STV euro with Short-Shaft engine?

[Sjefen]

Just wondered if it was possible to use a Mercury 260 SS on a STV euro, without having to cut down the transom?

[gary slagle]

rapidjack makes a jackplate for 15 mid to 20 inch transom.

[Sjefen]

Hi Gary,

Yes i've seen those. But i was hoping to avoid the extra weight and setback. So it's not possible to hook a short-shaft engine onto the 20" transom, because then the engine would be too high even at the lowest level?

[rock]

We tried the one Gary refered to and while it did allow for installation, the boat didn't like it. I should also state it was on a River Rocket and not a Euro which could make a difference cuz I am using a similar plate on my Allison with a 15" motor and it does fine.

Rock

[87allison]

These boat perform better with some setback or did for me but I weight 290 lbs.

[Markus]

I have a 20 inch offshore mid if you need one...

[josh7_78]

I am using a similar plate on my Allison with a 15" motor and it does fine.

Rock, what plate is it you are using on your Ally?

[spearhunter7]

I have a euro with a 15" 300 pro max, and my transom is not cut down. it runs awesome and seems to like it. its on a hydrodynamics jack plate.

[RNM018]

Spear Hunter , Passed you on your way home last night .
Good Looking Ride !!!

Hope to be back out on the river soon !

Rich Martin 018

[Fish]

Hi Gary,

Yes i've seen those. But i was hoping to avoid the extra weight and setback. So it's not possible to hook a short-shaft engine onto the 20" transom, because then the engine would be too high even at the lowest level?

it is my understanding that these boats were made for a 20" transom. cutting the transom or hydrodynamics jackplate are the only 15' options as far as i know.

[rock]

Rock, what plate is it you are using on your Ally?

I think it was a 10" Allison plate I cut on and reconfigured to work. With dual cable there were some clearance issues at full lock but it now has hydraulic and works perfect.

Rock