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Time to pick a motor V131

That's what I thought. Does anyone know if you can remove a section of the outdrive to make it a short shaft?
 
audioguy said:
That's what I thought. Does anyone know if you can remove a section of the outdrive to make it a short shaft?
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I would say no because the drive shaft would still be the same size for a long shaft . But for some crazy reason I could be wrong .
 
Yes, as long as you get all the parts that go to the short shaft. Mid, drive shaft, and shift rod.

Is that a electric shift or mechanical?
 
Well I guess I am going to finish customizing the interrior, give it a paintjob and freshen up the wires, hoses, prop, impeller ect on the motor and drop it in the water. I got a friend who wants to get a boat so it may be his when it's all done.
 
audioguy said:
Well I guess I am going to finish customizing the interrior, give it a paintjob and freshen up the wires, hoses, prop, impeller ect on the motor and drop it in the water. I got a friend who wants to get a boat so it may be his when it's all done.
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Will make a nice project for sure . Keep us posted . Not turning this into a fishing boat are you ?
 
I am actually thinking of building a bench seat across the back and putting the gas tank in the bow. Any thoughts?
 
I think checkmate does a great job of balancing their boats. If the tank in in the rear keep it there unless your adding a lot more power(which your not). Moving it might have a bad effect on the handling of the boat.
 
Audio Guy, I may have the Ultimate Small High HP motor for you, if your still looking. I Sell boats and motors etc at a small marina in southern Wisconsin, we have a 1977 or 1976 Johnson 75 Stinger 3cylinder Looper, Manual Trim,Runs Perfectly, needs some white paint and some TLC, its been sitting, but every year ive been there (3yrs) i go out in the spring,hook her to water, and she starts, sounds incredible, but im a OMC/BRP guy.Parts are EZ to get, we also have a same vintage 70hp OMC,assorted older Evinrudes of all small sizes,50 and down, even a Original 1971 or so,50HP Lark 2 cylinder looper, 15 inch shaft (factory of course) all MINT, with controls, and I Mean MINT. The guy wanted a new 50 Etec, so he traded it in. Any interest Im not here "trying to sell and profit" I hook you guys up (all of you) at COST, Im sorry Mods if im not supposed to post this stuff, delete if its Illegal, Im just trying to help a guy out. Brannon 920-295-2069 or email- worner_brannon@yahoo.com
 
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