Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: where did all the short shaft motors go?
Posted by flatfish on 04/17/09 - 11:41 AM
#1
It seems that trying to buy a short shaft motor over 20 hp these days is just about impossible. Anyone have any suggestions? Can you buy 30 or 40 hp engines (other than relics) with 15 inch shafts?
FF
Posted by CES on 04/17/09 - 12:19 PM
#2
Moose bought a 40 HP Nissan motor new and he is very happy with it. Not to many short shafts available anymore.
Posted by Joe Kriz on 04/17/09 - 12:24 PM
#3
Quite a few people are building their transoms up to accommodate 20 inch motors and to help with the backsplash of water when stopping quickly.
Here is one easy way to raise the transom.
http://www.kentfab.com/Transdaptor%20...r%2013.htm
Posted by Binkie on 04/17/09 - 12:34 PM
#4
In addition to Nissan you can also buy 25-30hp Tohatsu and Mercurys with 15" shaft. Yamahas also, but only tiller models.
Posted by flatfish on 04/17/09 - 5:53 PM
#5
thanks Joe. That transom insert is a neat piece of fabrication. It's difficult to keep an old 13'......... old.
FF
Posted by los is 7 on 04/18/09 - 12:41 PM
#6
I have a 40 HP tohatsu short shaft.
Check out my photobucket page.
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn251/losis7/
Posted by John_Madison CT on 04/18/09 - 7:16 PM
#7
I like that adapter. Does anyone know the cost?
Posted by John_Madison CT on 04/23/09 - 4:39 AM
#8
I called KentFab. It's $435 plus shipping.