moti: i would not run the M15 on a short-shaft. i have a long-shaft honda 2H and i've been in conditions where i did cavitated a few times. these were all in south puget sound. as i could keep things in-hand by moving my body closer to the stern (caused more pounding of the bow) and had some seaway to motor a bit off the wind i was able to do OK. if i had a short-shaft motor i believe i would have been in a pickle of situation as i wouldn't have been able to make any headway against the wind and tide. i single-hand ... if i go to the bow the motor is cavitation center (i'm at 220#) with my long-shaft. dave scobie M15 #288 - Scred (yes, i finally named the boat) Moti Krauthamer <moti@thumbprintcorp.com> wrote: Hello, I know this topic has been discussed before but does anyone have experience with a Honda 2hp short shaft on an M15 with a fixed mount? I am looking for a Honda 2hp and the only one I could find used in my area was a short shaft. I will be sailing in fresh and saltwater. I am concerned the short shaft will come out of the water on the rough days on Puget Sound. (By the way if anyone has a Honda 2HP they want to sell, please let me know now) Thanks, Moti "The Wake" --------------------------------- You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost.