This is my first boat and I confess to a lack of knowledge on setting up the boat. I am having a River Hawk B-60 procaster deluxe built. I ordered a Minn Kota Riptide 55/ST/I-pilot 48" shaft - I THOUGHT. Upon review of invoice I am receiving the same except with a 55" shaft. Can anyone tell me if this shaft is to long for the boat, or will it work and just sit up to high? I need to make a decision of returning it by tomorrow or installing it on the boat. Any advice would be appreciated. David
I'll work perfectly well on your boat, you'll just have a large amount of the shaft out of the water. If this bothers you, send it back. If you don't mind the extra shaft, you're good to go
I'd send it back, it's a remote unit so I'd want the shaft as short as possible since you won't be grabbing onto it to steer.
Thanks for the replies. I called Minn Kota this morning and found out that the shaft can be cut down to a smaller length. Per Minn Kota as long as an authorized Minn Kota service center preforms the work it will not void the warranty. I called a local authorized Minn Kota service center and they verified the above info and said it would be around $60 to shorten the shaft.
