I'm getting ready to up grade my trolling motor to the ulterra. What I'd like to know is how much of the shaft actually is below the base? I can't find any info on this and by looking at pictures it seems that a fair bit stays above due to the collar.
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by ninjafied78
It's adjustable.
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by Penguintx
Yes I know it's adjustable, what I don't know is how much of either the 45" or 60" shaft is below the base at it lowest point. I'm not sure if the 45" will be long enough.
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by ninjafied78
When I got mine, the dealer said he mainly installs 60s and 72s. I fish mainly shallow bays, but will go offshore if it's flat. I have a bow mount 60. In the bays, it sits a little higher than halfway. At full thrust, there doesn't seem to be any bend in the shaft. Going offshore I run it deeper because of the waves. I have a flat, shallow running boat and there is no way I could use a 45.
Here is a basic guide in lengths. I think the numbers are a little off for the type of water I fish in. If you're in very flat water and your boat is low enough, you could probably get by with a 45 unless it's a hand control in which case I would go longer. I would want the controls at my hip
What kind of boat and what water do you fish in?
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by Penguintx
I have fished with an Ulterra for 3 years and love it. I always buy the longest shaft I can find. You never know what you might want to put it on at some later date.
I have a 72 on 20 foot flat bottom . when its calm I have about 20'' above deck .but when waves come up I sink it as low As water depth allows . better control and no cavitation when wave hits boat
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