I know the sacrificial egg shaped anode on the shaft is a necessary thing, but could you remove it and put one on the prop nut like a Minn Kota and still protect the ss shaft? Question arises from the length of deck overhang if I could get that extra 4" closer to the motor when it’s stowed. I have my mount for a tm, just trying to decide which one to get.
I’m not sure if you’ve already bought your tm. Why not give Johnny at Porttronics in GVille a shot at helping you answer that question. He will match any of the Bass Pro or Cabellas prices and they are great at service and repairs on any and all electronics. I bet you’ve probably dealt with them before, living in the Upstate.