The boats I saw using the short shaft motors use a Hyd Jack Plate. The problem is if you have the motor down and trim all the way up you hit the cowling on the tansom. The boats I have seen factory rigged that way have a sticker on the console telling you not to do it. But S**t happens. Damage 1 cowl and see what that sets you back. Also hopefully you don't damage your transom or back deck. I understand that the SHO's will come in long shaft this year. I would just wait.
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