40hp merc long to short shaft conversion

[dawg615]

Just picked up a long shaft 40hp merc and was wondering how expensive and difficult it would be to convert it to a short shaft. Thanks.

 

[Mi duckdown]

Re: 40hp merc long to short shaft conversion

Serial number???? Probably more than you paid for the motor

 

[racerone]

Re: 40hp merc long to short shaft conversion

Huge amount of work.-----Find a short shaft motor or build up the transom 5"

 

[hotrod53]

Re: 40hp merc long to short shaft conversion

Much easier to convert a short to a long shaft. How about one of those sliding brackets that mount to the transom, but I don't think they are cheap.

 

[dawg615]

Re: 40hp merc long to short shaft conversion

I'm picking it up Sunday, so I don't have the serial # at the moment. Gave $1000 for 15x48 skiff, motor, and trailer. I can add on to the transom, I do some fabricating and welding. Unless I can come across somebody willing to trade locally. Thanks for the info.

 

[Mi duckdown]

Re: 40hp merc long to short shaft conversion

OR find a compatable donor short shaft and swap the power head.????