Buying an I-pilot, need advice

[cygnus]

I just purchased a Lund 1825 Explorer. I still need to purchase a bow mount trolling motor and have decided the Terrova I-pilot is the way to go. I'm just wondering what shaft size I should go with. Minn Kota only offers the factory installed I-pilot in 45 and 60 inch lengths with the 24 volt unit. Is the 45" long enough? Or should I just go with the 60"? I'm sure it's probably ok to go with the longer one but then it's just more motor to pull in and out of the water if the 45 is long enough. Thanks!

[Esox_Magnum]

Go with the 60"

[Dusty]

you will need the 60".

[morepower02]

I would use the 60 inch. Let me know if you need a discount price quote.

[goose89]

I'll say something different. DO NOT get the 45". Good luck and enjoy it....

[hugonian1]

Size matters!

[blakeb]

go 60 big waves will pull that 45 out of the water with every wave

[cygnus]

Thank you for the advice! Send me a PM with that discounted price

[morepower02]

I'll get it to you first thing in the morning.

[Lakeside_Nelson]

60" for big waves. We have a 18ft Pro V with the 80lb 60" and out on big walleye water it's a must.

[Cliff Wagenbach]

60"!

[titelines]

Not to go with the crowd or anything, but I faced the same decision when I got mine. Decided on the 60" and I'm sure I won't be disappointed. Better to have the extra 15" and not need it to not have it at all.