short shaft ON long transom?

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95johnson

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I have a boat that is a long transom (19").... And I have a short shaft 40hp 1995 Johnson TILLER steer outboard. So....My question is; Can I use this outboard on my boat IF I use a jack plate? For example, will a fixed jack plate allow me to mount this low enough on transom to have cavitation plate where it needs to be AND still be able to use tiller handle and a engine controls? Or will lowering outboard a couple inches cause the tiller handle to hit the transom and not be able to turn / tilt.
(the plate I'm thinking about will set outboard back 4"). oh, and boat is a Tracker Grizzly 1648
Please advise.
 

jigngrub

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Re: short shaft ON long transom?

Jack plates work much better for a long shaft motor on a short shaft boat.

I'd say your steering will be close if not impeded.
 

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Re: short shaft ON long transom?

Please do not post multiples, 95Johnson. Your thread in the Johnson/Evinrude forum has replies.

Please review and respect our rules.

Thanks for your cooperation. :)
 
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