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Short shaft long shaft........
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| Boaterik |
Posted on 07/08/08 - 12:12 PM
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I'm trying to sort out which motor to use on my 13'I have a 18 hp evinrude and a 40 merc. The merc needs some work but will be the motor I use once it is ready to go. In the mean time I want to use the 18. But I think it might be a 20" shaft. Is this a problem? I gather its not Ideal but I have been told that it doesn't really matter. Am I being mislead? thanks in advance!
Erik
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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 07/08/08 - 2:39 PM
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Erik,
If you have the notched transom you should use the 15 inch shaft length.
However, if this is just temporary, your could mount the 20 inch shaft motor as high as you can mount it and use it that way. You most likely will not get top end performance out of the boat because you will have too much drag hanging down in the water. Plus of course, this is only 18hp instead of the 40hp you could have on it which is what the max rating is for this model with remote steering.
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| Schickie |
Posted on 07/08/08 - 5:26 PM
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Thanks to Joe! I'm a brand new member and I joined with the same question. I'm taking the old girl out for the first time this weekend and now I know what to expect. I'm looking into getting a transom riser if she won't perform properly. My motor is a 25 Johnson long shaft tiller I'm looking to convert to the original console steer.
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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 07/08/08 - 5:44 PM
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Schickie,
Welcome aboard WhalerCentral.
You and Boaterik should take a look at this members Personal Page and how the engine was raised on the transom.
http://www.whalercentral.com/infusion...er_id=4603
Just another idea......
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| Schickie |
Posted on 07/09/08 - 3:23 PM
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After long searching...
Found it!!!
T&R Marine transom elevator
~$165.00
1 3/4" transom width or 2" transom width.
http://www.iboats.com/Transom_Elevato...w_id.40157
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| Schickie |
Posted on 07/12/08 - 3:19 PM
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On the way. Should be here Thursday and the old girl is going to a floating wedding on Sat at Lake Anna. 
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| Schickie |
Posted on 07/18/08 - 8:36 AM
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OK, easy installation, looks good, motor has ~5" of lift and is sitting right. Going to Lake Anna tomorrow for the maiden voyage!
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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 07/18/08 - 8:53 AM
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Any photos of the installation?
Or after the installation?
Let us know how it works out for you.
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| Schickie |
Posted on 07/18/08 - 6:25 PM
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I'll get some pix up as soon as I can. Ran out of daylight and batteries tonight. We'll be taking pix tomorrow and I'll post then.
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| Schickie |
Posted on 07/27/08 - 5:10 PM
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[img]http://a649.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/106/m_cd2d6484e6908318211ca7e435d86c90.jpg[/img]
Little tough to see. I'll get a better pic soon.
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| teddyfive |
Posted on 08/05/08 - 10:12 PM
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hey schickie...
sent you an email...love to know how that transom plate worked out
gonna go look at these tommorrow....think i'm go this route fer sure:
www.kentfab.com/Transdaptor%2013.htm
....TEDDYFIVE
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| Turpin |
Posted on 08/05/08 - 10:34 PM
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just for future reference should i have to make the same choice, how much was the bracket as i didn't see a price? (kent fab transom plate)
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