How important is it to support the trolling motor shaft when the trolling motor is stowed while on the trailer? Has anybody had problems with the shaft bending while trailering?
I added a stay/shaft support to mine after hearing stories of trolling motors breaking off at the mount and/or damaging the fiberglass from choppy seas. It also helps on bumpy roads when trailered.
Often thought about adding a support but never have damaged one.....yet..!
Mine has the carbon fiber shaft with the supposed lifetime warranty against breakage.
