Mercury 200hp drive shafts questions.

[wilson750]

I'm looking at purchasing a boat that the owner installed motors that have to short of shafts. They are 99 mercury 200's twins. They need long shafts. Just looking for some answers as to what is involved with putting longer shafts in? Can I just purchased the shafts? Will I just need shafts and longer mount assemblys? I don't think a jackplate would be a option with these? Open for suggestions!

 

[Faztbullet]

Just buy 2 Bay MFG extension kits......

 

[wilson750]

Wow fazbullet, I just looked them up. That looks like teh way to go. Never knew there was such a company!! I gave them a call on prices but they are not open till 9am. Any idea on what they run?

 

[wilson750]

Well it looks like those kits are $750.00 kinda pricey. Couldnt I just drop the lower unit and install a 25" shaft and find an extension?

 

[Faztbullet]

You need 5"spacer,shift shaft,driveshaft,water tube,studs.....kits are a lotl cheaper and less intensive to install.