Is this Mercury considered a long shaft?

[1960 Starflite]

Looking at another engine for my pontoon.

Mercury 850 s/n 4294375, don't see any letters after s/n on the engine block, thinking it's a 1975 model.

Measuring from the bottom of the engine cowl to center line of prop shaft is 28 inches.

Anyone know the weight of this engine?

Thanks, Tom

[sutor623]

You need to measure from the top of the transom mount, to the anti-vent plate. If it is 20" it is a long, 15" is a short. Odds say that it is a longshaft.

[merc850]

235 lbs.

[sutor623]

235 lbs.

Hahaha, you sure would know Merc850

[1960 Starflite]

Thanks for the prompt replies, I'll measure it again, at the correct place.

[1960 Starflite]

Pete, I measured as suggested, looks like around 21", sooooooooo it's a long shaft. Thanks