Classic AquaSport
Aquasport Mechanicals - things that need a wrench, screwdriver or multimeter => Trolling Motors and Kickers => Topic started by: alandry100 on January 14, 2020, 07:10:27 AM
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Wondering if anyone has had experience with a 54" shaft on a 170. I know the consensus is that a 60" shaft is best .. but if someone were to find a good deal on a shorter one is it ok?
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Yeah I’ve got one. It’s fine. On rough days if you’ve got a 2 ft chop while using spot lock
It will come out of the water, yes. It’s not prohibitive or a deal breaker IMO. Did you post this question on a Facebook group too?
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Thanks for the info - I did not post on facebook - but ... there is an Aquasport facebook group?
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Thanks for the info - I did not post on facebook - but ... there is an Aquasport facebook group?
Not associated with this Forum.
There is one for the Boat Club site.
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Wondering if anyone has had experience with a 54" shaft on a 170. I know the consensus is that a 60" shaft is best .. but if someone were to find a good deal on a shorter one is it ok?
I have minn Kota 52” on my ‘76 170, mounted on 1/2” blocks.....plenty of shaft, including rough seas. A 60” shaft on a 170 would stretch nearly have the length of hull and hang way over the rail when stowed....way too much shaft. The 22-2’s mount the 60”.
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Wondering if anyone has had experience with a 54" shaft on a 170. I know the consensus is that a 60" shaft is best .. but if someone were to find a good deal on a shorter one is it ok?
I have minn Kota 52” on my ‘76 170, mounted on 1/2” blocks.....plenty of shaft, including rough seas. A 60” shaft on a 170 would stretch nearly have the length of hull and hang way over the rail when stowed....way too much shaft. The 22-2’s mount the 60”.
Thanks - Is that a 12 or 24V model. I am wondering - for storage reasons. I need to keep 4 type I PFD's aboard so space is limited.
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I'd suggest a 24volt. I have a 60" shaft and it does come in handy if fishing off the beach or around passes where the waves could kick up a bit. I wouldn't go back to a 54", but would certainly be fine if fishing flats only.
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X2 on a 60"
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Wondering if anyone has had experience with a 54" shaft on a 170. I know the consensus is that a 60" shaft is best .. but if someone were to find a good deal on a shorter one is it ok?
I have minn Kota 52” on my ‘76 170, mounted on 1/2” blocks.....plenty of shaft, including rough seas. A 60” shaft on a 170 would stretch nearly have the length of hull and hang way over the rail when stowed....way too much shaft. The 22-2’s mount the 60”.
Thanks - Is that a 12 or 24V model. I am wondering - for storage reasons. I need to keep 4 type I PFD's aboard so space is limited.
24v....unless you run numerous accessories that pull big amps like a stereo, you’ll only need 3 12v batteries. Isolate your cranking battery of course, then run accessories off 1 of the 2 12v. Recharge same 2 batteries during storage.