longshaft motor on a short transom?

[ddavis90325is]

What are the potential problems of running a 20" shaft motor, on a 16" deep transom? Can i make some sort of plate to elevate the motor a little bit more and raise it up? Would a stabiliazion plate help so i wouldn't need to elevate the motor? Thanks in advance!

 

[Dhadley]

Re: longshaft motor on a short transom?

What size motor?

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: longshaft motor on a short transom?

Jack Plate

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: longshaft motor on a short transom?

Definitely do NOT use a stablizer plate! Those plates work best when just out of the water while the boat is on plane. If you run them completely submerged they do all sorts of quirky things to your handling...<br /><br />Worst case scenario - motor performs poorly, throws water into the boat, suffer poor mileage, drags the bottom frequently, and puts great stress on the transom with added leverage. <br /><br />Best case scenario - motor runs fine, performs fine, minor issue with fuel mileage, you have a really strong transom that can handle the added stress, and you run in deep water with no danger of hitting bottom.<br />- Scott

 

[Solittle]

Re: longshaft motor on a short transom?

I run a 1975 9.9 long shaft on a 13' short shaft transom tinny with no problem.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: longshaft motor on a short transom?

The name of the game is drag. If you aren't going very fast it shouldn't be a big deal. Course you are 4" closer to the bottom and logs and stumps and all.<br /><br />Mark