618T trolling motor shaft lengths
Justin J
Posted 3/1/2012 11:35 AM (#542800)
Subject: 618T trolling motor shaft lengths


Looking at possibly buying a 618t just wondering if a 54" terrova is long enough, and possibly any other acessories that are a must have. Thanks much for any info
BNelson
Posted 3/1/2012 11:47 AM (#542805 - in reply to #542800)
Subject: Re: 618T trolling motor shaft lengths





Location: Contrarian Island		no..get the 60" for sure....if you fish any bigger waves you'll need all of it....if mk made a 64 or 68"er I'd buy it..you can always raise the collar in shallow water but you can't make the shaft longer when the going gets rough if you only have 54"...
Mak51
Posted 3/1/2012 11:59 AM (#542808 - in reply to #542805)
Subject: Re: 618T trolling motor shaft lengths




Location: MN
BNelson - 3/1/2012 11:47 AM

no..get the 60" for sure....if you fish any bigger waves you'll need all of it....if mk made a 64 or 68"er I'd buy it..you can always raise the collar in shallow water but you can't make the shaft longer when the going gets rough if you only have 54"...


+1
WI_guy_turnedMudDuck
Posted 3/1/2012 1:16 PM (#542843 - in reply to #542800)
Subject: Re: 618T trolling motor shaft lengths




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Location: Maple Grove		I agree with Brad as well. I have a 681vs and need all of the 60" from time to time. It's nice to have it when I need it. Some Tonka cruisers can still easily get my TM out of the water with the 60".

Joe Olstadt
Pedro
Posted 3/1/2012 1:20 PM (#542845 - in reply to #542800)
Subject: Re: 618T trolling motor shaft lengths





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Location: Otsego, MN		Agreed, I had a 60 inch shaft on my 618vs and big waves would pop it out of the water once in awhile. Always get the longest one it can't hurt.
crazy cooter
Posted 3/1/2012 1:28 PM (#542846 - in reply to #542845)
Subject: Re: 618T trolling motor shaft lengths




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I've got a 618T and have a 60 in terrova and in big waves have had it come out of the water.
Reef Hawg
Posted 3/2/2012 8:09 AM (#543012 - in reply to #542800)
Subject: RE: 618T trolling motor shaft lengths




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Location: north central wisconsin		690T here, and while 60" is long enough 93.2385% of the time, the other 6.7615% I sometimes wish I had more. Get the longest one offered for that tiller rig, unless you'll never be on anything over 400 acres in calm weather.

Edited by Reef Hawg 3/2/2012 8:10 AM
strawberry buster
Posted 3/2/2012 10:15 AM (#543047 - in reply to #542800)
Subject: RE: 618T trolling motor shaft lengths


did you need a calculator for that Reefer?
Justin J
Posted 3/3/2012 8:26 PM (#543369 - in reply to #542800)
Subject: RE: 618T trolling motor shaft lengths


thanks for all of your responses I made the deal on the new rig today and went with the 60" will post pics when I get the new boat thanks again
lookin4_big_gurls
Posted 3/6/2012 11:48 PM (#544149 - in reply to #543369)
Subject: RE: 618T trolling motor shaft lengths




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U R going to love it!! Good move on the 60!