Tell me if i got a good deal here

DOTHEDOG

ok i got me self an outboard engine at last an i'm a bit thrilled about it,it's a 15hp honda 4 stroke,it's about 5 years old,serviced in january and a new water pump fitted..

700 euro,an i can pay ur man at 100 quid a week

ok critics hit with it

short shaft

Atlantic Dawn

Sounds good the Honda 4 strokes are great for fuel efficiency and reliability. Only problem might be if your boat requires a long shaft engine, the short shaft won't have the same drive in the water and you could end up with the drive off the boat in a bit of rough weather which can be dangerous.

DOTHEDOG

hhmm i see what you mean,but i won't hopefully be goin out in that kind of weather,just mackerel fishin an stuff

fergal.b

Here is a link that might help, there is 5'' between a long and short shaft if your transom is 16" or less its a short shaft, the cavitation plate should be level with the bottom of the boat also make sure the waterpickup is covered with water.

http://www.onlineoutboards.com/Help.html?Question=Shaft-Length

DOTHEDOG

it is actually lower than that in the water so i should be safe

defitzi

U have got a very good deal at dat price if dat motor is a good one. BUT.....make sure he motor is good-if necessary, get someone who knows to check it out ...after all, your (and other) lives may depend on its rlibility -a damn sight more important than money!:)

ISAW

DOTHEDOG wrote: »

ok i got me self an outboard engine at last an i'm a bit thrilled about it,it's a 15hp honda 4 stroke,it's about 5 years old,serviced in january and a new water pump fitted..

700 euro,an i can pay ur man at 100 quid a week

ok critics hit with it

short shaft

Get a trapezoid transom mount like this if you want to get the short shaft deeper in
http://www.nextag.com/Panther-Auxiliary-Outboard-Adjustable-572904716/prices-html

DOTHEDOG

for that price i would rather make one

scaldybelt

ISAW wrote: »

Get a trapezoid transom mount like this if you want to get the short shaft deeper in
http://www.nextag.com/Panther-Auxiliary-Outboard-Adjustable-572904716/prices-html

"Not for use with 4-stroke engines. "

I'd recommend considering a jack plate if you find problems with the short shaft. But then again, they're not cheap (compared to the outlay on the engine already).

defitzi

reckon u hve a good deal if engine is ok nd as u say the shaft is deep enough. But.....try to find a cheap small one reserve if yr boat ( what is it?) can handle it. Otherwise , make sure you have a pair of oars if it can b rowed or use a single skull over the gransom it's easy to learn to use it ting is the sea is always potential hazard and a single engine can breakdown
even in good weather a second back up is a must.

demanufactured

DOTHEDOG wrote: »

ok i got me self an outboard engine at last an i'm a bit thrilled about it,it's a 15hp honda 4 stroke,it's about 5 years old,serviced in january and a new water pump fitted..

700 euro,an i can pay ur man at 100 quid a week

ok critics hit with it

short shaft

As good a deal as it is . it sounds too cheap to be honest , stolen maybe????
I have a 2004 model honda 15hp and theres no way id let it go for that cheap.

fergal.b

This was posted back in 2010 I'd say he's sorted now