willy.....that's what I thought. I have contacted a guy at work about a 2005 Merc kicker that I THINK is long shaft but can't positively confirm since he told me he measured 18"......I have asked him for the model number but no response yet. He last told me he foudn out there was a problem with the kill switch or something and had ordered a part.

That said, when I saw this Johnson I thought it would look so purty next to the 115. Too short I am sure. bummer.......