Switch shafts on Minn Kota trolling motors

[KingDarius]

I just bought a trolling motor off CL. Its a 52lb thrust, 5forward 3reverse, 30" shaft. My current motor is a 36lb with a 36" shaft. They are from the same model family.

Does anyone see a problem with just taking the shafts and switching them? I know i would need to length the wires of the 52# with shouldnt be that difficult.

Thanks for the advice!

 

[FuzzyGrub]

If composite shafts, I've heard they are hard to get out. Heat is needed to losen the epoxy and the old shafts typicall get damage during the removal.

 

[KingDarius]

Its not flexible (the ones that can bounce off rocks). Im pretty sure they are steel (aluminum or whatever).

 

[KingDarius]

Well it appears it is a composite shaft. I'm an idiot.

So its probably more hassle than its worth? Anyone else have any experience?