Motor Question????

[Michaeldi23]

Hello, I have been looking for a motor for my 16' for a while. I have found a deal on one but the only problem is it is a short shaft. Will this work or do I need to keep looking. Thanks

[fafnir]

The short shaft is fine on the c-16 in my opinion,  what kind of motor is it?  I know on most you can buy the shaft extension if you sail in big waves often and find the short shaft doesn't work for you. 

[Michaeldi23]

Thanks for the reply. It is a Tohatsu 3.5 hp short shaft. I do have a motor mount that lowers, I just hear everbody talking about long shafts for the 16'. Will the motor mount help in lager waves. Thanks

[Gil Weiss]

I use this same motor on my CP16 but it is a long shaft. I do not need to lower my motor mount under most conditions. The short shaft will work but you will need to lower the mount. Incidentally, I believe this motor is well suited for the 16. Light weight and more than ample power. It is simple and well built. I do have the model with neutral shift which makes it easy to use, especially getting in and out of my slip.

[B.Hart]

I run a 2hp evenrude short shaft. The motor has plenty of power but will lift when my 200#'s goes forward. If I was to replace I would go with a long shaft.

[K3v1n]

I run a Honda 2hp long shaft on my 16. Like you I looked around what others were using and it seemed the long shaft won out so that's what I went with.
It will drag in the water a bit when heeled well to port.

-Kevin

[fafnir]

I think the correct answer is a short shaft will work fine, and so will the long shaft :-)