Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1969 16'/17' is a 25" 6hp kicker too long?

Posted by gypsmjim on 12/30/17 - 5:04 PM
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Although not the same boat model, this year I mounted a kicker on my Montauk. By all my measurements I needed a long shaft. The motor lined up and performed very well, but when tilted up it dragged in the water at almost every speed. I ended up trading in a brand new motor to get a short shaft version.

As long as the propeller is below the boat in running mode, I would get the shortest shaft you can.