Originally Posted by
Flashpoint
I've also got a boat around the same size as yours. I have the 80 lb/45" shaft Ultrex and haven't had any issues what so ever. I guess it depends on what water you fish, as in, how rough it is. I know if I put a 52" on mine, it would be a pretty big overhang.
Just realized you were in Charlotte, thus the edit. I have fished Norman on many occasions with numerous boats, wind, waves etc. Although the TM did come out a few times, I didn't have that much of an issue with spot lock etc. Not enough that I had wished that I would've gotten the 52". I love my Ultrex and you will too. I spotlocked over a school of white bass on Norman and had a blast.