Perhaps because the boat weighs nearly as much as I do there isn't much slowing me down. Many people say that your top end speed will suffer when using a short shaft motor but I inclined not to agree. Your circumstances or experience may be different. Loading... - Similar Threads. I put a jack plate on the boat and it worked like a dam. I've tried using 20" inch shaft motors - a 40HP I had laying around from a few summers ago and I found that even by raising it a little with a jack plate I still encounter some rough turning at higher speeds plus the drag from all the extra prop being down makes the ride too choppy for my tastes. Thanks for any input. What is reason for having a short shaft outboard on a boat rather than long shaft? All times are GMT -6. Long shaft short shaft outboard advice please. Saved us a pile of money, because we brought our own gas and mix oil. I agree with letting your friend know that you will try it and possibly change later if not satisfied. I'm assuming two stroke but a four stroke applies as well. 5 for a few years with no problem.
Short Shaft Outboard Vs Long Shaft Outboard
The only difference is the decal on the cowl. Location: On the border in Lloydminster. Also though, I suspect that the U20 outboard bracket would be a limiting factor to adding too much power. Its not often stumbles upon a boat with a low transom that is designed for an 15" inch shaft on the motor, let alone one that can be deflated and packed away when I am done. That's the best i can explain what happens with our short shaft. I am also planning on adding a aluminum plate in the back for extra strength. A little loss of performance is okay but it may be more than that.
They're even making some of the not-so-small Mercs now, I see that the new "Mercury" 30 is actually a Tohatsu product. Join Date: Dec 2013. 9HP motor from a trusted friend. Raising long shaft outboard motor for inflatable boats designed for short shaft engines. You may not post attachments. We replaced it with a Evinrude 9. Lee, I have seen what you are suggesting done in the past, however, keep in mind that you will also be raising the point where the clamps attach to the transom and increasing the leverage exerted be the motor. I guess one solution is to buy an aluminum boat suited to a long shaft...
What's Better Long Shaft Or Short Shaft Outboard
If the prop is fully immersed you should be good on water intake as well. Join Date: Jun 2015. Si vis pacem, para bellum. No water pump to service, and for those in salt, no flushing to worry about. I don't believe it would be a total disaster and it would certainly be easy to sell as older two strokes are hard to come by. Friends frequently give better deal to friends and might be a little miffed if you buy just to trade it off. Thank you for the comments. 9 short shaft and it is horrible on how little you have to turn at a higher speed and its like it loses its hold in the water, the motor revs up and your off the gas until the prop grabs again. Now I am able to be well past the markers before the wife even notices that I am gone! It's also hard to refill that battery from a jug!
They have stock of both so when i go to pick it up next week i can swap to a short shaft if needed. Please suggest whether a long shaft would be suitable, or would I be inviting trouble. Have a Honda 4stroke on it. If your transom depth is 15" - 16" you need a short shaft motor. Here is links to those jack plates that I have used: Yes, Billy, Tohatsu also makes Nissans and most of the small Mercurys.
Outboard Short Shaft Length
I searched here and on the Yahoo list and this question hadn't been addressed that I could find. The long shaft was just in case the boat had the transom for a long shaft. I am seeing a lot of long shaft 25HP motors. You may have to adust it for the best planing position as well.
I bought the long shaft to be used when we went to our favorite Northern Sask lake. You may not post new threads. Made in Alberta__ born n raised. To move my 15ft jon boat. Try it and see and change later if it doesn't pan out. Before you buy it, let the friend know you are going to trade or resell.
Short Shaft Long Shaft Outboard Difference
Only accurate guns are interesting. Location: S. W. Alberta, in the country:-). I ran a long shaft on a Peterborough 12. Yes, Lund does make 14' with the high transom that takes a long shaft. You may not post replies. The new motor i have purchased (2019 tohatsu 30hp)can either be bought with a 15" or a 20" shaft. Forum posts represent the experience, opinion, and view of individual users. I think a Lund 14foot may fit. Long shafts are mainly used on sailboats, I had a 9. Very capable little boat. Thank you for the helpful responses gents. Thanks everyone for the advice.
The difference between a long shat and a short. 5 hp long shaft on dads old sears 12 ft alum car topper. However, I have the chance to buy a long shaft 9.