shaft length for outboard on CD26

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Coosaw
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shaft length for outboard on CD26

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What is the recommended shaft length for the outboard motor on a CD26? I am considering replacing my tohatsu which has a 27" shaft with a Yamaha 9.9 which has a 20" shaft. The 20" shaft will place the cavitation
plate approx 1.5" below the water surface.
Thank you for your thoughts,
Rick
Chrisa006
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Location: CD25 "Windsong" Hull# 674 Guilford Ct.

Re: shaft length for outboard on CD26

Post by Chrisa006 »

My CD25 had a 5hp long shaft and needed it if there were any chop.
Chris Anderheggen
CD25 "Windsong"
Catalina 30 "Kestrel"
Catalina 387 " Parrot Cay"
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