Hunter 216 Outboard Shaft Length

Mar 29, 2014
2
Hunter 216 Mystic
I have a Hunter 216 and about to buy an outboard. What is the recommended shaft length--standard (15 inch) or long (20 inch)? Online I see photos of 216s with both.
 
Mar 20, 2004
1,730
Hunter 356 and 216 Portland, ME
while you can use a short shaft, you really want the long shaft model - since the OB is the extreme aft end of the 216, as you go over waves the outboard will lift out of the water. the long shaft will ensure that the prop and cooling water pickup will stay submerged