Minn Kota Question

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sfdfishinfool
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Minn Kota Question

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I have a Ranger 520 and I want to upgrade to a Minn Kota 101. My friend has one that has a 52in shaft for sale. The motor on my boat now is a 42in shaft. I fish the delta the most and often up tight to the bank. What are your thoughts on the larger motor and is it possible to put a smaller shaft on the motor.

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The motor will be fine for the delta just raise the shaft and the longer version is nice when fishing lakes in the wind
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Of course it'll stick up higher when you raise your motor for skinny water, and the more it sticks up the more it will get in the way when your fishing. I believe a trolling motor repair shop could probably cut the shaft down for you if you think it's going to be in the way.
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Thank for the replys!!!
I know I can buy a 42in shaft for it, but I don't know if you can put a smaller one on.
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52" is very long I have a 50'' motor guide and while it is good for rough water most all the time it sticks up too high and is in the way. Guys like Jay Lui and the troll doctor in Sac. can cut down the shafts.. the labor will cost ya. Also the wire harness can be longer as well with the long shafts and that gets in the way too and is a tough fix.
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i hate to bust your bubble, but the break for Minnkota's on the
mounts is 48 inches. shortening the shaft makes the motor sit higher
on the mount. the 52" mount wont work on a shorter shaft.
I'd wait for 1 that will fit.
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