Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Long or short shaft on older 13

Posted by 2pats2 on 08/30/10 - 5:10 PM
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New to the program.Just purchased Whaler.I have alwaws had I.O. power or recently sail," Hobiecat",down scalenng all the way,I now have a 13/6 Whaler, crusing off into the sun set, that has a long shaft 35hp Merc.I now know that this is about 3"- below the keel and not as advised.I also have a 25 hp.Merc. long shaft, same problem.At this stage of the game I am not looking to show off some top premformance but just to have nice cruse.
Short of the transom buildup plate", buy the why ,what is the price of that".
Is there some some adjustments that can be made with what I have or going back to a short shaft the easy why.
Good on you......................
Patrick