[Carl]

Thanks guys,

I kinda was thinking along those same lines about actually increasing the load on the transom since the engine is not directly hung on the transom but a distance from it. I wanted to make sure I wasn't over analyzing the problem. I will continue to look for a 20" shaft. I am looking for a 150 preferably a mercury since those are the controls on the boat. The engine that is on the boat is a mercury 150 (1986) has a blown power head and the lower unit has been hanging on the boat for two years not covered. I don't have a lot of faith in the lower unit either.


Carl