I'm looking at upgrading my 24v Maxxum 70 with a 36v Fortrex 112. I have a 2013 Nitro Z-7. My one concern is about shaft length on a new trolling motor. I've fished with a 45" forever and hate when it pops out in rough conditions on big water. The 52" would be super helpful. Only concern I have is about raising the trolling motor to fish shallow. How do I mount my LiveScope to my shaft so I can raise it without running into tape/tie downs? By running LiveScope on my shaft do I restrict myself for how shallow I can go? Also the Fortrex looks like it takes a hex key not a twist to adjust height? Appreciate any insight y'all have. 

All you have to do is skip taping on the upper stationary shaft. I have a Ghost instead of a Fortrex, but the shaft concept is the same as the cable steer motors or any with a stationary head design. The trolling motor will only raise to the point where the bottom of the upper shaft is at the bottom of the mount. The FF transducer mounts to the lower shaft so secure the transducer cable to the bottom shaft and if you do tape it to the stationary shaft do it right at the bottom and be sure to leave a small loop of slack at the top which allows for the lower shaft to rotate and not put pressure on the wire and then either tape the wire right under the trolling motor head, or straight to the cables.

As far as adjustment, the Fortrex has a collar with a thumb screw to adjust height just like the Maxxum. 

 

Thanks for your input wiguide.

Thanks WIGUIDE. Super informative.