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what is best way of cutting a trolling motor shaft shorter?
Posted on 3/24/18 at 12:37 am
Posted on 3/24/18 at 12:37 am
as the title says, the question is, what is best way of cutting a motorguide salt water metal stainless steel shaft trolling motor shaft shorter?
long story short i bought a trolling motor with a long shaft and now i realize i need to trim 10-12" off the shaft. so should i hacksaw it or should i try to borrow a plumbing pipe cutter? the head sticks way out over the bow and keeps getting banged into things so it "needs" trimming just for protection from damage as well as being sized right for the boat.
i am not sure but im thinking that a stainless trolling motor shaft is hardened stainless steel so i want to get the right stuff to cut it with
long story short i bought a trolling motor with a long shaft and now i realize i need to trim 10-12" off the shaft. so should i hacksaw it or should i try to borrow a plumbing pipe cutter? the head sticks way out over the bow and keeps getting banged into things so it "needs" trimming just for protection from damage as well as being sized right for the boat.
i am not sure but im thinking that a stainless trolling motor shaft is hardened stainless steel so i want to get the right stuff to cut it with
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Posted on 3/24/18 at 12:49 am to keakar
I would probably disassemble it and then find someone with a chop saw. You will have to take the wiring out of the shaft before cutting and likely will have to do some drilling for screws on each end, etc.
Posted on 3/24/18 at 2:22 am to keakar
I am guessing you bought this used otherwise it would be a simple return to the place you purchased it.
Honestly. I wouldn’t even attempt it. I would sell it and get the proper sized trolling motor for the boat. Just my opinion. I could be wrong but I think the process will be a pain in the arse and you are very likely to have future problems with it.
Good luck. Please report back and tell us if you you successfully shorten the shaft and the process you used.
Honestly. I wouldn’t even attempt it. I would sell it and get the proper sized trolling motor for the boat. Just my opinion. I could be wrong but I think the process will be a pain in the arse and you are very likely to have future problems with it.
Good luck. Please report back and tell us if you you successfully shorten the shaft and the process you used.
This post was edited on 3/24/18 at 2:23 am
Posted on 3/24/18 at 3:45 am to keakar
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what is best way of cutting a motorguide salt water metal stainless steel shaft trolling motor shaft shorter?
Horizontally
Posted on 3/24/18 at 4:27 am to keakar
I would go with a hacksaw. Just be sure to clamp it down good.
You may also be able to buy a new shaft at the right length. Might be worth contacting motor guide directly or going through a dealer and see if they have a shaft that's the right length you can just buy. If your existing shaft is in good shape, a dealer may give you some credit towards the swap if they do repairs.
You may also be able to buy a new shaft at the right length. Might be worth contacting motor guide directly or going through a dealer and see if they have a shaft that's the right length you can just buy. If your existing shaft is in good shape, a dealer may give you some credit towards the swap if they do repairs.
Posted on 3/24/18 at 7:12 am to keakar
Why not just raise the motor in the water?
Posted on 3/24/18 at 11:05 am to keakar
What model and shaft length? I may want to trade as aim looking for a longer shaft (that’s what she said!!)
Posted on 3/24/18 at 11:07 am to keakar
Ain't your mount got an adjustment screw? frick cutting it off, just raise it up when in use
Posted on 3/25/18 at 8:45 am to keakar
If you've got to cut it a pipe cutter is the way to go. Only method to cut it square.
Posted on 3/25/18 at 8:47 am to keakar
You should try being more careful and not banging it into shite.
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