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Actually on the South Shore still.  Going to have to bring her through Shinnecock Canal and then West ! Long trip and that's why the motor info is so important.

I've always admired his boat and remember when he first got it, geez, 20 years or so ago, as he was doing work on her I n a marina I used to belong to.  I saw him this past year sailing to a fireworks show in July in The Bay - I approached him in my motor boat and asked if his boat was a commander - I recognized him...

Thx guys.  The 2 stroke 9.9 Yammy is an engine I own, so it would simplify things.  The boat is across The Sound, so a) I can't test for fit and B) this engine would just be my 'get her home' engine.  

The boat comes with a 4 hp 4 stroke yammi but I'm crossing a heavy current area and a nasty spot called Plum Gut and having enough ummpph is important.

Knowing she fit and would not cavitation would allow me to go get this crossing done now as it can turn cold here any week....

BTW - grew up in West Islip !  Class of '84

Does Commander Pete still frequent the site ?

H lives rather close to me and I'd like to get in touch with him.

Thx

It's official - I can't find anything specifically on the fit if an early 90's 2 stroke Yamaha 9.9 HP - not sure of the shaft length - all I know is it's about 18-19" from the bottom of the engines transom bracket to the top of the cavitation plate.  I'll be trying to sail but must be prepared for no wind.  I will be passing a well-known treacherous pass and will need the engine.

The best thing would be for me to fit her in to check, but the boat is a distance away and I'm hoping to go to pick up the boat, install the engine and go… I'm trying to get a line on another 2 stroke engine with a long shaft with as much HP as can fit as the nautical miles I'm looking to travel is a bit...

Newbie here.  

I'm trying to bring my 'new' Commander home.  I have an early 90's 9.9 Yamaha 2 stroke ( runs like new ) but I know it's not a 'long shaft' - however, the distance from where the bracket rests in the hull to the top of the lower unit's cavitation plate is 19".

Is this enough distance to properly work in what will be a long journey home ( if there's wind I'll sail, but I need the insurance policy of a good running, high HP engine as it's a loooong way ).

Not ideal for a shake-down cruise, but it's an option I'm playing with.

Thanks - BTW - I did try to search this on the forum, but I am having a challenging time narrowing things down...

I just wanted to introduce myself - I just purchased hull # 275, live on Long Island and have quite a few questions...

I have admired and wanted a Commander for quite some time and have finally decided to make the jump from centerboard day sailor to a full keeled boat designed by one of my favorite naval architects, C.A.

I've read a bot of info and am very glad to see the breadth and depth of info available on these boats.  With the right direction, instructions time and resources - I feel confident in making her yare...  

I have tried to use the search function and it is a little finicky to find what I'm looking for.  I'm hoping someone can help me use that function more effectively...