Two Questions

[tsubaki]

As to the trolling motor.
As you know the shaft length dimensions are to just that, the shaft length.
You lose 6" at the bracket and another 4"+ with the top of the prop.
Just measure from the top of your boat to looking flat at the bottom and see if you have no more than 26". If so you likely need a longer shaft length. I really doubt it though, a 36" transom mount on a bow mount should be good for that boat.
Be sure to turn the handle around backwards for that situation!