Hi All,
I'm after some advice here
I've got a small (11 foot) Clark Cutter, the plate says it's rated to 10hp. Everyone, dealers/mates etc, reckon I'm fine to go 15hp. I'd be interetested in this because I reckon a modern 15 weighs less than my 1990 Yamaha 9.9hp, therefore I'd get more power with a lighter back end.
However, no one I've spoken to can advise how to have the plate upgraded to rate for more than what it currently says (other than using an engraving tool myself) - I don't want to invalidate any insurance or prevent me being able to re-sell the rig later on.
Is there somewhere I can get it officially tested and if necessary strengthened, and the plate updated?
Thanks for any advice,
Mike