Outboard Shaft Length???

[x25dave]

Hello, I recently purchased a Seago 260 Eco inflatable dinghy, and am contemplating the purchase of an outboard for it.
I notice that shafts seem to be long, standard, and short.

Which is going to be suitable for my little inflatable please?

 

[Niander]

well short obviously......

 

[VicS]

Hello, I recently purchased a Seago 260 Eco inflatable dinghy, and am contemplating the purchase of an outboard for it.
I notice that shafts seem to be long, standard, and short.

Which is going to be suitable for my little inflatable please?

Short / aka standard

Short and standard usually mean the same. Some manufacturers call them "standard" most call them "short". They suit a transom height up to about 15"

Long shaft models are 5" longer and suit transoms up to about 20" height

 

[x25dave]

Thank you both, especially VicS, very informative, and helpful

Dave