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.

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Posted by keakar

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Posted on 3/24/18 at 3:35 pm to Who Me

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I am guessing you bought this used otherwise it would be a simple return to the place you purchased it.

no its about 10 years old and i had to replace the head 3 times already because it hangs off the side the boat too far. i try to be careful with it but sooner or later stuff happens and its just hanging out side the boat a good foot at least

when i bought it, all i can guess is, the 50" shaft was the short version since i bought it for a flatboat.

whatever the way it happened, im stuck with it now and spending $1,000 to buy another one vs cutting the shaft shorter, im cutting the shaft.

my plan is to slide a smaller pipe inside to protect the wires as i cut, then cut around the outside just enough to get through rather then cutting straight across it. if its hardened steel as i suspect im probably going to end up using around $30 worth of sawzall blades to do it.

just was hoping/fishing for any better ideas

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