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Old 10-08-2014, 09:37 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by HopCar View Post

Putting a long shaft engine on a short shaft transom degrades performance a lot. You've got five extra inches of motor creating drag. My guess is that the long shaft is the problem.

The fin also creates extra drag.
That was my first thought. Long shafts are usually for sail boats. Did the dealer recommend the long shaft?
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