07-09-2009, 02:27 PM
[#008000]Generally speaking, the shaft lengths on outboards (including kickers) are designed mostly for transom size on your boat. This includes transoms designed as cut-outs. [/#008000]
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[#008000]For example, Transoms fall into several size catagories. 15, 20, 25. A 25 inch transom is usually found on boats designed for big water. 20 inchers are common on walleye boats. And 15 are usually on shallower water boats (like bass boats, smaller aluminums, etc.) - of course you can find exceptions and overlaps to these generalizations. [/#008000]
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[#008000]If you have an after market kicker mount (like Remote Troll or some such) then there may be some adjustability according to the installation and design of the mounting unit.[/#008000]
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[#008000]Also, long shaft motors are heavier motors.[/#008000]
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[#008000]While you can use a longer shaft on a shorter transom (with some performance considerations), the opposite most probably would not work for you as the prop might not be far enough in the water and would not provide enough thrust.[/#008000]
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[#008000]For example, Transoms fall into several size catagories. 15, 20, 25. A 25 inch transom is usually found on boats designed for big water. 20 inchers are common on walleye boats. And 15 are usually on shallower water boats (like bass boats, smaller aluminums, etc.) - of course you can find exceptions and overlaps to these generalizations. [/#008000]
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[#008000]If you have an after market kicker mount (like Remote Troll or some such) then there may be some adjustability according to the installation and design of the mounting unit.[/#008000]
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[#008000]Also, long shaft motors are heavier motors.[/#008000]
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[#008000]While you can use a longer shaft on a shorter transom (with some performance considerations), the opposite most probably would not work for you as the prop might not be far enough in the water and would not provide enough thrust.[/#008000]
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