extending trolling motor shaft

PMLANEY

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Would like to move trolling motor from back to front of boat. Has anyone tried extending the shaft of their troller. I know I've seen previous posts, but can't find them.<br /><br /><br />Thanks ...
 

b.gagnon

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Re: extending trolling motor shaft

What brand do you heve?
 

PMLANEY

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Re: extending trolling motor shaft

This is a 47lb. minnkota. i have it on a 16' mirrocraft. Pushes things right along but would like to have up front due to a deck area and pedestal seat I have installed.<br /><br />thanks again..
 

Silvertip

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Re: extending trolling motor shaft

If it's the composite shaft I doubt you could extend it because the splice would be a built-in weak point no matter how you did it. If its metal, weld in a section.
 
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