Long Shaft To Short Shaft Outboard Conversion

July 4, 2024, 8:42 pm

Like most of us, I'm looking for something to get me off the ramp that doesn't weigh a ton and is not a lot of trouble. 9HP motor from a trusted friend. No problems at all but I fish pretty much wherever the critters hide so getting into some unknown areas with a long shaft might be an issue? 08-07-2015, 12:57 AM. That's the best i can explain what happens with our short shaft. Long shaft short shaft outboard advice please. Here is links to those jack plates that I have used: However, I have the chance to buy a long shaft 9. 9 long shaft on a Lund A12, will it be an adequate performer or a total disaster?

Short Shaft Outboard Vs Long Shaft Outboard Motor

The ski twin i have wieghs in at 140 pounds and the tohatsu that i bought weighs in at 173 pounds. The depth of your transom determines the length of shaft, 15" transom is a short shaft a 20" is a long shaft, if the boat has a 20 " transom your okay. Forum posts represent the experience, opinion, and view of individual users. 9 Johnson long shaft on my 26' sailboat. 5, or Tohatsu/Nissan/Mercury 3. Something like a Lund A12. Join Date: Mar 2009. Long shafts are mainly used on sailboats, I had a 9. Before you buy it, let the friend know you are going to trade or resell. What is reason for having a short shaft outboard on a boat rather than long shaft? Common as dirt on the west coast but very salty. Also i would like to rebuild the transom what is the best material to build the new transom out of. For the past few months I have been searching a variety of forums and outlets for a new toy come spring. That motor would turn you on a dime at any speed and hold the water.

Short Shaft Long Shaft Outboard Difference

I spent quite some time looking for a decent long shaft here as a kicker for my boat. Saved us a pile of money, because we brought our own gas and mix oil. Your circumstances or experience may be different. Do you intend to take your boat into shallow lakes or rivers? 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. If your transom depth is 15" - 16" you need a short shaft motor. You may have to adust it for the best planing position as well. Yes, Billy, Tohatsu also makes Nissans and most of the small Mercurys. I am also planning on adding a aluminum plate in the back for extra strength. I have a 15HP short shaft but need a 25HP. The difference between a long shat and a short. The new motor i have purchased (2019 tohatsu 30hp)can either be bought with a 15" or a 20" shaft.

Short Shaft Vs Long Shaft Outboard

If in shallow situations just tilt the motor up to a new setting. 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. No water pump to service, and for those in salt, no flushing to worry about. If you are only 3/4"-1" off, the extra drag created by your prop being deeper in the water will be minimal. The owner of the place did not have a problem with a dry rental boat. All times are GMT -6. Made in Alberta__ born n raised. Location: Southern Alberta. I enjoy the excitement of rushing across the swells so to have the motor sit high is a real benefit for me so I. try to leave the prop just deep enough to not blow bubbles and I am cruisin' happily.

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. Quote: Originally Posted by Unregistered user. Anytime I figure I've got this long range thing figured out, I just strap into the sling and irons and remind myself that I don't! Location: S. W. Alberta, in the country:-). For those of you looking for motor bags, you might want to check these guys out - I've ordered one but haven't received it yet. Yes, Lund does make 14' with the high transom that takes a long shaft. Thanks everyone for the advice.

Si vis pacem, para bellum. I searched here and on the Yahoo list and this question hadn't been addressed that I could find. Location: Ft. McMurray. I measured the leg on the evinrude and it appears to be around 18 inches.