Max hp on a 12' Clark punt

[southernson]

Hey all
Got a 12foot clark punt bout 18-19years old (85/86model). Was wondering if anybody knows the maximum hp for them. Its has no spec plate on it and currently runs a 8hp johno.
Cheers

[2iar]

Hi,

Don't know if it's of any help, but I've got a 3.4m Clark Cutter. It's rated to 10hp, but doesn't say what the max weight of the motor could be.

Hope it's of some use.

Mike

[southernson]

oh righto then
thanks mate
ill try n sort somethin out
cheers
matt

[jimbo59]

25HP its the older stronger model it should handle that if its still in good nik.

[logan_whiting]

yep the 25 would go good on it

[southernson]

really!!! Thought it would have been around the 15hp mark. That would fly. Goes pretty good with n 8hp on it.
So a 15hpjohno or an 18tohatsu would be spot on.
Cheers

[The_Walrus]

I tend to agree with 15hp. From memory, ten to fifteen was the normal range for a 12 foot punt.

SeaJay build their boats pretty strong and they rate their 3.7 metre punt as 10/15 hp with max engine weight of 47Kg.

You can always contact the manufacturer.

Luc

[southernson]

righto then thanks mate.
Yeah 25 horse sounds a bit much,
cheers
Matt