Newbie here.

I'm trying to bring my 'new' Commander home. I have an early 90's 9.9 Yamaha 2 stroke ( runs like new ) but I know it's not a 'long shaft' - however, the distance from where the bracket rests in the hull to the top of the lower unit's cavitation plate is 19".

Is this enough distance to properly work in what will be a long journey home ( if there's wind I'll sail, but I need the insurance policy of a good running, high HP engine as it's a loooong way ).

Not ideal for a shake-down cruise, but it's an option I'm playing with.

Thanks - BTW - I did try to search this on the forum, but I am having a challenging time narrowing things down...