This makes the troller fish longer shafted. By reducing cavitation and gaining better thrust with improved propeller bite. It also makes steering considerably better as the trolling motor electric head is at a more level plane and consistent water pressure on the blades.
So you now know they are designed this way on purpose. Both MotorGuide and MinnKota are aware of the effort we go through to gain in this manner. We are not aware of another boats company that takes the usage and stowage angles into consideration with this much detail or consideration.

