Trolling motor question?

[whitebearlakeguy]

All right, I need someone with some experience that can point me in the right direction here. I have a Minnkota probably about three or four years old now. I don't use it very often, so it mainly gets stored in my garage. This is a transom mount, no foot pedal. I decided today that I would bring it along Muskie fishing and the darn thing won't work. Battery is charged, connection is good, just nothing.

Before you all start saying "bring it to fish electronics," I've already considered that. It would probably just be cheaper to buy a new one than have it fixed. My question is, any ideas on what could be a simple problem? I'm not the most mechanical but, I am able to take things apart and put them back together ok, just don't know what to look for?

Well, any info would be great!

Thanks guys,

Whitebearlakeguy

[Enids Hubby]

As with any electrical motor a brush can hang up and not allow current flow . Take a rubber hammer and bang on the motor area a few times .good luck

[Muskieguy]

Check the inline fuse...it is located in the cable that connects the battery to the trolling motor.

[whitebearlakeguy]

Thanks for the info, I'll give it a shot.

[Trailblazin]

Ditto the inline fuse. That is exactly what happened to mine last year! Bought extra fuses to store in the boat!

[fishermn]

if the fuse is OK, take the prop off, and take out the two LONG screws. This will allow the front/rear of the powerhead to be separated. (make sure to mark the original location, so you can line it back up when reassembling). Its most likely either a bad brush, or water in the unit (bad seal) either one is relatively easy to fix. Also, checkj out the posts from a few months back, there was another post with very similar questions. If you have any other questions, you can email me at [email protected].

[whitebearlakeguy]

Well, there is no inline fuse and the rubber hammer didn't work. I'll try taking apart the powerhead next. Sometimes I wonder if it's worth it!

Thanks for all the info guys.

WBLG

[Phred52]

WBLG, Hey why not give the people who KNOW a Try? Minnkota is just down the road from you and they're VERY knowledgeable about their products. PLEASE, be sure you're in contact with the service dept, be sure you explain the problem with your motor throughly. These guys are GOOD, they know their products and they, at the very least, get you going in the right direction. Phone # is, 507-345-4623. Sorry, I can't give you an 800 #, guess I'm too local. Phred52