transom length question

[robert schlatter]

I own a 13' deep V fiberglass boat which I keep in Michigan. I am not sure of the transom length but my bet is the transom is for a short shaft motor (15 or 16 inches). I am looking to purchase a motor here in Ohio that I can take up with me next time I go to Mich. My question is, is it a safe bet that my 13foot boat would have a short transom? Thanks.

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: transom length question

It's a pretty safe bet that your rig is set up for a short shaft(15").

My buddy has a 14' aluminum w/ long shaft 25hp Johnson and his performance has suffered. He needs a jackplate to raise it or trade for a short shaft. I mention this to show that your are correct in making sure prior to getting the wrong size.

Welcome to iboats...and good luck to ya

 

[Boatist]

Re: transom length question

14 foot Aluminum boats most are 15 inch shafts but can also get 20 inch transoms in a lot of models.
To be sure just measure with a tape measure.

 

[robert schlatter]

Re: transom length question

Thanks. I cannot measure the transom as the boat is 500 miles away. I would like to purchase a motor here in Ohio and take it up with my next time I go to Michigan. But I think I am getting the idea that my small boat most probably has a short transom.

 

[bob johnson]

Re: transom length question

is it a tiller set up or a remote??

bob

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: transom length question

If the boat is near Lansing I can take my trusty tape measure and get some figures for ya Beats driving 500 miles.

 

[robert schlatter]

Re: transom length question

If the boat is near Lansing I can take my trusty tape measure and get some figures for ya Beats driving 500 miles.

The boat is way up north close to Cheboygan. Thanks for your offer.

 

[robert schlatter]

Re: transom length question

is it a tiller set up or a remote??

bob

It is a tiller set up. It is a very shallow boat as well.

 

[Wishiniwuzfishin]

Re: transom length question

I would definetely think your transom is 15", especially if it is an older boat. I think you would be safe buying a 15" shaft motor....but then again it wouldn't be me stuck with a wrong shaft length motor.

 

[Greg Mrozinski]

Re: transom length question

Can you find the specs for your boat on line somewhere. Wouldn't hurt to do a quick search first.

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: transom length question

The boat is way up north close to Cheboygan. Thanks for your offer.

I do get up to Alpena/Presque Isle quite a bit as we have some property on the big lake...and some hunting property near Hawks, if you've heard of it

 

[Expidia]

Re: transom length question

It is a tiller set up. It is a very shallow boat as well.

Hmmm, you say it's a deep V and then you say it's a shallow boat Mine is only a 14.25 footer, yet it has a 20 inch transom.

Why guess and buy the wrong outboard. Even if you miss out on this outboard there are plenty of others available that will fit your rig correctly if you search one out.