ch312 Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhenrygsr Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 It will make one hell of a rooster tail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnet Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 You can buy extension that raises your transom height , BPS catalog. Making one is pretty easy. Garnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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