trolling motor

[slabberknocker]

I have a trolling motor on my new boat and this is the first trolling motor I have owned. The problem I am having is that I have to push really hard on it to deploy. Do I need to put some type of lube on the shaft in order for it to deploy smoothly. If I do, can anyone recommend what I use on it. Thanks

Slab

[Surface Tension]

Bow mount?
I wouldn't put anything on the shaft, reason why road dust will stick to it. Just keep it clean.
Where is it binding?

[slabberknocker]

Yes it is a bowmount motor. When I pull the lever up, I have to push really hard to move it forward. Once I push hard enough it releases and then slides down with no problem.

Slab

[LocalGuide]

Try some WD40. Thats what we do on our boat.
Just spray it on and whipe it all over the shaft with a rag. You wont believe how slippery it will be.

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And keep those hooks sharp!

[Surface Tension]

So its hard coming out of its cradle.
That normal and after you get used to pushing it out and lowering it in one fluid motion you'll be doing it like the Pros.
Every time I get a guy in the bow and ask them to lower the motor they struggle. Sometimes it easier if I just get up and do it myself. LOL

[LocalGuide]

ST, I hear ya. When I have some one else do it for me in my boat, I sometimes think its faster and easier if I just get up. But ya got to break them in sometime.

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And keep those hooks sharp!

[Slim Pickens]

try dusting polish like pledge or something similar it has wax in it h**L use lemon scent to top it off(jk). seriously, it works and also try it on the boat itself to keep down on the water spotting. Good LUCK!