Thread: Bracket on a 20
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Old 04-25-2011, 02:10 AM
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Default Re: Bracket on a 20

The '93 Merc as well as the '88 are both under 400 lbs.

That being said, raise the transom to 25", and go with an extra-long shaft motor.

(15" = short shaft; 20" = long shaft; 25" = extra-long shaft; 30" = extra, extra-long shaft)

And yes, replacing the steering arm needs powerhead removal.
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