Route 6x6 Discussion Board: Trolling motor shaft length for Max IV

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Mike Ower
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Registered: 09-2005
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Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 01:23 pm:

Can someone tell me the minimum shaft length and thrust I may need on an electric trolling motor?

TH3
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Registered: 01-2005
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Posted on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 12:30 am:

ok we let this post soak for a couple of years so i guess ill try to give you an answer...

i use a very small trolling motor on my maxIV. with the trolling motor mounted on the front, the blade pushes water aginst the front of the tub making for a slow go when i try to go straight but when i turn and the blade clears the front of the tub it turns really quick. i guess what i am tring to say is if you want any kind of speed going forward you need a shaft that will be long enough to clear the bottom of the tub no matter what thrust motor you use.