I need a favor if anyone has a fortrex with a 45 in shaft. I need a rough measurement from the tip of the mounting bracket to the end of the head of the trolling motor with the trolling motor pushed down as far as it will go (like you wanted it to go as deep into the water as possible) The issue i am having is i just put a fortrex with a 52 inch shaft on my boat (08 puma) and the head of the trolling motor is in the way and i cant open my rod locker door with the trolling motor in the stowed position. I only need a Like 6 more inches or so and i think it will clear. I like the 52 inch shaft for fishing in big water but i see not being able to open my rod locker door all the way more frustrating than having the trolling motor with the shorter shaft in big water. If anyone gets a free moment and can get a measurement for me i would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance
If you fish alot of big water St. Clair, Erie or the like keep the 52 inch troller man youll thank yourself later…. I do know what your talking about though Ive got a 09 Puma same issue but it is doable for me anyway…