How to measure an outboard shaft length the right way
If you're trying to figure out how to measure an outboard shaft length, you've probably already realized that "one size fits all" definitely doesn't apply to boat motors. It's one of those things that seems like it should be simple, but if you get it wrong by even a couple of inches, your boat is going to handle like a shopping cart with a bad wheel. Getting the right fit is the difference between a smooth ride and a day spent wondering why your engine is screaming or why you can't get on plane. ...