Hey all. While on vacation this week I picked up a 55 lb minn-Kota maxxum. Good shape, better price. Huge sucker. Issue is, or maybe, it has a 42" shaft like for a deep V boat. I'm putting it on a 17 ft Lowe Jon. My current motor has a 32" shaft. I don't know yet whether this will be an issue or not. I may be able to loosen the collars and raise the shaft/motor assembly, but that's going to shorten the control harness. Wondering if it's possible to shorten the shaft? Will have to figure in what effect that will have on the fold up, but maybe a few inches off each end?