Extra Long Long Shaft?

[skipper20]

Did Seagull make 2 LS versions? My Silver #WSL 617JJ6 seems to have an extra long shaft. If that is the case, why the extra length?

Bill in Seattle

[seagull101]

They only made a standard shaft and a long shaft, yours must be homemade!
Post a photo.

Jacob

[Charles uk]

Drive shaft tube lengths, 18.5" & 24.5".

[skipper20]

Drive shaft tube length is 24.5" so no such thing as an extra long long shaft. However, that is longer for most, if not all, outboards sold here in the U.S. Brands such as Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki, Tohatsu, Honda, et all, have shaft lengths of 15" for short and 20" for long. Not sure why. Anyone care to guess?

Bill in Seattle

[Hugz]

Historically working engines designed for high gunnel (gunwale) pontoons etc.

[Collector Inspector]

Displacement hulls also had taller back ends.

15 and 20 legs are for planing hulls. Different concept.

Good question though.

BnC