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How to determine trolling motor shaft length out of water.

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I got a 14' v-bottom that I just decked and would like to get a foot controlled trolling motor for the bow. Problem is that in Ohio in Feb. I can't get it in the water to take a measurement. (ice you know) Is there a way to measure for that out of the water, plus my bow has been built up by about 9". See Pics

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    You will have to guess where the water line will be on the hull when wet. Maybe there is a stain on the hull to help you. Then use this calculation from the Minn Kota web site:

    minnkotamotors.com/selectamotor/

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