pleaze help

[Chris]

waht are the differnce between outboard motor big versus small shaft engines? Question1 lm looking to buy boat but dont know what kind motor to get on it? 12 ft alumnum vhull will either work? thankyou

[knotreelly]

where your motor sits, does the propeller sit high in the water? you' ll need a long shaft. on a 12', a short should work, but if theres a chance you up size in boat, say to a 16', will that short shaft be deep enough to work a 16' properly. i'm talking a 20 hp or lower, i don't know if they make short shafts for larger engines, they might. either would work for a 12' aluminum in my opinion, but i would go with a long. easier to sell a long shaft. just my opinion

[Chris]

ok thanks. wasnt sure which one i should get

[noresman]

Another thing to consider is where you fish. If you fish a lot of smaller shallow ponds or rivers I would recommend a short shaft motor. Less chance of busting a prop or worse.

[YOTE BUSTER]

I would think about boat size. A 12 footer runs out of room in a hurry with two guys and gear.14 or 16 would be better if your going to trailer it