Engine Shaft length on a V21

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Originally Posted by Destroyer

You're correct, 20" is the norm for a V20. But when they made the V21 they basically added a built in bracket on the stern, and for a V21 the norm is 25"...which makes me a few hundred dollars poorer since I'll either have to convert my 20" Merc to a 25" or add a jack plate to lower the Merc. Either way it's gonna cost a few sheckles.. I'm kinda leaning towards converting it since I have to change the impeller for routine maintenance anyways. Anyone have any thoughts on the matter? Anyone have a 25" lower end for a 1991 Merc 200?

They get about $550 for the 5" spacer kit for the outboard, so finding a 25" engine with a blown powerhead may be cheaper, then resell your old 20" stuff to recover the profit. Soundsl ike to much work, you should ship it down here and I'll hang this 225 I got on it.