engine size ??

coolbikeguy

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not a HP question. lets say you buy a boat thats rated 150 hp ... how do you know what size motor you need ?? i mean the length or how tall it is ? i hope this makes sense.
 

Rickairmedic

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Re: engine size ??

A 150 is most likely going to be a long shaft motor . I dont think I have ever seen one that big in a short shaft.


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coolbikeguy

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Re: engine size ??

i was just saying 150 in general .. but what about a lesser hp motor that is available in long and short .. how do you know which one ?

more specifically ... a starcraft ss would be a long shaft ???
 

JimbC

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Re: engine size ??

you can get pretty much any size motor (HP) in short or long. And then again you can or could just use a jack plate then you can mount a motor on and set the jack plate for the transom height. Maybe this will help ya.
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