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I have a 1969 whaler Tashmoo or Bass Boat hull and the kicker mount placement
on the transom is 23" to the bottom of the hull (due to the slope of the transom and angle of the hull is 22 1/2" and 23 1/2" over an 8" spread).

There is a 4 stroke 6hp about 90 minutes from me with the high thrust sail prop and alternator. It has the ultra long 25" shaft. Is this doable? At least on the later Montauks a 20" is recommended. I did find a chart online that indicated on 18"-22 1/2" transoms a 20" shaft was recommended but 22 1/2" + transoms a 25" shaft was used.

I do not really want to buy or build a mini jack plate and wish to thru bolt this kicker. I believe I could shim it up an inch with HDPE plastic before bolting it on.

Will this kicker work for me? Or should I look for a 20" shaft kicker. This motor is a year old and the $400 saved over new could go for a gps/fishfinder.

The boat is used on Lake Champlain.

Thank you for your advice!

(fixed typo in year)