| #1  11-04-2009, 06:22 PM | ||||
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 Long or short shaft motor?  I've decided to buy and restore a classic British Seagull motor to use as an Auxillary motor for my 16' Orkney Strikeliner. The plan is to get a 5 or 6 hp model & fit it on a cantilever mounting bracket. Just not sure if I should go for a long or short shaft model. Can anyone advise please? __________________ Don't Judge My Path If You Haven't Walked My Journey...     |
| #2 11-05-2009, 09:16 AM | ||||
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| Re: Long or short shaft motor? Hi You need to measure the distance from the top of the transom, where the engine is mounted to the water line. Seagull had 2 lengths - 16 inch and 22 inch (short or long shaft) Remember if you fit the engine in too deep it can be a problem to start due to the back water pressure in the exhaust. A good site with all the specifications is here http://www.saving-old-seagulls.co.uk...ec%20sheet.jpg Regards Dave  __________________ A bad days fishing is better than a good day a work! Home web page: Fishing boats & Equipment |
| #3 11-05-2009, 06:32 PM | ||||
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| Re: Long or short shaft motor? I'm intending to mount it on a Cantilever bracket that lifts the motor in and out of the water, so i'm assuming that the bracket can be mounted to suit either model.  __________________ Don't Judge My Path If You Haven't Walked My Journey... |
| #4 11-16-2009, 07:49 PM | ||||
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| Re: Long or short shaft motor? long shaft, trust me, my wife knows best! Normally you would use a long shaft on that particular boat, but if you are going to use it as an auxilliary i guess it doesnt matter, but one consideration should be, if your main engine goes in for repair you may want to use that seagull temporarily whilst your other is in sickbay, but using it on an aux bracket is alright for limping you home but its not ideal as it puts the boat out of trim slightly. short shaft won,t be long enough on the transom of your particular boat. |
