How can I tell shaft length?

[1BadTitan]

What points would I measure from to determine shaft length? Please dont say measure the shaft, if I knew what that was, I wouldnt be asking.

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: How can I tell shaft length?

Well, to see what shaft length you need, measure the transom in the very center, from the top down to the keel. A short shaft transome would be about 16 - 18 inches and a long shaft 5 inches longer.

 

[1BadTitan]

Re: How can I tell shaft length?

I have the motor sitting in my garage now... How do I measure it to see what it is?

 

[HighTrim]

Re: How can I tell shaft length?

This diagram should help

 

[1BadTitan]

Re: How can I tell shaft length?

That is exactly what I needed... Thank you.

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: How can I tell shaft length?

You must be refering to the 6hp you just bought? That's easy to tell. Just look for the 5 inch extension in the midsection. If there's one there, its a long shaft, if not, then it's a short shaft. The diagram that HighTrim posted, you want the cavitation plate to match the keel

 

[samo_ott]

Re: How can I tell shaft length?

The cav plate matching the keel is cutting it close to cavitating I find, especially on turns. I like the cav plate an inch or so below.

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: How can I tell shaft length?

Yea, I do too. Oddly enough, they show them matching. LOL

 

[1BadTitan]

Re: How can I tell shaft length?

You must be refering to the 6hp you just bought? That's easy to tell. Just look for the 5 inch extension in the midsection. If there's one there, its a long shaft, if not, then it's a short shaft. The diagram that HighTrim posted, you want the cavitation plate to match the keel

Thanks man, I'll measure it up. I appreciate all your help.

 

[1BadTitan]

Re: How can I tell shaft length?

Its a 16"... Perfect. I got very lucky here with this motor. Hopefully that luck will carry me safely in and outta the water. thanks for your help guys.

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: How can I tell shaft length?

Yea, you'll love running that little motor. Those are great motors and very reliable. I don't forsee any trouble with it, as long as you take good care of it and keep it tuned properly.

 

[1BadTitan]

Re: How can I tell shaft length?

Thanks again man.