can i put a long shaft engine on a transom made for a short shaft

[jwilkey84]

I found a motor I want for my boat but it is a long shaft and my boat is set up for a short shaft. I talked to the man at the marina and he told me it will be just fine putting a long shaft engine on a short transom. Is that true? It is a 75 evinrude 40hp with electric start, but it can be converted to a short shaft. If I did that where would be the cheapest place to get a short drive shaft, water tube, and shift lever?

 

[jtexas]

Re: can i put a long shaft engine on a transom made for a short shaft

have ya thought about maybe getting a jackplate instead?

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: can i put a long shaft engine on a transom made for a short shaft

They make transom brackets for that reason...bolt on and go.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: can i put a long shaft engine on a transom made for a short shaft

Here is an example. I have found them cheaper than this though.
marineengine.com/products/accessory.php?in=3430218

 

[Chris1956]

Re: can i put a long shaft engine on a transom made for a short shaft

Jwilkey, I ran a longshaft Fat-Fifty on my short shaft boat for years. You may get a bit more spray ans a bit more steering torque, but that should be the worst. You will loose some speed due to drag, but will not ventilate!

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: can i put a long shaft engine on a transom made for a short shaft

Leave you name and number with the local scrap yard. Variations of that motor are plentiful. They're worth a fair amount as scrap these days. Not insulting yours, I had one for decades. But supply is fairly huge and demand is not so good. Everything you need would still be salvagable in most cases.