How to measure a outboard motor shaft correctly
Figuring out how to measure a outboard motor shaft isn't exactly rocket science, but if you get the numbers wrong, you're looking at a serious headache once you're out on the water. If the shaft is too short, your prop is going to suck in air and you'll go nowhere fast. If it's too long, you're adding unnecessary drag, risking damage in shallow water, and probably messing up your boat's handling. It's one of those "measure twice, buy once" situations that every boat owner eventually runs into. ...