For what it's worth. I bought my 1983 17 with a 4hp long shaft Yamaha. It had the stock fixed mount. It was not working well for me. My other sailboat had an adjustable and I loved the versatility. I installed another one on the 17. The motor can be adjusted easily for different conditions. I have it at the lowest position for bow work when solo or when the waves are big. When I am cruising under power in calm conditions the motor is up a bit more and works better. For getting the motor out of the water it is excellent. I also have the motor trimmed just right so I am powering parallel to the water line. Installing an adjustable is a pain in the arse but was well worth it for me. Cheers All. Tim D. #369 M17 PUFF I am off for a sail..... Bert, I'm looking to get the same outboard. I heard both long shaft and short shaft comments here. How is the short shaft working? I also have the original fixed mount. What is everyboady else using as a motor? Thanks, Moti "the wake"#254
I just purchased and installed a 2007 2hp Honda short shaft on my M 15. I found that I can not kick it up out of the water because the housing hits the
stern. I have the original fixed mount. I know many of you have the same
motor. What have you figured out?
Thank you in advance, Bert Felton M 15 Bella
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