Shaft length for a 13 ft whaler?

[S.T. Marine]

I need to know the shaft lenght that a mid 70's 13 ft boston whaler would be. I am assuming 20"can anyone confirm please

 

[Specks n Reds]

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[S.T. Marine]

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Even though it measures 17" is that because of the motors used back then were a little shorter than 20" is a 50 hp 4 cylinder merc from the 70's to much for the boat also? thanks

 

[Specks n Reds]

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[S.T. Marine]

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It measures 17 inches. The motor i have is 20 inches thats whats going to make me buy the boat or not. Whats a boat like that worth. needs paint interior and exterior and wood replaced. some fiberglass work in some areas no holes etc. it is a 1973 boat. Could a jack plate be used? or a spacer added. I would like to use the 50 merc i think it weighs about the same as the 40 johnson that is on there from the 60's please let me know thanks

 

[Specks n Reds]

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[S.T. Marine]

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yes the transom has that dip you are talking about in it. I can get the boat for 500 or boat and old motor the 40 for 600 also comes with a pos trailer still a trailer non the less. Whats my best bet to do. I have that cherry mercury 50 hp. I also have a 1994 johnson 35 mp. Manual start, tiller opperated motor also. This one measures like 21-22" I think a 50 would be cool but a little scary for me. What is that link for it had all sorts of boats. I havent seen a 13 ft with a 85 thats just sick. Please let me know what i should do thanks

 

[Specks n Reds]

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