motor lengths
When buying sailboats, I always recommend the long shaft which is 20 inches. Stay away from the 15 inch shaft for obvious reasons to include daysailors. If out in the salt pond or ocean in following seas, sometinmes the back of the sailboat will be raised high and the motor will come out momentarily and of course the sound you will hear but it willnot hurt the engine if water colled in most cases. I recommend a 25 inch shaft for the ocean but when coming in, it may be too long and thus drag. When looking at either new or used engines, the length is of course needs to be determined for the styly boat which is being purchased. If it is an older boat or simply you want the 25 inch shaft, then a swing up styly outboard motor bracket is recommended and not a fixed mount like on the 23 Hunter wing keel. Hope this helps you all. Crazy Dave Condon
