1969 EVINRUDE LARK 35 HP

[uss load]

Hello I would like to know if anyone can tell me how my 69 lark 35 hp outboard in great condition will power my boat ? She is a 16 foot loan star medallion allumnum hull .The boat came with this motor when I got it but the manual has a 90 hp rateing. I am haveing her all done up and the manual says the motor has fast excellarition and will be great for water sports etc.Boat weights w/motor 750 pounds my buddy says no way she will even plane up others say she will go 20 mph with 4 people and I have a great bet she should plane and go 20 w/2 people what can I expect thanks!

 

[braindead0]

Re: 1969 EVINRUDE LARK 35 HP

Well, here's for comparison.. My 15' fiberglass SeaStar is powered by a 25HP Johnson (1989), I have no problem planing with about 600# of gear (people, dog, fuel) on board. That's even considering that we're all in sitting in front of the center of the boat.. still planes up with no real problems.<br /><br />In fairly calm water, no headwind .. I can make about 19.6MPH.<br /><br />I don't think you'll be towing any water skiers, but tubing.. boarding should be fine.

 

[Lark40]

Re: 1969 EVINRUDE LARK 35 HP

If your buddy is a betting man, you can make a lot of money off him.<br /><br />You can plane a 750 lb boat with a lot less than 35 hp.

 

[braindead0]

Re: 1969 EVINRUDE LARK 35 HP

You can plane a 750 lb boat with a lot less than 35 hp

as long as it's not a displacement hull ;-)

 

[JB]

Re: 1969 EVINRUDE LARK 35 HP

Moving to General Outboard