Motor shaft length for my SS?

[Krichbourg]

I got a '77 SS. 18 footer. I'm on a motor hunt. I'm fairly sure that I need a 20" shaft motor for my boat. I've measured according to advise in this forum and I think I got that right. While searching for my motor, every once and a while a 25" motor comes along that would be a good candidate if not for the increased shaft length. My question is, am I right to not be considering these motors or should I include them in my possibilities? On the surface it seems like a 25" shaft motor is not correct for my situation, can't go as shallow, sticks further down than it should, ( I would think this would adversely affect trim). Please advise. I just saw a 115 4 stroke in my price range but it's advertised as a 25" shaft. It got me wondering. Thanks guys.

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: Motor shaft length for my SS?

You aren't going to want a 25" motor, too deep and heavier than it needs to be.

If you had a jackplate to raise it you could get it to work, but I'd stick to 20" standard long shaft outboard.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Motor shaft length for my SS?

Yeah you don't want that nor the price of the jack plate that would be needed to make that work.

 

[Krichbourg]

Re: Motor shaft length for my SS?

You guys are fast. Thanks EZ and HA. That's what I thought. The hunt continues.