Author Topic: Motor shaft length (Read 203 times)

Nor · « **on:** June 14, 2015, 04:44:40 PM »

I have a 71 19.6. Not sure which to by a 20" of 25" shaft. I'm putting a 150 Suzuki on the boat. Any thoughts?

RickK · « **Reply #1 on:** June 14, 2015, 05:28:48 PM »

Hi Nor,
Are you going to raise the transom? Porta Lift? Jack plate? If yes then maybe a 25 would work. If not, then a 20" is the default.
Are you sure it is a 196 and not a 191? Here is a price list from '71 http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2825&title=as-all-models-price-options3-1971&cat=570

RickK · « **Reply #2 on:** June 14, 2015, 05:35:29 PM »

Here is a link to a 68-69 catalog that has the 191 in it. http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=11788&title=1968-69catpg5&cat=744
The 191 has a unique bottom and is apparent at the transom. If you have pics of the back of your boat can you post them?
If you are sure it is a 196 (emblem on the side says 196) then it's a '72 at the earliest.