transom/engine question

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You could probably have the shaft extended on your current engine to 25". Most engines have an extension kit available. That way you could rebuild the transom to 25", as it should be, and still keep your current engine. At least until the funds are available for an upgrade. No sense rebuilding a transom or buying a bracket for 20" shaft. If you ever sell, the new owner will certainly balk at a 20" transom, rebuilt or not.