Yamaha 4-strokes - no long shaft lower unit kits

[Jim Bright]

I have a 15 hp 4-stroke Yamaha. It's a 15" shaft. Problem is I just bought a hull that needs a 20" shaft motor. My thinking was that I could just buy the longer lower unit. I was wrong. Yamaha does not sell the long shaft kit to swap out lower units for its 4-strokes.

Talked to a company called Bay Marine...they said they might offer the after-market long shafts next year. Guess I'll have to wait or buy a long shaft unless someone knows of any other options I have????

[uncljohn]

Jim-

What are you putting it on? How is it mounted to the transom? One of those Garelick adjustable motor brackets might handle your length issue.

[Jim Bright]

Putting it on a 15' skiff with a 20 inch transom.

Don't know much about the bracket you are referring too...can you describe how your idea would work for me?

[uncljohn]

I'm talking an adjustable outboard bracket that swings up and down, thus giving you the ability to lower your engine.
Though I don't know if that's appropriate for a 15' skiff.

http://www.boatersworld.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=361853

[Jim Bright]

My motor is a tiller so not sure that would work....i'll look into it a bit more.