1959 35hp long to short

[MichaelMullis]

The bottom of my boat is even with the top of the ext. section on my 35 long. I know that this will create a lot of drag,but will it cause any other problems.I don't know if I want to go to the cost of converting to short. What do you guys think? Need suggestions! If do convert, does any one know if iboats carries parts this old?

 

[rolmops]

Re: 1959 35hp long to short

Hello<br />There is no great cost in going from long to short.You are removing parts,not just adding.<br />The parts you need to replace are the driveshaft,the shift rod and possibly you have to get 2 shorter pieces of water tubing,oh yes ,a bolt.The parts you remove are the extension piece,the long shift rod,the water tube extensions,the long driveshaft,six short bolts and a long one.<br />You will have less trouble with shallow ramps and shallow rocks etc.A chewed up prop is not exactly cheap to replace.<br />You can probably get some money for the extension pieces you are removing if you sell them on e-bay.<br />I just converted one from short to long,so I have the spare parts right here and so do plenty other people.<br />Good luck.

 

[plywoody]

Re: 1959 35hp long to short

It might be easier to raise the transom up 5 inches.<br />My opinion is spending virtually any money on a 1959 engine is too much money. It does seem to me that there are costs involved, like a shorter shaft etc...<br />But that's only my opinion.