Honda Converting a 25"shaft to 20"

[hi-speed]

Honda Converting a 25"shaft to 20"

I just bought two 98 honda bf50a 25"motors I have a 20" transom it looks like there is 5" extention on the mid section can this be removed and the shaft shortened? or must I raise my transom?<br />thanx in advance<br />hi-speed

 

[digimortal777]

Re: Honda Converting a 25"shaft to 20"

Re: Honda Converting a 25"shaft to 20"

how m,uch below the boat is the bottom of the shaft , you may be measuring it wrong

 

[hi-speed]

Re: Honda Converting a 25"shaft to 20"

Re: Honda Converting a 25"shaft to 20"

the cavitation plate would be 5" below transom