The Kit Includes:
DUE TO THE LENGTH OF THE LONG TAIL SHAFT NEEDED, (110") THIS KIT ONLY SHIPS FOR A FLAT RATE OF $299.00. FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE TO CANADA, PLEASE CALL US AT (315)946-9400
The four bolt holes fit most engine bases from 18hp to 23hp
The tiller handle can be fixed to either side to allow for left hand and right hand steering
The engine base has FIVE different settings for engine balance and propeller control
The long tail swivels 360 degrees and can rest inside your boat during transport
The PTO Shaft Connector
The 1" diameter PTO shaft fits over the engine's crank and the long tail slots into it on the reverse end. Includes both screw and key mechanisms to lock into place. The PTO shaft uses 2 roller bearings.
The housing is bolted over the engine's drive shaft. Easily apply grease through the two zerk fittings installed.
All engines have the four bolt hole configuration. This kit utilizes a 5" Bolt Circle
Please add one of the electric start engines to your cart above for an additional cost and we will ship everything you need to get right on the water! The kit also fits the following 1" Horizontal, Keyed Shaft Motors:
Kill Switch Installation
If, within TWO years from the date of purchase your longtail mud-motor kit fails due to a defect in materials, or workmanship, we will repair or replace, at our discretion, any part that we determine to be defective in materials or workmanship, free of charge. If the product fails, the buyer must contact Mud-Skipper for an RMA prior to returning the product. Failed parts must be returned for inspection. Shipping expenses for any item submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty are the responsibility of the owner of the item. Mud-Skipper will provide return shipping of the repaired or replaced part to the customer via UPS, USPS parcel post, or other freight carrier of our choice (additional charges for expedited return shipping to the buyer is the responsibility of the buyer). This warranty does not cover damage due to impact, normal wear, excessive wear to the shaft or shaft bushings due to lack of lubrication, neglect, corrosion, lack of maintenance, modification to the product, or misuse. The customer will be responsible for the shipping costs of any item returned to them that is not covered under warranty. This warranty is provided to the original purchaser. Proof of original purchase is required on all warranties, exchanges, and returns. Electrical parts ARE covered under this warranty. Propellers ARE NOT covered under this warranty.
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, email us.
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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