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Can a 2 hp short shaft be used as a kicker on a 14 ft aluminum boat with a 20 inch transom and work well?
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∙ 16y ago
Most likely, a kicker bracket will be needed, in order for the shortshaft engine to do it's job. If it is mounted too high, propulsion and cooling will both be unsatisfactory.
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Can you use a short shaft outboard on a 20 inch transom?
No you can not but you can use a long shaft on a 16 inch transom
What is the difference between a long shaft and a short shaft outboard engine?
Boat builders manfacture their crafts' in three basic transom heights. The transom height is measured from the top of the transom, (where the engine bolts on), straight down to the keel, (bottom middle), of the boat. A 15'' transom would require a shortshaft engine. A 20" transom would need a longshaft outboard, and a boat with a 25" transom, would require a extra longshaft engine.
Where is the transorn plate on boat?
The transom plate on a boat is located on the back of the boat. This in where the engine mounts to the boat and needs to be mounted at the correct height depending on whether the engine is a short or long shaft.
What is the difference between long and short shaft outboard motor?
For long shaft obm were designed to fit on high transom boat usually measured from lowest point at the bottom of the transom to the top where the obm clamp sit , about 21" in.for yamaha & 20" in. for mercury ( sorry ,for other brand you may refer to the respective manufacturer specs because I never had one).As for short shaft it were designed to fit on lower transom boat which usually measured from top to bottom around 15" to 15½".There were XL & XXL found on high power motor which fit to 25" & 30" transom respectively to cater high transom boat usually installed with 2 or more big & heavy Obm thus the load won't sank the stern as the load may excess ½ tons or more depend on engine sizes & quantity.The transom heights recommended by obm manufacturer shall be followed in order to achieve optimum performance and reliablelity of the motor as.Lonn shaft Obm has longer ``leg'' compare to the shorter shaft by 5"in. in length measure from clamp gape to the top of cavitation plate.This will allow the props and cooling water pick up were ideally submerged in the water.Long shaft obm if installed to low transom boat may compromise the handling as to turn the the boat become difficult task with tiller model and water will be drawn from the back when move due to deflection on the obm lower casing.
Does a 1971 el camino use a short shaft or long shaft automatic transmission?
short shaft
Is a 94 van 700R4 a long or short shaft?
Vans and trucks are long shaft. Cars are short shaft.
Does a 1980 81 Chevy Camaro have a long or short tail shaft TH350 transmission?
That would be a short shaft.
Yamaha ft8dmh is it short or long shaft?
Long shaft
Does a 1971 Malibu have a long or short shaft trans?
short
What the different between a short shaft and a long shaft on turbo 350?
About 6 inches
What type of automatic transmission does a78or79 El Camino use short shaft or long shaft in a 305or350?
It should be the short shaft tranny, I believe the longshaft was used in pick-ups and vans.
What is the difference between a short neck and a long neck transmission?
short tail shaft or long tail shaft trans they are different lengths
