Forums59
Topics1,037,801
Posts13,934,738
Members144,150
|
Most Online39,925 Dec 30th, 2023
|
|
MK 45" or 52" shaft?
#11683590
06/23/16 03:21 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,060
The Rodfather
OP
Extreme Angler
|
OP
Extreme Angler
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,060 |
I'm trying decide on which shaft length I want and needing some insight on yall's preference. I currently have a 42" but in big waves it's pretty pointless. Does the 52" make a world of difference or is it in the way most off the time?
|
|
Re: MK 45" or 52" shaft?
[Re: The Rodfather]
#11683599
06/23/16 03:28 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,390
Andrew Y'Barbo
Extreme Angler
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,390 |
Mine has not been in the way. Makes a world of difference. However, I'm 6'6" and run a basscat. I stand closer so casting over it is not an issue.
|
|
Re: MK 45" or 52" shaft?
[Re: The Rodfather]
#11683605
06/23/16 03:30 AM
|
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 3,187
Lil joe
TFF Team Angler
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 3,187 |
If you like fishin out in open water when it gets rough, the 52 is the better option unless you just like the trolling motor bouncing out of the water.
|
|
Re: MK 45" or 52" shaft?
[Re: The Rodfather]
#11683607
06/23/16 03:30 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,559
Jarrett Latta
TFF Guru
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,559 |
An extra 10 inches should handle pretty much anything. If that's not enough, you're in trouble...
|
|
Re: MK 45" or 52" shaft?
[Re: The Rodfather]
#11683734
06/23/16 09:22 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,408
dimitri
Extreme Angler
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,408 |
get a 52" unless you beat the bank 100% of the time
Marine Electronics Installation [by appointment only in Azle, Texas] Graphs, Trolling Motors & Battery Chargers
|
|
Re: MK 45" or 52" shaft?
[Re: The Rodfather]
#11683907
06/23/16 12:40 PM
|
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 467
Leeroy
Angler
|
Angler
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 467 |
When in doubt, do without.
|
|
Re: MK 45" or 52" shaft?
[Re: The Rodfather]
#11684047
06/23/16 01:46 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 997
Neal G
Pro Angler
|
Pro Angler
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 997 |
The best trolling motor shaft length is really impacted by the model boat you are running. I had always ran 52 inch shafts on older Skeeters and Champions. A 45 is perfect for the Ranger Z520C I am running now because the boat sits so much flatter. A trolling motor that is unnecessarily long will be an inconvenience and/or in the way.
Check with guys that have the same boat as you have or post your boat model here.
|
|
Re: MK 45" or 52" shaft?
[Re: The Rodfather]
#11684072
06/23/16 01:58 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 440
acts2:38-39
Angler
|
Angler
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 440 |
How about skeeter sx180. It came from Plano marine plano texas with a 52" hand held. I'm wanting a foot control fortex so what length
|
|
Re: MK 45" or 52" shaft?
[Re: The Rodfather]
#11684395
06/23/16 04:47 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,060
The Rodfather
OP
Extreme Angler
|
OP
Extreme Angler
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,060 |
I have a 2003 Stratos 201 ProXL, any owners want to chime in? Thanks for the responses everyone!
|
|
Re: MK 45" or 52" shaft?
[Re: The Rodfather]
#11684405
06/23/16 04:51 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 18,149
krawlin 47
TFF Guru
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 18,149 |
No question - 52" is a no brainer. If you like to fish deep at all on any lakes of size the 52 will keep your prop in the water under most conditions...the 45 will NOT.
Whether you think you can or you can't, you are probably right.
|
|
Re: MK 45" or 52" shaft?
[Re: The Rodfather]
#11684472
06/23/16 05:31 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 108
jhall239
Outdoorsman
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 108 |
52" You can raise it up if required
Skeeter 20-I 250 HPDI
|
|
Re: MK 45" or 52" shaft?
[Re: The Rodfather]
#11684652
06/23/16 07:04 PM
|
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 4,533
bigbass94
TFF Team Angler
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 4,533 |
Go with the 52" shaft. You'll be happy with it in the end.
"If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." - Doug Larson
|
|
Re: MK 45" or 52" shaft?
[Re: The Rodfather]
#11684702
06/23/16 07:27 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,006
ShawnT
Extreme Angler
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,006 |
Another vote for the 52". I've had them on my last 3 boats and I always have it lowered all the way down. I can count on 1 hand how many times I have had to raise it up.
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek 🐝, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, JustWingem, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|