Hey - talltimber
I have a 48" shaft on my 15" seaark stick steering aluminum boat. I think it is plenty long. I feel if it is not in the way of your spider and you fish deeper water most of the time a 60 " would work. Its going to stick up but like I said if its not in your way who cares. I have some pictures of mine posted on the ark forum. Look on page 4 ( 1st crappie of 2011) and (midnight F150's Boat Help) Let me know if you have any more ?. It is one nice trolling motor!
BillyE