what to do

Discussion in 'Boatbuilding' started by howard s., Nov 16, 2005.

  1. howard s.
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    howard s. New Member

    I have a 1648 yahoo jon boat with a 21 in transom, and a 40 h.p. johnson short shaft motor..should I cut down the transom to fit the motor..dont think I can find a long shaft kit for the motor.
     
    howard s., Nov 16, 2005
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  2. lewisboats
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    Build a motormount and bolt it on. Is the motor a tiller or remote?

    Steve
     
    lewisboats, Nov 16, 2005
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    howard s. New Member

    gggg

    tiller
     
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  4. lewisboats
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    You may have to extend the tiller so as to keep your weight more forward, but that should be fairly easy.

    Steve
     
    lewisboats, Nov 27, 2005
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  6. wdnboatbuilder
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    you could buy a jack plate. cutting the transom might destoy the integrety of the boat.
     
    wdnboatbuilder, Nov 27, 2005
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