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
Extra Long Long Shaft?
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Re: Extra Long Long Shaft?
They only made a standard shaft and a long shaft, yours must be homemade!
Post a photo.
Jacob
Post a photo.
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Re: Extra Long Long Shaft?
Drive shaft tube lengths, 18.5" & 24.5".
Make it idiot proof and someone will make a better idiot.
Re: Extra Long Long Shaft?
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?
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Re: Extra Long Long Shaft?
Historically working engines designed for high gunnel (gunwale) pontoons etc.
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Re: Extra Long Long Shaft?
Displacement hulls also had taller back ends.
15 and 20 legs are for planing hulls. Different concept.
Good question though.
BnC
15 and 20 legs are for planing hulls. Different concept.
Good question though.
BnC
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