Re: Outboard shaft length?
digimortal777,<br />There is nothing wrong with the picture or what it says. Maybe just that the cavitation plate is not exactly level with the bottom of the boat, but never mind. The standard setting is level or .5 inch below the keel. Then you can raise the engine a hole to raise it an inch for less drag, more speed at wot and better fuel economy. If you don't get any problems with water pressure, cooling, ventilation or cavitatation in sharp turns.<br /><br />In your case digimortal777, is the propeller above the bottom of the boat? Do you have a picture of it so we can see it? <br />What about the hull shape, like a sailboat, rowboat or a... banana. <br />Don't confuse the way shaft length is measured in this case, with the actual length of the shaft itself. (From crankshaft to propeller shaft.)<br /><br />I really want to understand what you have and what you mean. I picture would be nice. Is there perhaps a web site with one for sale?