WebWhen an engine is referred to as a short shaft, it's considered to be a 15" motor. Long shaft is considered 20”. An XL shaft is 25". In rare cases, mostly in big saltwater models, engines were made in a 30" shaft, or an … Web4 de jun. de 2016 · I've had a short shaft Mercury 2-stroke on a Zodiac RIB and a Honda BF100 4-stroke long shaft. The weight difference was about 30 pounds, I got up on the plane faster with the Mercury, but my planing speed range (once up I could throttle back a bit) was better with the Honda. I much preferred the Honda, despite the weight and its …
Short Shaft vs Long Shaft Outboard Motor
Web12 de fev. de 2014 · 483 Posts. #2 · Feb 11, 2014. The engine shaft length should be the same as the transom height on the boat. An IPB 14 has a 15 inch transom, so the short shaft motor (referred to as having a 15 inch shaft) is what you need. You wanna have the least amount of motor in the water while still giving you power and control and not blow … Web27 de abr. de 2024 · Even with those adjustable brackets, The long-shaft, 20" (or even x-long shaft, 25") will allow keeping the powerhead higher above the water than you can … crying is good for your stress
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Web29 de out. de 2011 · 5,556. Oct 29, 2011. #5. Re: Evinrude outboar Short shaft vs Long shaft. To answer your question, the place on the boat to measure is from the transom … Web28 de mar. de 2024 · #shorts What's the difference between a short shaft and a long shaft outboard motor? Do you need a long shaft or short shaft outboard engine for … Web17 de jun. de 2011 · 1,451. #3 · Apr 29, 2011. Had both a 20 inch long shaft and a 25 inch extra long shaft on the Pearson 26 I owned many years ago. The extra long shaft was much better. Prop stayed in the water much better when in choppy seas and pitching. Did have a minor issue with interference with the rudder when under full power so had to … crying it out