Pearson Electra

[mellowsail]

Hello all! I recently acquired a 1963 Pearson Electra 22' from a dear friend who passed away. The boat is in great shape for her age. She needs a coat of paint inside and out, but structurally, she's solid as a rock & in the water. I'm trying to figured out the best motor situation for her. I believe he used to have 4 or 5 hp on a stern bracket. I have a 2003 Nissan 8 hp that I'd like to use, but the shaft is not a longshaft & I'm having a hard time figuring out how to make it work. I was wondering if anyone on here has had any luck making a regular shaft outboard work with a little bracket modification? Otherwise, I'll have go out and find a reasonably priced, hard to find 4-6hp longshaft. Thanks in advance

 

[Big Orange]

Hello all! I recently acquired a 1963 Pearson Electra 22' from a dear friend who passed away. The boat is in great shape for her age. She needs a coat of paint inside and out, but structurally, she's solid as a rock & in the water. I'm trying to figured out the best motor situation for her. I believe he used to have 4 or 5 hp on a stern bracket. I have a 2003 Nissan 8 hp that I'd like to use, but the shaft is not a longshaft & I'm having a hard time figuring out how to make it work. I was wondering if anyone on here has had any luck making a regular shaft outboard work with a little bracket modification? Otherwise, I'll have go out and find a reasonably priced, hard to find 4-6hp longshaft. Thanks in advance

I would recommend that you swap your outboard for a long-shaft. Are they really that hard to find? I have 3 for sale right now, but I'm a long way from you and not sure you'd want to add shipping to the cost of a purchase.

But in the end you'll be much happier. Doing it right is usually better than doing it cheap.

I'm in the process of acquiring the same boat, by the way. I'm glad you like yours.

 

[mellowsail]

So I think I found an outboard! I'm headed to Summerlind Key tomorrow to pick up a Yamaha 6hp 4-stroke long shaft. It only has about 40 hrs on it. The guy wants $800 for it. Now I need to replace the outboard bracket with a more substantial one to handle the weight of the 4-stroke. Any thoughts on this decision?? Thanks!

 

[Big Orange]

So I think I found an outboard! I'm headed to Summerlind Key tomorrow to pick up a Yamaha 6hp 4-stroke long shaft. It only has about 40 hrs on it. The guy wants $800 for it. Now I need to replace the outboard bracket with a more substantial one to handle the weight of the 4-stroke. Any thoughts on this decision?? Thanks!

I just sold a Fulton o/b bracket that I had a hard time finding someone willing to give me $75 for! But it was just what you need. I recommend them, especially if you can find a used one.

New ones seem to run around $250