View Full Version : Need help with boat/outboard
Hi everyone,
I just recently bought a 14' Valco and it came with a Yamaha outboard longshaft. My transom is only 15" tall... Shouldnt I have a short shaft outboard on there? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
DockRat
05-07-2012, 07:26 PM
Should have a short shaft.
It will work OK but it will just stick down longer than needed.
Guys usually use long shafts on sailboats.
RickyRick
05-09-2012, 03:27 PM
True statement above. It won't hurt u in any way, and with motor prices I would go buying a new one unless someone will do a trade with you.
Karyn
05-10-2012, 01:53 PM
I have a 12 foot Valco :) Love it! yes. They are correct; you should have a short shaft. Long shaft motors are for sail boats.
mojomizer
05-10-2012, 06:41 PM
Every one above is correct. Additional reading......... http://www.smalloutboards.com/shaft.htm
We do love pictures here. Show us what you have.
Mo
Thanks everybody for your help. I would take pictures but I have sold the outboard and I am now looking for a short shaft outboard. If anyone is selling a short shaft outboard, let me know. Thanks!
dixoncider
05-13-2012, 11:42 AM
Long shaft small outboards are used as kicker engines on skiffs all the time also..