Which length TM shaft do I need for 19ft. Skeeter bass boat? Terrova I-Pilot. Thanks, Kevin
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Which length TM shaft do I need for 19ft. Skeeter bass boat? Terrova I-Pilot. Thanks, Kevin
60 inch
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Thats what I have and its no prob at all.
I have the Terrova with 60" shaft on my 18 1/2' boat and sometimes wish I had the 48". If you pull crankbaits in rough water off the rear deck I would say the longer shaft is best. If you are pushing minnows off the front, you may want to consider the shorter shaft. That 60" shaft takes a lot of room to store on the deck. And depending on which model you're considering, they make a 54" shaft that may be a nice compromise.
I had a 48 inch shaft on my power drive before I got the 60 inch on my Terrova. Never had a problem with the 48 inch shaft on my 1860. Only got the 60 inch shaft because I got the Terrova on sale and that was my only option. Good luck in your choice and like ATM said the shorter shaft is easier to store.
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I have a 60 inch on my 18 ft SeaArk......the extra length keeps the TM in the water better on windy days.......it also gives you something to grab when pulling the motor up. It also makes it easier to see which way the motor is pointing. I mounted mine just off center and straight with the boat so it stows great without hanging past the side of the boat......misses the seats and the rod holders that way also.
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The 54" should be ok the 60" is made for the deep V's that ride high in the bow. I have a 60" terrova w/ ipilot on my Alumacraft and its plenty long and love it. The anchor function is awesome as well as the track features.
I've never used the 60" on any of my demo boats, and I've never, under any circumstance , had a problem with the 48" I do use. I've got the 48" on my new 20' demo, and it's plenty long enough. Get the 60" if you want the head of it sticking up an extra foot in your way. Bass boats are low profile anyway.
In 3-4' rollers, pulling cranks from the rear, you might consider a 60". Rubber boots would help too!!! ;-)
X2 on a 54" compromise.
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Get the 60" and see how you like it. If its to long cut the shaft down to your liking.
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Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202
We sell XPRESS, EXCEL, and ALWELD Boats. Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude, Mud Buddy, and Tohatsu/Nissan Engines.
Pro Staff, Southern Pro Tackle and Ozark Rods.
Member, Tri-State Crappie Anglers
I had a 45" on my bass boat and hated it. It would jump out of the water with a good size boat wake. You could forget about pulling cranks from the rear deck on windy days because the TM would be uncontrollable in auto-pilot. I have a 60" now and love it. The extra lengthy gives you some leverage to pull it back up.
54 in.
I have a 60" on my big boat and it is great. Put a 60" on my 18' boat and cut 10" off the shaft. Wouldn't want it any shorter than that.
Feelay aint you ready to get rid of your small boat?
I would think the 54" ideal. But it's not available on the 101.
I ordered the 60". Do you mount in same spot where other is currently mounted? Can someone post pics on a bass boat?
Received today from UPS can't wait to install. Do you place same direction as unit I'm taking off? Looks long!!
I believe there is a mounting diagram included with the instructions. It's going to hang off farther than most car drive TM's.
cable drive TM's.
You can mount it at any angle or position that you want to keep it from hanging over the side of the boat or to clear rod holders or whatever. I mounted mine straight. you just have ro leave the proper amount of over hang so it will be able to deploy and turn etc. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/30/y5uredet.jpg
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I used stainless steel bolts,washers, and nylon lock nuts to mount mine.
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The hardest part is getting your arm up under the deck far enough to put washers and lock nuts on the bolts. Use at least 6 bolts......I used 8
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Thanks for posting the pics G!
No problem JT....That is a 60 inch shaft and as you can see....positioning it like I did....it does not hang out over the side of the boat.....it is not in the way of the rod holders and its not in the way of my storage door. Works great.
Thanks, I will lay motor on boat and check it iut.