20" or 25" shaft for 20ft w/bracket

Bigshrimpin · #1 10-02-2006, 02:19 AM

Here are a few pics of 25" shaft motors on 20sf's. The engines appear to be jacked up high. Do you guys think a 20" shaft motor would be better suited for a 20 footer with a bracket.

71kidcasper · #2 10-03-2006, 07:35 PM

Bigshrimpin, I'm not an expert on performance, but my experiences with brackets on small boats has told me to keep the powerhead as high above the water as possible. I do agree that they look a little funny however i think that they stay drier. I know that you are in the process of building your own bracket, is that going to be a flotation bracket? If so maybe it will keep the stern up high enough so that it will not be an issue.

afernand · #3 10-05-2006, 10:13 PM

What size Suzuki is that on the B-Bracket? And is it a 25" shaft? - Thanks for info. - aaf

warthog5 · #4 10-05-2006, 11:11 PM

That's a DF-140. You can tell by the Spoiler on the top/aft of the cowl.

FELLOW-SHIP · #5 10-06-2006, 04:21 PM

Ha Warthog

Them’s are sure little props on them 140”s

Beautiful boat.

FellowShip

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