Because different boats have different hull depths, the cart needs to have long enough leg length to fit them all. It is critical that the legs pass completely through the scuppers so there is no pressure against the scupper tubes. As long as you have at least 2" of shaft sticking out beyond the cargo well, I think you can shorten the legs. You would want to re-drill the locking pin holes and re-insert the caps since their design is integral to the proper functioning of the cart. I have one of the older shorter leg length carts and it has plenty of clearance, yet is easy to remove and insert on the water. Note -- be sure the locking pin hole clears the deck enough so the pin head has sufficient clearance over the cargo well deck (3/4" minimum)
