15 vs 20 in. transom

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Fadec

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Just curious. Other than the weight of the motor (15 vs 20 in. shaft) is there any advantage of having a boat with 15 in. transom vs a 20.

Fadec
 
More freeboard, so if your going to be anywhere with some waves/chop the more freeboard you have the better off you are.
 
Fadec said:
Just curious. Other than the weight of the motor (15 vs 20 in. shaft) is there any advantage of having a boat with 15 in. transom vs a 20.

Fadec

Whatever you decide, don't butcher a 20" transom to make a short shaft motor work.
 
If you have to get out of the throttle quick the backwash is less likely to come over the transom of a 20 inch transom than a 15. In short, as stated above it gives you more freeboard which makes you less likely to take in water n be swamped. Unless you run small lakes or rivers exclusively, get a 20- inch, that would be my advice.
 
I would much prefer backtrolling with a 20" transom than a 15".
 

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