Mako 260 Repower 25" or 30" shaft

[propwash03]

I just looked at the weight and I found the verados are 635! Wow those are heavy. I may have to step down to the 200s which weigh 510. I talked to the insurance company and they said the manufacture has to send them a letter approving the increased HP over 400 which I dont think will happen. The 1989 L200ETXFs are running great for now so I may delay and wait until I have a failure. I like the Verados because of the steering and throttle by wire which would make rigging more simple. Eventually Id like to remove the oil system and go with a 4 stroke. Im also thinking about resale because I can do the repower and rerigging myself.

[Rickski]

My 1989 260 has twin Yamaha 200's with 25" shafts. Let me know how the repower goes. The yamaha's are 400 pounds each. What's the weight on the Verado 225's?

[propwash03]

I have a 1989 Mako 260 Walkaround. I want to do a repower and I need to know if I have 25" or 30" shafts. I currently have a pair of Yamaha 200 L200ETXF engines and even Yamaha can't tell me what the shaft length is. Thanks for any info. I'm thinking of going with Merc Verado 225s