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    Advice on Lowering Transom

    I own a 14ft Fletcher Arrow speedboat. I use it in coastal waters around Kintyre and the Kilbrannan Sound.<br /><br />The boat was originally designed for a short-shaft outboard but at some time in its murky past someone has raised the transom in order to fit a long-shaft engine.<br /><br />As I...
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    Help Identifying Johnson Outboard

    I'd appreciate a little help in identifying an outboard motor I have, in order that I can get the correct servicing info for it.<br /><br />It's a short shaft, two-stroke, tw-cylinder outboard. The engine cover identifies it as a Johnson and also carries the decals 'Bigair' and 20.<br /><br />I...
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    Long Shaft vs Short Shaft

    I've a little 13ft Fletcher speedboat which at some time in the past has had the transom built-up by a couple of inches, presumably to take a long-shaft engine.<br /><br />The engine I want to fit is a 20HP short shaft Johnson. Would it be better for me to return the transom to its original...
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