"SteveB" wrote in message
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On Fri, 22 May 09, "SteveB" wrote:
This MK is a simple one, probably designed for
small fishing boats. It has a simple clamp on tilt slider. With that
slid
all the way up, and then measuring from the top of the C, it's only 27"
to
the center of prop shaft.

Okay, got it that time ;-) Still, the motor might be useful for
some other purpose, so you could sell it to help pay for exactly what
you want. Or, as CalifBill suggests, replace the shaft with a longer
one. I've never taken one apart but would be interested in knowing
how. Seems like, besides just the shaft, you'd need a longer elec
cable inside the shaft too -shrug- I dunno. But good luck.

Rick

I'm going to sell this one and get a foot control. I'm hereditarily
clumsy, and for me to have a fishing pole, trolling motor tiller,
cigarette, and beer in my hands at the same time is a skill I have yet to
master. (just kidding about the cigarette)

Steve


I have an MK auto pilot. 24V 65AP. Can use either a foot control or a
wireless hand control. I really like it when trolling freshwater lakes, as
I can set the AP to take the boat in a certain direction and then run the
electric at a low power. And use the kicker locked straight ahead to power
the boat. I use the foot control as a hand control when in the back of the
boat. 20' control cord. They make a 12V model also.