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    XB 21 2+2 TM Shaft Length

    Hey guys, I'm at work and just found a killer deal on a 112 Fortrex that someone swapped with an Ultrex. Anyone happen to know what our TM shaft length is 45" or 52"? Thanks, Mike
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    #2
    I believe you'll need 45"
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    #3
    I'll be happy camper if that's actually the case!
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    #4
    I've never needed anything more than 45" but the boat will accommodate either just fine. If you frequent rough water, go 52"

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    #5
    I fish both the Delta and Clearlake and both are known to get quite windy at times which is why I need to upgrade the 80 that's on there now as I'm often at 100%. When there is a good roller the prop does come out of the water so I bet I do have a 45"..but I've managed so I think it could work. Thanks
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    #6
    45, a 50+ would not allow the rod locker doors to open while stowed
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    #7
    36 works but will come out in rough water. You have a lot of space

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    Thanks guys, hope I can get it! -Mike
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    #9
    Most places it will be fine..
    45 won't work in West Texas if you fish open water on these big reservoirs.
    Some of the places I fish- the prop on a 52 comes out of the water before the carpet starts getting wet.
    So I fish the 60 now..