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Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 13' Whaler - Repower

Posted by waynemyers on 03/13/09 - 7:21 AM

I am negotiating to buy a Yamaha 25MSH - 25 hp short shaft. I need to know if that will fit my Whaler. I have redone it, and need to put an engine on it. I went outside and measured, and it is 17 inches from the transom to the bottom - I understand the "shaft" on a Yamaha is 15 inches... is this the correct engine/length for the boat?

Edited to add that the boat is a 1963 - serial # is 19996

Edited by waynemyers on 03/13/09 - 7:22 AM

Posted by CES on 03/13/09 - 7:24 AM

What year is your Whaler? If you do have an older, pre-1972 13' Whaler, your short shaft 15" will fit on it with no problems.

Posted by waynemyers on 03/13/09 - 7:27 AM

I am pretty sure it is a 1963 - serial number is 19996.

Posted by waynemyers on 03/13/09 - 7:29 AM

I just did a seearch for the serial number range, and it looks like it is a 1966...

Posted by CES on 03/13/09 - 7:31 AM

A 15" inch shaft will work perfect for your boat. I am running a 40hp Yami 15" shaft on my 1966 13'.

Edited by CES on 03/13/09 - 7:45 AM