DE23 Transom Change

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Glenn
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DE23 Transom Change

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The DE23 plans call for a 20" shaft. I would like to us a 25" shaft. Is it just a matter of cutting the transom 5" higher?

I'm a little concerned with the 20" transom in following seas and with reverse gear in chop. Do you think my concern is worth the extra cost of a extra long shaft engine?
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Re: DE23 Transom Change

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Glenn wrote:Is it just a matter of cutting the transom 5" higher?
Yes
Glenn wrote:Do you think my concern is worth the extra cost of a extra long shaft engine?
No. The motorwell bulkhead in front of the transom is the height of the uncut transom on Jacques' designs. Water entering the motorwell will drain out without getting into the rest of the boat.

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I am also concidering 25 inch

But wondered if cutting it out later for 20" shaft would be a big chore?

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