If an inspection shows the motor to be in decent condition and the price is right, you could always convert it to a short shaft. You’d have to find the shorter driveshaft, shift rod and water tubes (this motor has 2). Those pieces are out there but could be pricey.
Bob
1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1957 Evinrude 3022
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20
1982 Evinrude 25hp
“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."
