15 vs 20 in. transom

[Fadec]

Just curious. Other than the weight of the motor (15 vs 20 in. shaft) is there any advantage of having a boat with 15 in. transom vs a 20.

Fadec

 

[ADIBOO]

More freeboard, so if your going to be anywhere with some waves/chop the more freeboard you have the better off you are.

 

[jasper60103]

Just curious. Other than the weight of the motor (15 vs 20 in. shaft) is there any advantage of having a boat with 15 in. transom vs a 20.

Fadec

Whatever you decide, don't butcher a 20" transom to make a short shaft motor work.

 

[earl60446]

No advantage I know of. I like a 20" transom, never have another boat without one.
Tim

 

[Djknyork]

If you have to get out of the throttle quick the backwash is less likely to come over the transom of a 20 inch transom than a 15. In short, as stated above it gives you more freeboard which makes you less likely to take in water n be swamped. Unless you run small lakes or rivers exclusively, get a 20- inch, that would be my advice.

 

[crazymanme2]

I run Lake Michigan with a 15" transom & never had a problem.

 

[jy951]

I would much prefer backtrolling with a 20" transom than a 15".