Need help On 25 Merc ELH- quick !!

[goblerblaster]

I'm on my way to look at a used boat that has a 2005 Mercury 25 HP 2 stroke with a model number of " 25 ELH" and serial # of 1b00026. Boat has a 20 inch transom. Can someone tell me if this model number indicates a 20 " or 25" shaft length for the motor. I'm thinking it may be the 25 inch, but can't research while driving.....Thanks for any help. I don't want to drive 1025 more miles if this is the wrong shaft length for the boat.

 

[VAfan]

Re: Need help On 25 Merc ELH- quick !!

Not sure if this helps - My 99 25hp EL - means electric start - long shaft....don't know the length

 

[goblerblaster]

Re: Need help On 25 Merc ELH- quick !!

I found out that ELH means E= electric start, L=long shaft (20 inch), H= hand control or tiller handle. If it was a 25 inch shat it would have an XL= extra long- in the model number. Thanks