I need to replace the 5 hp outboard on my Hunter 18.5 and am having a hard time finding anything that size with a 25" shaft. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
Need an outboard extra long shaft for 18.5
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I have the same boat, a 1988 Hunter 18.5 and I am quite happy with my standard 20 in long shaft Mercury 4 stroke. I know Tohatsu, the maker of small Mercury and Nissan motors has come out with a 6 Hp motor especially for sailing. It has 25 inch shaft so that might interest you. Keep in mind the longer the shaft the more work it will be to tilt it out of the way while under sail and it will stick out more while maneuvering in tight quarters. I sail on the most insanely busiest Lake that has large powerboat wakes and I have little problem with motor cavitating. If you really feel you want the longer shaft, I would look into the Tohatsu sailmaster 6.
Good luck in your quest.
Bob
Good luck in your quest.
Bob
I'm looking for a new motor, but the 2 dealers I have talked to did not have any 4 or 5 hp motors with a 25 inch shaft. Mercury and Yamaha both have to go to a 9.9 hp to get a 25 inch shaft.
Thanks for the info. I assumed that since I was replacing a very old Tohatsu 5 hp that has a 25 inch shaft, that is what I needed. If the 20 inch shaft works, then I do have several options. I appreciate your reply.
Go to http://www.tohatsuoutboards.com They have an interesting assortment and free shipping on most if not all motors.
Tohatsu I believe is the oldest manufacturer of outboards now ever since OMC shut down . Not sure about British Seagull but if they are still in buisnesess, then Tohatsu would be the second oldest. They make generally good motors.
However, I would tend to thin k the 20 inch shaft is long enough based on the fact I was the top dealer with alot of experience on that boat who outsold that boat plus I introduced it for Hunter..
However, I would tend to thin k the 20 inch shaft is long enough based on the fact I was the top dealer with alot of experience on that boat who outsold that boat plus I introduced it for Hunter..
Great! Thanks for the info. Based on this and the other reply above from bzano, I think I'll go with a Tohatsu 5 hp with 20" shaft. I really appreciate the help.
Bob
Bob
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