long shaft outboard on short transom?

[ch312]

im looking for a motor for my boat and apparently i should use a short shaft motor with this boat. what difference would it make if i used a long shaft motor instead of the short?

[ohhenrygsr]

using a longer shaft on a shorter transom will create unnecessary drag on your outboard lower unit and reduce overall performance to your boat. Using a short shaft on a longer transom will mean your outboard will not have enough drag in the water to operate properly in turns and high speeds.

 

Best info with pictures

 

http://smalloutboards.com/shaft.htm

Edited June 3, 2009 by Henry Nguyen

[ChrisK]

It will make one hell of a rooster tail

[Garnet]

You can buy extension that raises your transom height , BPS catalog. Making one is pretty easy.

 

Garnet