Dampainnter, When I picked up my Willie two plus years ago I asked the same question, and without hesitation the salesman said"long shaft". So, after two years of running it on the Quilayute in the second tilt hole up position I have not hit bottom yet with the prop. I'd just call that luck and a lot of knowledge on Willies part. Hope this helps, Sid.
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