And away we go...

[CHANCE1234]

So, do I raise 5 inches and repower with older engine or replace it with the original height and engine or pay the $ for a shaft extension. How much could I get for the 1990 115 merc? Runs great but is off the boat for any tests or compression test. Complete with controls and harness. I'd really like a 25 inch shaft but the most cost effective would be to put everything back as original and finish modifying the splashwell. Decisions decisions.

[Bushwacker]

I would never go to all the trouble of redoing a transom without at least raising it to 25" because it's so easy to do right now, and you'll be kicking yourself later if you don't! The 20' hull is pretty susceptible for getting swamped by a big wave with the 20" transom . . . there is a reason they went to 25" and full height splashwells on the later models!

And rather than spend $500 on an extension kit for a 1990 vintage motor, you might be better off just putting that $ towards a 25" motor, and with a little luck maybe you could pick up a later model fresh water motor. Both Big Shrimpin and Egg-dog seem to have a lot of knowledge and contacts on Merc's - I'll bet they could help fix you up!

[DonV]

"Egg-dog".......good one Denny. I'm betting Egg-dog was heavy into the Egg Nog this Christmas!

Ditto on the 25" shaft/transom, it's a NO brainer didcussed many, many times on this forum.