F-Ribs And Sibs - Inflatable Boat Community

Looking at buying a new mariner 20. So I was going to get a long shaft and clamp it a bit higher on the transom. As @ChrisParish stated...deffo don’t go long shaft. That’ll cause a whole host of far more serious issues. On the T38 trimming in will usually alleviate the annoying ventilation issues a...

The T38 hull is prone to causing problems when it comes to ventilation. Generally the solution is to trim the outboard right in (hole nearest the transom). Don’t get a long shaft - that’s a really bad plan. I have spoken with several owners and a dealer or two who all do this or sell to people who ...

@Harrison- I have a t38. Ran a 9.9hp yamaha 4 stroke last season but under powered. Looking at buying a new mariner 20. I felt the short shaft just never seemed to quite 'feel' right. I'veread about a wake bubble being created and causing prop issues. So I was going to get a long shaft and clamp it ...