long shaft

[donandmax]

I'm going to use a long shaft 30 hp nissan on a boat made for a short shaft. The marine repair guy is going to build up the transom to acommodate this. Any problems that anyone can see here ? Has anyone done this with success. Or is it a bad idea and would a jack plate be better.
Don

 

[lester]

Re: long shaft

Don, what type of boat are we talking about here? Also how much is your marine guy charging to build up the transom?

 

[donandmax]

Re: long shaft

This is an older boat. 1963 Sears Elgin speedboat which I have restored. Max hp 45. He's charging 75.00 per hour. Says it will take about 2 hours or so to do the job.
Don(boat length 14 ft)

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: long shaft

As long as he ties into the structural support of the existing transom, rather than just adding 5 inches to the top, you should be fine.

 

[donandmax]

Re: long shaft

Ok Elvin, thats what I was thinking also. I'm sure he knows what the ramifications are for screwing up !
Thanks
Don