[Jason_Chambless]

I bought a 2011 gheenoe classic and am looking to buy a 20 hp motor. Is anyone running a short shaft motor? I'm worried about cavatation. I have a 13 gheenoe with a 9.9 hp 20 inch shaft Mercury, put that motor on the Classic had no problems and hit 20mph with a decent fishing load.
Currently measurements are 17 inch transom, 19 inches from the stationary jackplate. (Came with boat)
They ran a older mercury 25hp long shaft.

Would love to hear from other gheenoers
That have tried this but all comments and suggestions are appreciated.

 

[Jason_Chambless]

I can take off the plate if needed.

 

[Backcountry 16]

Short shaft motor will work on it for sure.

 

[Backcountry 16]

Sorry didn't see the jack plate on it. Why don't you just remove it?

 

[Jason_Chambless]

Sorry didn't see the jack plate on it. Why don't you just remove it?

I can, just came with the boat. Don't really know why they had it on.

 

[Backcountry 16]

If you remove it a 15 inch shaft will be perfect for that boat

 

[PG350]

try the short shaft if too high you can lower the jack plate or remove it.