Trolling Motor Length - 2200V

[TP13]

Got a question on length of TM. I have a old Motorguide Great white 80lbs that’s kicked the bucket. I believe it’s around 54 or 56 inches. 
 

what’s the consensus on length for new GPS motors? I’m looking at a motorguide xi5 and while I believe 60” is preferred, would a 54” be a poor decision? Yes when windy, the prop would come out of the water,  if I also had the motor higher up to control it. 
 

Juts looking for some feedback and experience here. 
 

thanks

[fin-addict]

Have a 2200v with 48”. Going to replace with 52” or 54” tiller depending on manuf. Most will say 60” I think. 54” is good to go by me.

[bernieNC]

I have a 60. That said, I like keeping the motor up some. Makes it easier to see from the back of the boat.

[TP13]

21 minutes ago, bernieNC said:

I have a 60. That said, I like keeping the motor up some. Makes it easier to see from the back of the boat.

So how much does it stick up above the deck?

[jh141]

Mine is a Xi5. I am using a 60" shaft. When I am anchor locked and its a little nautical I have to push it all the way down to keep it in the water. If its flat calm mine sticks up a foot or so. Anything longer than 60" and it would hang over the side when stowed. 

[TP13]

18 minutes ago, jh141 said:

Mine is a Xi5. I am using a 60" shaft. When I am anchor locked and its a little nautical I have to push it all the way down to keep it in the water. If its flat calm mine sticks up a foot or so. Anything longer than 60" and it would hang over the side when stowed. 

Thanks JH. What size boat are you running? And how do you like the Xi5? That’s what I’m considering 

[bernieNC]

1 hour ago, TP13 said:

So how much does it stick up above the deck?

The collar is 8 or 10 inches below the head. This is while fishing inside. Off the beach it is all the way down.

[jh141]

2012  2200 trs. The xi5 has been good. Very quite and powerful. The interface with my Lowrance is great. The Minn Kota and the Rodan seem to be just as good now so if I was going to switch to  Humminbird (and I am not) I would consider a MK. The remote is much better and the dealer network is better. If I was not going to interface with my GPS I would go Rodan. I think they are more durable. 

[jh141]

AND, I think the MotorGuide is most bang for your dollor. The other two are 3 to 5 hundered more it seems.

[Hutch03]

Had a 54 mk on my 2200 pf. Went w mg 60 in when replaced. Works great. Bh

[Bamaskeet]

If you fish mainly flat water, a 54” is perfect.  If you sometimes fish lumpy water than a 60” will be more useful.

[TP13]

Thanks guys. Yeah that’s my dilemma. I have a line on a 54” but concerned I may be sorry once I get out in open water and wind kicks up.  

[HoneyB]

I have a 60 inch minn Kota and trust me when the seas are rolling it takes every bit of it and it will still come out of the water. 
 

my boat is 2200trs 

[unctarheels88]

Anybody install a 72"? Im located near the gulf and mainly use my PF to offshore fish (20 miles or so). I would think the 60" would come out of the water in anything over 1 foot seas. 

 

Thanks

[bernieNC]

1 hour ago, unctarheels88 said:

Anybody install a 72"? Im located near the gulf and mainly use my PF to offshore fish (20 miles or so). I would think the 60" would come out of the water in anything over 1 foot seas. 

 

Thanks

GO PIRATES!!!!!

[PathyNoob]

I have a 72in Ulterra. love it. great for offshore. I am fishing offshore more and more in texas off my 2200.