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I looking at purchasing a new outboard for my 1988 offshore. How do i know what size shaft i need?
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Old February 3rd, 2008, 09:08 AM
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Default Re: shaft length
At the center of the boat, measure the height of the transom from where the motor is gonna sit, to the lowest point on the bottom. It should be close to 20" (standard shaft) or 25" (long shaft).
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