71' 50hp shaft lenth?

larky

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looking at this motor to buy. but first does anyone know if a model# 50173
is a long or short shaft? thanks
 

Joe Reeves

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Re: 71' 50hp shaft lenth?

50173 was manufactured in both versions.

(Short Shaft Or Long Shaft)
(J. Reeves)
Measure from the underside of the transom brackets (brackets that secure the engine to the boat) down to the cavitation plate (plate just above the propeller). The measurement won't be exact BUT whatever is closest to the following indicates whether the engine is a short shaft or long shaft engine.

15" = Short Shaft

20" = Long Shaft

25" = Extra Long Shaft

http://stores.ebay.com/Evinrude-Johnson-Outboard-Parts-etc?refid=store
 
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