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I'm buying a Honda outboard motor and mounting bracket for my Getaway. I saw one reference that I need the short shaft. Can someone confirm that the short shaft is needed?

Thanks

Jeff

I have an electric motor and bought the shortest shaft I could find. Since the boat sits so low, I would imagine you would want a short shaft on the outboard.

If you are using the cheetah mount you should get the short shaft. The long shaft will dragging the water.

Mine's a long-shaft. (After 3 kiddies and years of satisfied wedded bliss, I hope my wife agrees it's just right.)

A 2 HP Honda if you wanna be serious, on a custom "transom" mount that works just fine.

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Experienced monohull sailer, new to Hobies. I chose a Getaway to get started. Sailing in Northern Calif.

Jeff, which length shaft did you go with?

I have a short shaft, but I am in the shallows a lot and only use it under bridges.
I have found out you need to run it about once a month to clean it out.
hope that helps.

some of it may depend on the weight you will be carrying, and the type of mount, as well as the placement of the weight on board.

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Jerry Malone

Long shafts place a heavy load on the mount, so Cheeta requires short. No reason for longer than required to get under water.

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Matt Miller
Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Hobie Cat USA