Boat Motors

[BIG ISLAND DUDE]

How do I decide if I would need a long shaft or a short shaft motor? I fish fairly shallow waters, and the motor that I have now sometimes kicks out of the water when I make sharp turns at moderate speeds. Does the height of the transom come into play? I am looking to increase my HP and am looking for a little advice from the experts before I start looking. I am also looking for a good used motor in the 20-30 HP range, any one know of a good dealer(s) to shop around at? Thank You.

-BIG ISLAND DUDE

[IFallsRon]

Check out this link:

http://www.smalloutboards.com/shaft.htm

[Surface Tension]

Measure your transom height. 15" would be a short shaft, 20" long shaft.

[BIG ISLAND DUDE]

Thanx for the info, that link will help out a lot.

-BIG ISLAND DUDE

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