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Thanks for the tip. I will keep this in mind. Anyway, I assume a 18-ft
boat should not have a very high bow. Therefore, I am thinking that I
should not have a problem finding a trolling motor that has a long
enough shaft.

Not a safe assumption. Be sure you take into account how high the bow rides
when you're sitting where you normally do, and you've got a typical amount
of weight, like a full tank of gas, ice chest, etc. Another thing that Tom
can address (because I'm not sure) is what happens if the bow is bobbing up
& down and the prop assembly leaves the water. Other than losing speed &
control, does it hurt the motor?