Outboard Motors, Maintenance, Marine Hardware
Outboard Shaft Length: Short vs. Long, and How to Measure Your Transom
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Matching your outboard motor’s shaft length to your boat’s transom height is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make when repowering or outfitting a boat. An engine mounted too high draws in air instead of water, leading to overheating and prop cavitation; an engine mounted too low adds drag, sluggish steering, and severe splashback […]