Short shaft to long shaft

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san dimas

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How much do you think it would cost to convert my 2013 9.8 hp Tohatsu from short shaft to long shaft?
 
Sea Rider

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Re: Short shaft to long shaft

Costly. Why are you in the need of doing so ?

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san dimas

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Re: Short shaft to long shaft

Thanks Sea Rider. I bought another boat with a long shaft 1989 15 hp Evinrude. Runs just fine. I like this boat better than my other boat which has the short shaft Tohatsu (only 21 hrs on it) . I would like to put the Tohatsu on the long shaft boat since it is new plus it's a 4 stroke. Maybe I should just keep both boats the way they are. Although I'm not real keen on having 2 boats.
 
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Re: Short shaft to long shaft

To change to Long, you need an exhaust housing, water pipe, driveshaft, and cam rod, plus a couple of hours of labor by someone who understands what is involved. Usually better off financially to sell or trade-in your existing motor for one of the length you need.
 
Sea Rider

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Which material is the boat having the long leg made of ? wood, alum, fiberglass ? Could chop transom 5" down or place a exterior jack plate properly height seated and use the newer Tohatsu.

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Re: Short shaft to long shaft

Thanks guys. The long shaft boat is aluminum with a wood transom. Don't really want to cut it up:eek: In true I-boats forum style , I think I'll keep both boats:D
 
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