The determining factor for using a short shaft vs. a long shaft is the depth or your transom. Quote: Originally Posted by Unregistered user. And I guess it is good advice to buy the boat before deciding long or short. 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. 08-07-2015, 12:57 AM. Golden years my a**, more like rusty years. The ski twin i have wieghs in at 140 pounds and the tohatsu that i bought weighs in at 173 pounds. However, I have the chance to buy a long shaft 9. I am thinking about adding the extension and longer drive shaft. If someone gave me a long shaft outboard, I might try mounting it on a jacking plate, but If I was buying the outboard, I would buy a short shaft outboard, rather than deal with the possible side effects of mounting a long shaft outboard on a short transom. That motor would turn you on a dime at any speed and hold the water.
Those are the lightest weight motors in each of those power ranges. I suspect if you ony had one motor and sometimes had to run in a pretty good chop that a long shaft would be better. Location: Southern Alberta. Would it be better to keep the 20 inch shaft and build up the transom a couple inches so it sits a bit higher in case the boat dips a bit or get the short shaft? Now I am able to be well past the markers before the wife even notices that I am gone! Try it and see and change later if it doesn't pan out. Raising long shaft outboard motor for inflatable boats designed for short shaft engines. Join Date: Dec 2013. They're even making some of the not-so-small Mercs now, I see that the new "Mercury" 30 is actually a Tohatsu product. I put a jack plate on the boat and it worked like a dam. Only accurate guns are interesting. 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! Friends frequently give better deal to friends and might be a little miffed if you buy just to trade it off. You may not edit your posts.
Here is links to those jack plates that I have used: It will be nice to have this thread here for some other noob to search for in the future. For the past few months I have been searching a variety of forums and outlets for a new toy come spring. 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. 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.
All times are GMT -6. If the prop is fully immersed you should be good on water intake as well. The new motor i have purchased (2019 tohatsu 30hp)can either be bought with a 15" or a 20" shaft. The time now is 05:23 AM. 5 for a few years with no problem. To move my 15ft jon boat. If one was in a situation where one really had to motor a lot, against wind and/or tide, something more powerful would probably be in order, Suzuki 2. Also though, I suspect that the U20 outboard bracket would be a limiting factor to adding too much power. 9 long shaft on a Lund A12, will it be an adequate performer or a total disaster? If it is closer to 20" it requires a long shaft motor. Thanks everyone for the advice. Got a buddy who has the long shaft version and there is a significant length difference but if your careful there should be know issues hitting things, heck even with a short shaft I have whacked a few unknowns below... Be careful when you follow the masses, sometimes the "M" is silent... 08-02-2015, 09:07 AM. Many people say that your top end speed will suffer when using a short shaft motor but I inclined not to agree.
5 hp long shaft on dads old sears 12 ft alum car topper. A properly set up outboard will have the cavitation plate only about 1/4" below the hull IIRC. I run a 14 foot Chrestliner with a 15 horse Honda short shaft on the back.
I had a few RIBs in mind and hadn't given too much thought to inflatables until I came across Saturn's 15 foot model - the SD470 inflatable boat. Out there and few short shafts. You may have to adust it for the best planing position as well. I have an old 1960 starcraft jet that ive been slowly fixing up for the last 5 years and its time for a new motor. Use on a rental boat was one I had not thought of at all. I'd be interested in a Tohatsu 2-stroke if I could buy one new.
Saved us a pile of money, because we brought our own gas and mix oil. That's the best i can explain what happens with our short shaft. Location: On the border in Lloydminster. I've taken control a few times of Seamaxx equipped with a 3" Jack plate and have never been able to achieve the control I. really want to. Boat Design Net does not necessarily endorse nor share the view of each individual post. But if you were in that situation, you'd probably want more motor. Common as dirt on the west coast but very salty. I agree with letting your friend know that you will try it and possibly change later if not satisfied. Loading... - Similar Threads.
The boat always feels heavy in the water and really bogged down when the gas is delivered. Location: S. W. Alberta, in the country:-). That boat needs a shorty, if you get a deal on the long, buy it, very tradeable. Your circumstances or experience may be different. The 2hp, short-shaft Honda weighs 27 lbs, not much worse than a 2-stroke. I ran a long shaft on a Peterborough 12.
You may not post replies. The only difference is the decal on the cowl. I am an avid spearfisher and I frequently find myself with a need for maximum horsepower once I am outside the marina. They hold their value well too if you ever feel the need to sell it. I bought the long shaft to be used when we went to our favorite Northern Sask lake. Probable use would be on a 12 or 14 foot vee aluminum boat, yet to be purchased.
That's with an Evinrude but they are all similar. The difference between a long shat and a short. 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. I think a Lund 14foot may fit. It's also hard to refill that battery from a jug!
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