ifisherman
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Howdy all. I have a 2005 Carolina Skiff J14. The transom measured 16". It currently has a 15hp Honda and the shaft measures 17 inches. I might upgrade the motor to a new one and use the old 15 on a friends boat.
Question is I see only 15" or 20" shaft options. Am I measuring my outboard correct at 17" from transom mount bracket to the keel just above the prop? I don't see any new motors with a 17" shaft.
If my transom measures 16" I am thinking a short shaft is the way to go. But at 15 inches of shaft length that would put the keel above the prop at about a half inch above the bottom of the boat. Is this good?
Thanks. I appreciate the help.
Question is I see only 15" or 20" shaft options. Am I measuring my outboard correct at 17" from transom mount bracket to the keel just above the prop? I don't see any new motors with a 17" shaft.
If my transom measures 16" I am thinking a short shaft is the way to go. But at 15 inches of shaft length that would put the keel above the prop at about a half inch above the bottom of the boat. Is this good?
Thanks. I appreciate the help.