TOPIC: Long or short shafts for Dorsett Catalina

Long or short shafts for Dorsett Catalina 11 years 6 months ago #76735

z34u2b1 Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 6 Thank you received: 0	Which is preferred? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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professor Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 758 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 1	There seems to be a lot of confusion on this subject. This has to do with the position of the motor and transom height. Short shaft has a 15" transom height. Long shaft is a 20" transom height. In both cases the amount of motor sticking below the hull is THE SAME !!!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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z34u2b1 Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 6 Thank you received: 0	Hi Karma....I'm thinking of powering a Catalina w/ twin Johnson 35's...is this folly...will a single 35 even get the boat on plane? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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