Trolling Motor Shaft Length ?

Discussion in 'Power it up with Electronics' started by DavidKnight, May 24, 2011.

  1. May 24, 2011 #1
    DavidKnight

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    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
     
    DavidKnight, May 24, 2011
    DavidKnight, May 24, 2011
  3. May 25, 2011 #2
    Charlie

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    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 :)
     
    Charlie, May 25, 2011
    Charlie, May 25, 2011

  5. May 25, 2011 #3
    firecat1981

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    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.
     
    firecat1981, May 25, 2011
    firecat1981, May 25, 2011
  6. May 25, 2011 #4
    DavidKnight

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    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 :cool: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.
     
    DavidKnight, May 25, 2011
    DavidKnight, May 25, 2011
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