short shaft

[Jim K]

Anyone use a short shaft engine on a H-22? Perhaps with a modification to the bracketJim

 

[Mark]

Long Shaft

Hi Jim,I have a Johnson sail Master long shaft 9.9. I also use a high quality adjustable motor mount. I sail in rough water, so motoring in extreme conditions DEMANDS the prop bee deep in the water. this is because the transom will lift up as the bow dives in rough water. However in calm water--if you CAN COUNT ON IT--it should not matter as long as it is deep enough not to cavitate. You will also have problems if a person goes to the bow. On these small boats, one person at the bow has a large impact on the transom. There is very little boat in the water to keep it from dipping down at the bow which lifts the stern on a 22.Hope this is helpful things to consider.Mark

 

[Jim K]

Thank you, Mark

Maybe I'll just spring for the longer shaft. Its a brand new engine.Jim

 

[Johnnny]

Long Shaft

Jim, I have 3 LS, 1983 4.5hpEvinrude, 1989 4hpJohnson and a ,,(yes it still runs) 1976 7hpClinton. If yer in need of a running LS I would loan ya one. Just let me decide wichun I am gonna use on my H22, then the others are for sale or loan to any Sailor.Cheers, and Happy SailingJohnny

 

[Jim K]

I have an old johnson

Thanks, JohnnyI have old Johnson on her now and it runs fine. I just have a new Nissan sitting in the garage which has the short shaft.Jim

 

[me]

errrrrrrr......

I don't know if I really wanna hear about your "old johnson" and your "short shaft".Though I did see a boat recently called "The Twins"