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Old 03 April 2013, 22:45   #1
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Hi just purchased Avon 4m searider and was unsure if I need long or short shaft engine? Any ideas thanks
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Old 03 April 2013, 23:19   #2
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Old 04 April 2013, 00:15   #3
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Don't assume it's a long shaft-loads get cut down, though it's a bad idea

Does the transom have a cutout on it or is it flat across the top between the tubes?
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Old 04 April 2013, 08:07   #4
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Hi just purchased Avon 4m searider and was unsure if I need long or short shaft engine? Any ideas thanks
From Poole via Ebay?
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