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THE QUIET THRUST

Electric propulsion.

Wrong shaft length is a remarkably expensive mistake. Add loaded-waterline measurements, wind exposure, mounting location and thrust requirements before admiring motor features.

Bow mounts24/36 VThrust
The dimension from mounting surface to waterline is separate from lower-unit submergence and total shaft length. Use the model-specific manufacturer chart and rough-water allowances.
Slide the drawing sideways to read the full plate.
Where to measure a trolling motorThe dimension from mounting surface to waterline is separate from lower-unit submergence and total shaft length. Use the model-specific manufacturer chart and rough-water allowances.Reference: Minn Kota — motor selection and shaft guide

THE QUESTION TO ASK

Will that motor actually reach the water?

Trolling motors, shaft length, thrust, batteries and electric outboards.

DEEP DIVE

Start here

Electric propulsion· 7 minTrolling motor shaft length: stop guessing from boat lengthThe wrong shaft length is the kind of mistake that becomes obvious only after the box is empty and the return window is closing.Read the guide

PRACTICAL TOOL

Make the numbers behave

FITMENT TOOLTrolling shaft measurement helperRecord mounting-surface height and browse published Minn Kota bow-mount shaft-length ranges.↗