MX1825 – Best Trolling Motor Shaft Length

Hi Guys,

If you look at this pic from the Skeeter site, it seems to me that they’ve got a TM that’s too long for this boat… anyone else agree?

What does everyone think is the right shaft length for the 1825? I’m going Xi5 so have a choice of 48″, 54″ or 60″.

https://www.skeeterboats.com/sites/default/files/MX1825-2.jpg

Thanks,
Mike

I don’t think it can be too long when it’s windy.

My bet is that they are in some serious shallow water for this shot. Typically all MX1825 come with a 60″ shaft

I would get a 60″ I’m sure they were in shallow water so they had the shaft raised up. I’ve never had a trolling motor shaft that was too long, but definitely had a 54″ shaft that I wish was a 60″. It mainly just comes in handy when its windy.

I have a 60. You can always raise it up if you need to, but you can only drop it so far if it is too short……

Thanks guys, all good points…just wanted to make sure i explored it.

60 would be the minimum I think. Fishing much on large bodies of water and any wind kicks up some waves. 60 might not be long enough. I know my 60 has come out of the water several times.