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karoox posted 05-13-2003 09:59 AM ET (US)
What motor shaft length do I need for my 13 ft. early 70's Bostom Whaler. The transom measures at 22.5 inches. Any advice on motors? Thanks.
JBCornwell posted 05-13-2003 10:45 AM ET (US)
Howdy, Karoox.
You need a long (20") shaft engine.
The measurement is vertical from the top of the transom, not along the transom surface.
Generally, if the hull has a cutout transom and a blue interior it uses a short (15") shaft. The Desert Tan interior hull, without the transom cutout uses a long shaft.
Red sky at night. . .
JB
karoox posted 05-13-2003 03:11 PM ET (US)
Thanks,JB. What do you think of Nissan Outboards for the Whaler?
JBCornwell posted 05-13-2003 04:32 PM ET (US)
Howdy, Karoox.
Nissan engines are rebadged Tohatsus, just as Johnson 4 strokes are rebadged Suzukis.
They have a reputation for being very rugged, dependable engines and dominate the commercial watermen market in many parts of the world.
However, what makes a great engine for professionals is not always the one that recreational users prefer. Availability of dealer service is a concern of recreational users that rarely bothers the pros, who only want to be able to acquire parts to do any service themselves.
The Nissan is certainly a great value, but it does offer drawbacks. You might prefer an engine with widely available dealer service in your area.
Red sky at night.. .
JB

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Author	Topic: motor shaft length
karoox	posted 05-13-2003 09:59 AM ET (US) What motor shaft length do I need for my 13 ft. early 70's Bostom Whaler. The transom measures at 22.5 inches. Any advice on motors? Thanks.
JBCornwell	posted 05-13-2003 10:45 AM ET (US) Howdy, Karoox. You need a long (20") shaft engine. The measurement is vertical from the top of the transom, not along the transom surface. Generally, if the hull has a cutout transom and a blue interior it uses a short (15") shaft. The Desert Tan interior hull, without the transom cutout uses a long shaft. Red sky at night. . . JB
karoox	posted 05-13-2003 03:11 PM ET (US) Thanks,JB. What do you think of Nissan Outboards for the Whaler?
JBCornwell	posted 05-13-2003 04:32 PM ET (US) Howdy, Karoox. Nissan engines are rebadged Tohatsus, just as Johnson 4 strokes are rebadged Suzukis. They have a reputation for being very rugged, dependable engines and dominate the commercial watermen market in many parts of the world. However, what makes a great engine for professionals is not always the one that recreational users prefer. Availability of dealer service is a concern of recreational users that rarely bothers the pros, who only want to be able to acquire parts to do any service themselves. The Nissan is certainly a great value, but it does offer drawbacks. You might prefer an engine with widely available dealer service in your area. Red sky at night.. . JB