Converting long shaft to short shaft

[HydroMan]

Anybody have any experience shortening the shaft length of an outboard? Or better yet, have someone who they'd recommend to do the job? Looking for a 15" motor is hell of a lot harder than a 20" motor. Almost to the point where I may try a conversion of I find the right motor for the right price.


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[santeeswamper]

Have to find a mid and clamp. What boat is it going on? What kind?

[JBK]

What about building up your transom?

[HydroMan]

Strip boat. Building the transom taller will make the motor too high and therefor a little tougher to handle. Shorter shaft=less weight+lower center of gravity=faster. He's building a tall transom for now, until I find a 15" motor. I've found quite a few 20".


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[santeeswamper]

I have a 40 mid for a yam of you find one. Your shaft can be cut and rewelded.

[HydroMan]

How much you want for the midsection? And what year models will it fit?


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[santeeswamper]

87-03 yam 150 is what I payed