline:
• Set the motor in the full upright tilt position.
• Place the motor in the center of the transom.
• Screw the mounting brackets securely to the transom.
Capacities
The maximum capacities for Duras Inflatable Boats are as follows:
MODEL
MAX. CAPACITY
DX86
950 lbs/430 kgs
or 3 persons
DX96
1050 lbs/475 kgs
or 4 persons
DX104
1190 lbs/540 kgs
or 4 persons
DX126
1650 lbs/750 kgs
or 6 persons
DX138
1870 lbs/850 kgs
or 8 persons
If you exceed the maximum capacities for your boat, you could have control
problems, capsize or swamp and risk serious injury. Never exceed the
maximum capacity.