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Author	Topic:   Time Sensitive, is this motor usable on a Montauk
Mobjack	posted 01-14-2009 10:33 AM ET (US)         2002 BF90A 25" extra long shaft four stroke 90 HP Honda, question is whether this length shaft is even usable on a 1983 Montauk....I think its too long but I will defer to the opinions of our resident gearheads.... Thanks in advance for any help or info you can provide....
Tom W Clark	posted 01-14-2009 10:48 AM ET (US)             You could use a jack plate to raise it 5 inches or more, but it would be avery poor choice for a Montauk. The 2002 Honda 90 is a very heavy motor to start with and will upset the balance of the Montauk. A 25" shaft version of it one a bracket will only make matters worse. I would pass.
Mobjack	posted 01-14-2009 11:07 AM ET (US)             Unfortunately Tom your thoughts are in line with my own, but sometimes you see a deal available and get tempted. They are, I believe, more than double the weight of a Yamaha 2 stroke 90, which appears to be the natural option for a montauk if your goals are simplicity and affordability. Thanks for the quick response...

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