I just purchased a new to me 2016 nitro z7 sport (fish and ski). The previous owner put a minnkota maxxum on it instead of the powerdrive it came with. My issue is I have never used a mechanical trolling motor pedal before, all my boats have been the electronic kind with the single wire running to the motor, not this giant rigid ambilocal cord. I won't be able to test it this year, winters here, but also, I don't have enough room in the bow between the locker and the front of the boat to mount a tray and even if I did, i think I only have about 2 inches under the main floor due the ski locker.

My questions:

1. This pedal is huge, height wise, and I'm worried that trying to use this pedal while standing is going to be very tiring and uncomfortable compared to the shorter powerdrive style pedals. Any insight on this?
2. What is the benefit to these mechanical ones compared to the electronic style?

I almost want to switch it out for a powerdrive V2 but I don't know enough yet to make that decision.