long or short

[laguna]

Hello all,I,m new to all this so please bear with me,My question is, what is the criteria for using a long or short shafted outboard.
Hoping you can help me

[astra]

Hi and welcome,Long and short shaft outboards are different type lengths of legs of outboard engines depending on height of the transom. Hope this helps

[willk]

Transom depth 15" - Short Shaft (also referred to as Standard Shaft)
Transom depth 20" - Long Shaft

HTH

[laguna]

Thank you lads, a big help

[willk]

Originally Posted by laguna

Thank you lads, a big help

Yer welcome.

If you have a more specific question or application in mind - I'd suggest that you cast your bread upon these murky waters - and you will find it