Futura shaft length?

Andy1970 · 29 June 2013, 11:00

Hi there

Just want to double check that I need a long shaft for an 4.2 futura FR
It's an 06 year and has the pointy cones and Not over sized tubes like on
the newer models.
I'm looking to get a 25 or 30 tiller.
Thankyou for any advice
Andy

whisper · 29 June 2013, 11:14

This may help

http://www.zodiacmarine.co.uk/boat/21/futura-mark-ii-fr

and

http://www.rib.net/forum/f50/my-new-...ura-52465.html

Andy1970 · 29 June 2013, 11:32

Ok thanks
Just wanted to comfim I'm looking at the right length before I shop around
Will be a 2stroke.

Landlockedpirate · 29 June 2013, 12:04

I cant remember the exact dates but I think your Futura may be a short shaft. I know the 2002 was short shaft, but cant remember what date they changed to long shafts.

Can you measure the transom height to confirm ? Its an expensive mistake if you get it wrong.

Andy1970 · 29 June 2013, 12:21

Ok thanks
I will measure transom on Sunday as getting the boat out, the zodiac
Specs data online seem to be for the current models, I wish it were short
shaft as there seems to be more around for sale.
Hope I can sort this and put my mind at rest.
Thanks again

Locozodiac · 29 June 2013, 15:25

Mark 1, 2, 2C are short shaft, Mark 3 is long shaft.

Happy Boating