My old outboard is a 9.9 Johnson 2-stroke, with a 35 inch shaft. I need to replace it. What are my options? The opening in the transom for the lifted motor is small. Do I need a 35 inch shaft or can I do with a 30 inch shaft? Where should I look for a new one? Thanks for any help. Good sailing!
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Sorry, the shaft is 25 inches, not 35
Sorry, my engine has a 25 inch shaft, not a 35. Can I use a 20 inch shaft?
Sorry, my engine has a 25 inch shaft, not a 35. Can I use a 20 inch shaft?
20 will work....
if it's too long it'll clip the rudder. Most of the new motors, including the 2 strokes, have a much higher profile cowling than the old Johnson seamaster. Therefore you might have to modify the opening in the transom a bit to accomodate it. I never did that, though. My answer is to remove the cowling when I kick the motor up, and just keep the canvas cover on for protection. I leave it down unless I'm racing (rare) or on a very long sail (also rare). It's been like that for over 5 years, no effect whatsoever, although the climate is pretty mild in San Diego. I have a 9.9 tohatsu 2 stroke, it's a terrific motor, highly recommended. It has a remote box, electric start and alternator. I bought it used from a dealer who took it as a trade in for a 50 HP from one of those Mac 26x things. If you opt for a 4 stroke, realize that they are much heavier than the old Johnsons. You may consider at least reinforcing the motor mount area. Anyway, tohatsu has a new lightweight 4 stroke that is getting rave reviews.
if it's too long it'll clip the rudder. Most of the new motors, including the 2 strokes, have a much higher profile cowling than the old Johnson seamaster. Therefore you might have to modify the opening in the transom a bit to accomodate it. I never did that, though. My answer is to remove the cowling when I kick the motor up, and just keep the canvas cover on for protection. I leave it down unless I'm racing (rare) or on a very long sail (also rare). It's been like that for over 5 years, no effect whatsoever, although the climate is pretty mild in San Diego. I have a 9.9 tohatsu 2 stroke, it's a terrific motor, highly recommended. It has a remote box, electric start and alternator. I bought it used from a dealer who took it as a trade in for a 50 HP from one of those Mac 26x things. If you opt for a 4 stroke, realize that they are much heavier than the old Johnsons. You may consider at least reinforcing the motor mount area. Anyway, tohatsu has a new lightweight 4 stroke that is getting rave reviews.
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