motor length

Hey, I just got my hands on an older (year yet TBD) Javelin. I am planning on getting a motor to mount to the transom for getting in and out of the marina often use which is in the mouth of a river. I'm currently leaning towards a small 2.5 hp of some sort. I was wondering if there's a...

I have a 1979 Catalina 22 with a 2-stage outboard motor mount on it (up for transport; down for motoring). I currently have a Suzuki 6 hp (https://www.suzukioutboardteam.com/product/suzuki-6-hp-df6al2-outboard-motor/). The problem is that when in the down motoring position, the motor's powerhead...