any way to use a 20" shaft motor on a bracket that requires a 25" shaft motor?

[bcraigan]

I am curious if theres any way to use a 20" shaft motor on my gill bracket that requires a 25" shaft motor.. Any kind of jack plate that lowers? Lots of 20" shaft motors around me cheap, but not a lot of 25"s in my price range.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by bcraigan

I am curious if theres any way to use a 20" shaft motor on my gill bracket that requires a 25" shaft motor.. Any kind of jack plate that lowers? Lots of 20" shaft motors around me cheap, but not a lot of 25"s in my price range.

On my 21 I used a 6" set-back manual jack-plate and it works, but I would NOT suggest using one on a bracket...recalling several past attempts at that, it buries the engine in the wake when the boat comes off plane to slow down...I wouldn't do it...sorry man...bust out a few more bucks and go for the 25"er...

[bcraigan]

Thanks man. That makes sense. Seems like a few 25's popping up now too.

[macojoe]

I had a 25 on my V20 always wished I could have had a 30 just to stay out of the water some, no think a 20 is a good Idea

[bcraigan]

Is there any way to use a 30? There is one for sale near me here for a decent price...

[Blu_Lunch]

You can do what I did I have a 20 inch transom I ran a Jackplate all the way up for the extra 5 inches and I run a 25 inch motor.........