Is this a long shaft outboard?

[keylime]

I’m buying an outboard to replace an old one on my 20 foot sailboat.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...1209808658860/

[Nicholson58]

There are only two shaft lengths. Measure from the inside bottom of the transom bracket to the shaft center.

[er9]

definately looks like one from the pic.

[keylime]

Originally Posted by Nicholson58

There are only two shaft lengths. Measure from the inside bottom of the transom bracket to the shaft center.

Trouble is, it’s far away

[keylime]

Originally Posted by er9

definately looks like one from the pic.

Thanks

[TampaTom]

Per the (L) in the model number, its a long shaft 20". (XL) is extra long 25"
https://www.marineengine.com/mfr/mercury_models.html

[wingssail]

Originally Posted by Nicholson58

There are only two shaft lengths. Measure from the inside bottom of the transom bracket to the shaft center.

BTW, for future refernce, I believe the measurment is from the inside bottom of the transom bracket to the top of the cavitation plate, above the propeller.

Many motors come in three lengths, (S) short shaft 15.5", (L) long shaft 20". (XL) is extra long 25"

[keylime]

Thanks for that. Looks like I’m fixing my old one. Any thoughts on this problem?
https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...d.php?t=237481