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<blockquote data-quote="strander100" data-source="post: 335449" data-attributes="member: 12106"><p>Just to add to the mix. I have an Alumacraft 1650MV and a Yamaha 9.9 long shaft. The motor was purchased for two reasons; first, it can be moved by one person and I fish in the winter and store it in the house between trips. Second, I hope to use it as a kicker motor for a larger boat, yet to arrive.</p><p></p><p>My motor usage rate is at about 300 hours and the boat planes just fine. However, I have a "High Thrust" model and can only speak to the performance on that type of setup. </p><p></p><p>Reviewing your main question, which seems to pertain to using a short shaft on your 20 inch transom, I say go for it. I fish rock infested rivers and troll small lakes, seldom having a need for WOT, either. Plus, my motor hangs down two inches lower than it should and I have been considering a jack plate to raise it up.</p><p></p><p>In the final analysis, it's your boat so do whatever you want and have a blast.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="strander100, post: 335449, member: 12106"] Just to add to the mix. I have an Alumacraft 1650MV and a Yamaha 9.9 long shaft. The motor was purchased for two reasons; first, it can be moved by one person and I fish in the winter and store it in the house between trips. Second, I hope to use it as a kicker motor for a larger boat, yet to arrive. My motor usage rate is at about 300 hours and the boat planes just fine. However, I have a "High Thrust" model and can only speak to the performance on that type of setup. Reviewing your main question, which seems to pertain to using a short shaft on your 20 inch transom, I say go for it. I fish rock infested rivers and troll small lakes, seldom having a need for WOT, either. Plus, my motor hangs down two inches lower than it should and I have been considering a jack plate to raise it up. In the final analysis, it's your boat so do whatever you want and have a blast. [/QUOTE]
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