When it comes to maintaining or upgrading your boat's outboard motor, one crucial measurement you'll need is the shaft length. The shaft length of an outboard motor determines how deep the motor sits in the water and plays a critical role in ensuring your boat performs efficiently. Whether you're replacing a propeller, installing a new motor, or adjusting your boat’s setup, knowing how to measure the outboard motor shaft size is key to making sure everything fits correctly. Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki, and all other outboard brands fit the same criteria for measuring.


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Mercury Marine is a renowned name in the boating world, known for its superior quality and cutting-edge technology. Here’s why Mercury outboards are an excellent choice: Unrivaled Performance, Innovative Technology: Features like SmartCraft digital technology provide real-time diagnostics and enhanced control and are designed to endure harsh marine environments.
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What's more satisfying than a good day spent on the boat? Maybe knowing that you've worked on it yourself! DIY work doesn't have to mean slapdash or chintzy. With quality parts, the right tools, and some spare time, you can make improvements you can be proud of.
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Spring is the time for rejuvenation and renewal. What better way to prepare for the oncoming boat season than to enter it with new seats. Follow the steps below for a fun and customizable DIY project.
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This place is new to me. I have been out of the boat ownership picture for years. I made a big order and by my own error, i ordered the wrong item. GLS has a second to none customer service in all aspects of doing business on-line. I cannot emphasize the happiness and stress free experience enough. I highly recommend your hard earned dollars to be spent at Great Lakes Skipper.
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The customer service is great up to the point where you have to return a product. I ordered a boat cover for my 2019 Sun Tracker and mistakenly ordered one for a 2018. It obviously didn’t fit, so I searched until I found the cover for a 2019 and returned the 2018 cover. They waved the restocking fee because I ordered a new one. The second cover doesn’t fit either. This time the return was paid for.
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