new 222 rebuild

[RickK]

Looks good - congrats!

[FlyingFish]

Nice 222... I'm putting a trolling motor on mine... and expect to mount it just like yours... 60 in shaft looks minimally acceptable.  What length is yours? And how far under water is the motor or the blade?

Thanks

[Outfishing222]

Delayed update to this thread but I repowered with a Suzuki 200 last December.  It’s been a rough year with my work schedule but the wife and I just passed 20 hours on the new motor and the boat is running great.  I also recently replumbed the livewell and put a new thru hull fitting for the high speed pickup and a new ball valve. 

[Outfishing222]

Nice 222... I'm putting a trolling motor on mine... and expect to mount it just like yours... 60 in shaft looks minimally acceptable.  What length is yours? And how far under water is the motor or the blade?

Thanks

You have probably figured out your trolling motor purchase already but if not...mine is the 60” model. With calm water the prop is under probably 18”. I can raise it up quiet abit while in skinny water so it’s not eating grass without an issue.  Only time I ever have any issues is when it’s very choppy and I’m using it at the skyway while getting bait.  It will sometimes pop out of the water if to many people on the boat are towards the back.