Trolling motor shaft length - Transom mount

kylerprochaska · Apr 13, 2014

Does shaft length on a transom mount trolling motor make a difference? I understand that with a bow mount, longer is better, especially with windy conditions.... is the same true with transom mount? Will a longer shaft on the transom improve performance in rough conditions?

2sac · Apr 13, 2014

I wouldn't worry about it. The shaft is adjustable.

redbug · Apr 14, 2014

transom trolling motors are adjustable the length is more important on a bow mount due to the bouncing
of the front of the boat and keeping the motor head in the water
nothing really gained by having the motor deeper in the water on either end of the boat as long as it stays under water

Analog Kid · Apr 14, 2014

I like to adjust is as shallow as I can get without cavitation when a wave passes

Andy Taylor · Apr 14, 2014

It also depends on the height of your rear seat. Do you sit on the rear bench(low) or do you sit on an elevated seat like me?

kylerprochaska · Apr 15, 2014

Thanks guys, gonna be picking up a new TM tomorrow... Andy, my seat will be at bench level.

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