Or even better move some weight to the rear batteries gas tanks ect.

Outboard motor shaft length for pontoon boat. If youre not sure what those names mean just pay attention to the size that is mentioned in the description of the shaft. Other shaft lengths exist. This doesnt necessarily mean that smaller engines will suck.

The outboard shaft length is the vertical distance between the top of the mounting clamp bracket and the bottom of the cavitation plate aka the ventilation plate. I also will be installing lifting strakes at roughly the same time. Short shafts are 15 to 19 inches long.

Here is a picture that shows you exactly where the outboard motor shaft length stands. Youd find standard size for example. Keep in mind there is about 2 of adjustment in the motor mounting holes.

For 16-foot boats getting a 25HP motor should do the trick. An enjoyable experience is determined not only by the horsepower of the motor but also a correct adjustment of your trolling shaft length. To do so you will want to measure at the exact center of the transom from the very top to the very bottom.

Rite this minute it has a Yami 50Hp outboard on it with a 20 shaft. Any boat longer than 20 feet shouldnt have less than a 115HP motor. Short shaft15 inches.

Shaft length Typically the standard shaft length on the market is 42 inches. The Evinrude Pontoon Series already includes 90- 115- and 150-hp models. 25 tubes with NO strakes.