Yes now there lies a slight problem ....
I've kept my 40hp mariner off of my old boat to fit on the new one....
However the boat requires a long shaft, and yes you've guessed it, my engine is a short shaft
On the plus side the man I did the deal with, has let me borrow the 25 HP which wasn't included in the sale, but was on the boat for a month while I get mine sorted(converted to LS) or source a long shaft motor of some description .
So you are right Jim