Brian Kirkland
Username: Brian_kirkland
Registered: 08-2011
Posted on Thursday, October 20, 2011 - 10:34 am:
WB30 came with a Mariner 4 as a replacement outboard (original had been stolen), seller apologised for it "not being right". Now, several years later, I recognise that he meant the shaft was too short. Julian's picture of his outboard on his old WB (see "Engine Aground" thread) shows the shaft clearly. Well on my WB the shaft is a good 2 inches shorter, and has caused hull damage. What length of shaft are folks using? I had planned to purchase "preloved" if I can find one, or new if I can afford it, a Mariner or Tohatsu 5 or 6 Sailmate. I understand these have a 'long' shaft as standard. Would "long" shaft be appropriate?