Raising the transom to accomodate a long shaft

[kabcpapc]

I have acquired a Mercury 25hp 2-stroke long shaft to put on my 1977 CollinsCraft 14' with stick steering. Boat has a transom for a short shaft. I know I can get a T-H Mini-jacker from Bass Pro for $77 or a CMC ML-65 adjustable jack plate for $220. But I thought I remembered seeing a post where someone raised their transom to hold a long shaft but I can't find it now. Does anyone remember that post? Any other suggestions?

 

[slasmith1]

Re: Raising the transom to accomodate a long shaft

buy the jack plate you will be happier with the results

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Raising the transom to accomodate a long shaft

no need for a jack plate, make a transom elevator. i have a 15' 1970 Collins side console, great boat 40 johnson.

http://www.iboats.com/Transom_Elevators/dm/list_time.1207246606--view_id.40157