Pearson 26 motor shaft length

[drumbeater]

I've got an older Nissan 5hp standard shaft I was going to use, but I've not had the chance to mount it and see if it will get to the water. Do you have to use a 20" long shaft or will a 15" standard shaft reach?

We're in a lake with no current, and little wave action.

 

[drumbeater]

Nobody had an opinion, so we tried it. It will work in calm water but wouldn't try it with waves. I'm gonna need a 20" shaft that would be just right.

 

[stickboy]

Be VERY careful with a long shaft

There is a very strong likelyhood a longshaft motor will hit the rudder. Check before you make a big purchase.

 

[drumbeater]

I agree a 25" XL shaft would probably hit the rudder. I think a 20 would be about right.

 

[Barnacle Bill]

Most sailboats need a long shaft. 20" will probably work just fine on the P26 and with the curve in the trailing edge of the rudder, I bet the 25" would work too, but if the 20" will work, why buy the 25? Measure twice.