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    1996 Champ 221 DSC ELITE

    I am replacing my trolling motor with a Minn Kota Fortrex. The guys i am buying it from are telling me that the 45inch shaft should be plenty. I fish all different types of lakes but have been wondering if the 52 inch would be better for me. Does anyone know if my 221 sits too high and should i go with the 52 even though it may hang off the boat a bit more? Thanks.. i need to let these guys know asap to change my order if i should.. thanks for the help.

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    Re: 1996 Champ 221 DSC ELITE (gahusker)

    I ran a 52 inch off my 198 and when not want less

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    Re: 1996 Champ 221 DSC ELITE (iron banks)

    52

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    Re: 1996 Champ 221 DSC ELITE (gahusker)

    52!!!!!

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    Re: 1996 Champ 221 DSC ELITE (Lea)

    45 on 191 it was to short.
    52 on the 202.....love it.
    BILLY. 1995 202DCX ELITE TEAM FATBOY
    & 2000 tracker PT185
    2015 Fish count
    Days on the Water =5.
    Big fish 1-5.5
    Big fish 2-5.00000
    Big fish 3-4.0
    Big fish 4-3.0smallmouth
    Big fish 5-@2.50

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    Re: 1996 Champ 221 DSC ELITE (BILLY)

    Oh yea, welcome to BBC. Stick around. Bunch of great people.
    BILLY. 1995 202DCX ELITE TEAM FATBOY
    & 2000 tracker PT185
    2015 Fish count
    Days on the Water =5.
    Big fish 1-5.5
    Big fish 2-5.00000
    Big fish 3-4.0
    Big fish 4-3.0smallmouth
    Big fish 5-@2.50

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    Re: 1996 Champ 221 DSC ELITE (gahusker)

    Went to 52" this year will not ever go back!!!!!!!!!!!52"

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    Re: 1996 Champ 221 DSC ELITE (gahusker)

    My 45 works most of the time. There are days I wish I had longer one, if I had it to do over again it would be a 52.

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    Re: 1996 Champ 221 DSC ELITE (Dspchamy)

    thanks guys. i went ahead and ordered the 52... it was a clear decision! Can't wait to get on the lake and try it out. Keep up the posts i really enjoy the forum.

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