Shaft lengths

landika · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 2:43 pm Post subject: Shaft lengths

What is the recommended shaft length for a 22' angler? what if one has a 25" shaft.Any advice on using this motor on a 22' angler?Thanks

Sea Wolf · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 2:58 pm Post subject:

The 22's take a 20 inch shaft.

A 25 will project down further enough to give you more drag, slowing the boat, and the longer lever arm will try to lift the bow. You will also draw more water, making shallow water operation more difficult.

Noto too much of a problem at displacement speeds, but at planing speeds, particularly higher ones, the boat may behave with a lighter bow, having a greater tendency to porpoise, and turn differently, probably being a bit squirreley. (sp.?)

Would work, I guess, but one would have to be careful.

If you really want to use that motor, try raising the transom 5" by adding to it, with adequate reinforcement.

Good Luck!

Joe. Teeth

landika · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:15 pm Post subject:

Thanks, for the info...we thought we would raise the transom. Any pics or ways people have raised the transom? Or in your opinion....the best way??
Thanks

cemiii · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:24 pm Post subject:

I have a 25" etec on my 22 Angler. I added an adjustible mount aluminum bracket that gives me from 1" to 5" lift. I used every bit of it. (See pics in album "Motor setup" with comments under) Used big aluminum sandwich to build up. No problems yet in almost 2 years. Mount bolts right through the old motor transom holes. Glad to answer any questions I can.

Chris

Matt Gurnsey · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:52 pm Post subject:

We have used this CMC bracket for putting 25" motors on 20" transoms.

http://cook-mfg.net/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10_13&products_id=13

cemiii · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:30 pm Post subject:

Matt's suggestion is probably a better mousetrap for this, as when you 'set back ' from the transom you lose some height due to the transom angle (as well as being lighter and probably less expensive).

I wanted to be able to fine tune my height but found that in practice I needed all the lift it gave me.

Chris

landika · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:49 pm Post subject:

I tried to find the album "motor set up"....and I could not find it... Disgust

any links to it?

landika · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:50 pm Post subject:

Thanks Matt for the link..for the bracket!

cemiii · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 6:18 pm Post subject:

rogerbum · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:16 pm Post subject:

Nothing to add other than to say that I'm just thrilled that this topic didn't link to another You-tube video... Wink

landika · Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 7:54 am Post subject:

Chris,
Holy crap...yep it is right there! LMAO Xmas LOL

....sorry very new to the site. Rolling Eyes

Wefings · Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:45 pm Post subject:

This is a strong and simple solution .
Marc

Byrdman · Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 7:21 pm Post subject:

Like Marc I had a jack plate in mind...but, being a bit over the top and control freak and keeping set ups flexible... they make those that are hydraulic too...and can be adjusted without having to take out bolts and stuff...which is real handy if you have differing weight loads too. Thinking of using this application for a 30" shaft on another boat set up which was built for twin 150's....and now that just around the corner some new/improved 200-300s are about to come out with altenators on them.... I may need to be able to move the motor up and down based on sea conditions and boat speeds....particuarly in following seas.

Bunch of jack plates around our neck of the waters.

Byrdman

Wefings · Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:17 am Post subject:

The coolest new one from Huntsville [T&H Marine]is the Atlas .
Marc