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What size trolling motor shaft?? #11591493 05/09/16 03:54 PM
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What do most of you guys have, or prefer, on your boats? I am trying to decide on a Fortrex® 112F- US2, 36V, 45" Shaft or a 52" shaft.

I have heard a few pros and cons for both, just wanted to hear some from you guys from personal experience.

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Re: What size trolling motor shaft?? [Re: JC Skeeter] #11591529 05/09/16 04:07 PM
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I've had one TM with a 52" shaft because I like to fish deep, even if it's windy. However, I will say that it gets in the way more when stowed and is a pita when trying to sight fish or get back into skinny water areas. I went back to 45" after selling the boat with the longer shaft.


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Re: What size trolling motor shaft?? [Re: JC Skeeter] #11591587 05/09/16 04:29 PM
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I like my 45" on my Fortrex. If its coming out of the water in open water due wind, I probably am not liking the fishing conditions anyways. Would have needed a 70" in the 6 footers on Amistad this weekend. Wow!

Re: What size trolling motor shaft?? [Re: InTheClear] #11591734 05/09/16 05:21 PM
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I might as well have a 35" shaft on mine. It's always raised up a foot or so.


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Re: What size trolling motor shaft?? [Re: JC Skeeter] #11591760 05/09/16 05:33 PM
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45 ON MINE. NO PROBLEMS


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I have a 45" on mine also. Works great.


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Re: What size trolling motor shaft?? [Re: JC Skeeter] #11592084 05/09/16 07:17 PM
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I'm with Fouz.

On windy days, with a roll, gotta keep the unit in water.

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Re: What size trolling motor shaft?? [Re: JC Skeeter] #11592380 05/09/16 08:56 PM
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I fish offshore a lot, and not long ago I had to put a new TM on. I went with 45",,, and I have been regretting not going with the 52" ever since to the point of thinking bout selling this one..

Re: What size trolling motor shaft?? [Re: JC Skeeter] #11592396 05/09/16 08:59 PM
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I had mine changed to 52", tired of the prop breaking the surface when fishing in the wind. 18 1/2' Nitro....


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Re: What size trolling motor shaft?? [Re: JC Skeeter] #11592536 05/09/16 09:54 PM
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I like the 45", I had the 52" on the last boat. I always whacked the 52" with my lure on a roll cast.

Re: What size trolling motor shaft?? [Re: JC Skeeter] #11592550 05/09/16 09:58 PM
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Depends on brand of boat. I've found 52" is better on a skeeter and a 45" on a Ranger since the boats sit different in the water. Those are the 2 boat brands I've had the most experience with.

Re: What size trolling motor shaft?? [Re: JC Skeeter] #11592583 05/09/16 10:18 PM
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i have a Skeeter with a 45 on mine and its ok as long as its not to windy. the guy i bought it from had it 5 yrs.
Now after two trips out, I just ordered 50" because i need it in the water when the waves are a rolling.

so i agree with Bronco and Lewis V. thumb


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Re: What size trolling motor shaft?? [Re: JC Skeeter] #11593008 05/10/16 01:10 AM
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52" on Basscats. I'm 6'6" and the trolling motor head is out of my way even when raised.

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