if I’m trolling in deeper water I could lower the motor but in shallow water fishing for bass I may not be able to lower it very much. I don’t want to get the 52″ shaft and then be disappointed and wish I had got the longer one.

I have a 17′ Yamaha G3 angler, I am looking at a Ultrex 80 lb. 24volt with a 60′ shaft. The salesman says the head of the motor will sit too high and I will be hitting my rod on it, he recommends a 52″ shaft.Any opinions?

Hi, I have a 17 ft Yamaha G3 aluminum v hull. I am looking at a Ultrex 80 lb thrust, 24 volt, with a 60 inch shaft. a salesman at the shop recommend a 52 inch shaft. He feels the head on the 60 inch shaft will sit too high and I will be wacking my rod on the head. any opinions ?