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bboeri posted 05-10-2002 10:06 AM ET (US)
From a previous post, I was informed that a 20" shaft would work for a Montauk (1988) kicker, but could you also use a motoer designated "a long shaft"? I assume that the shaft is 23". Thanks for the info.
Bob
Tom W Clark posted 05-10-2002 10:32 AM ET (US)
Bob,
A 20" shaft is a "long" shaft in some circles. With bigger and bigger motors, the term "long shaft" has come to mean a 25" shaft motor and 20" meaning "regular shaft"
In the case of small kicker motors, a 25" shaft motor would be called an "extra long shaft" motor.
To answer your question, yes a 25" shaft motor would work in so much as a kicker will not put you Montauk on a plane, but the extra long shaft will probably be dragging in the water at most speeds.
Bigshot posted 05-10-2002 03:45 PM ET (US)
25" shafts on kickers are usually designated as "sail" engines and have special props and decals. You want a 20".

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Author	Topic: Montauk Kicker Long Shaft?
bboeri	posted 05-10-2002 10:06 AM ET (US) From a previous post, I was informed that a 20" shaft would work for a Montauk (1988) kicker, but could you also use a motoer designated "a long shaft"? I assume that the shaft is 23". Thanks for the info. Bob
Tom W Clark	posted 05-10-2002 10:32 AM ET (US) Bob, A 20" shaft is a "long" shaft in some circles. With bigger and bigger motors, the term "long shaft" has come to mean a 25" shaft motor and 20" meaning "regular shaft" In the case of small kicker motors, a 25" shaft motor would be called an "extra long shaft" motor. To answer your question, yes a 25" shaft motor would work in so much as a kicker will not put you Montauk on a plane, but the extra long shaft will probably be dragging in the water at most speeds.
Bigshot	posted 05-10-2002 03:45 PM ET (US) 25" shafts on kickers are usually designated as "sail" engines and have special props and decals. You want a 20".