Re: Tohatsu short to long shaft
I think you would be far ahead if you just sold your motor and put that money plus the $700 into buying a longshaft motor. Or look around for someone that might be willing to make a trade.
(In addition to the $700 - if you had to pay a boat mechanic to do it for you I'd say you'd be looking at least in the 4-6 hour range @$50-$75/hr. for all the work necessary.)
Just my 2 cents.