Long or short shaft??

[tonye]

Hey chaps,

I found a cheapish Bombard Aerotec (2004 - £500) which I may get if I can find a good engine. But what do I need - a long or short shaft? Do I need to consider anything else orther than is it long or short?

Thanks guys, any advice gratefully appreciated

PS
what does a good set of launch wheels go for nowadays?

[tonye]

arggg boat gone would still like to know the answer though lol. I'm assuming its just a short though!

[willk]

Yes, they are Short Shaft.

[tonye]

Do you think 50Kgs is too much to manhandle? I'm not an ape but am young and fit lol

I fancy a newish engine for the peace of mind. I suppose one of those trolleys would help?

[Dino89]

i had a yam 30 3 cylinder which i could get in and out the back of people carrier and on my bombard 420 on my own ,that was not to much of a problem , but i wouldnt want to carry it to far ideally do the whole lifting and setting up as close to the boot as poss , i am pretty sure that was around the 50kg mark
if u r wanting carry any distance think you would tire pretty quickly more the heavy awkward shape than just the weight

[Max...]

Originally Posted by tonye

Do you think 50Kgs is too much to manhandle? I'm not an ape but am young and fit lol

Yes! I'm not as young, fit and strong as I once was but more than 30KG is a PITA.