85 Force

[bear1]

I have an 85 Force . How do determine the shaft length? I recently purchased this engine. I measured the from the bottom of my boat to the top of the transom and found 26 inches. Before installing my new/used engine can I determine the shaft length? Also, does anyone know the dry weight of the 85 Force. I am placing on a 18 ft center console that had a 60 evinrude. The Force appears to be much larger. My boat is rated up to a 140 HP

 

[maxum247]

Re: 85 Force

The newer Force outboards the (black one's) weigh around 249lbs with a 20" short shaft and with a 25" long shaft the weight is around 256lbs.
Measure from the underside of the engine mounting brackets where it hangs on the transom to the underside of the anti-cavatation plate, that's the flat plate above the propeller it will measure either 20 or 25 inches depending on wether the shaft length you have is long or short, if your transom is a 25" long shaft that's what your motor will need to be.