ok i just purchased a new minn kota powerdrive2 70pound 24v motor...currently i have 1996 evinrude 12/24v trolling motor with the circle plug that sticks into the four prongs, as im waiting on the new motor to arrive am i going to have to rewire my boat? or will it come with same plug? or do i need an adapter plug?

also i heard that the shafts can be cut has anyone done this? i bought i longer shaft that needed because it was such a good price.