Trolling motors have developed extensively over the last few years. No longer are they small engines only designed to propel the boat at trolling speeds. Now, with the advanced models, they can be programmed to act as an anchor, to troll along a preset route, and in some cases, to provide underwater views. At a…
To ensure your electric trolling motor continues to work optimally, it is essential that you carefully research the optimum type of battery for your motor and the conditions under which you will use it. At a Glance:1️⃣ Battery selection: Choose between AGM, Gel, lithium-ion, or other battery types based on your trolling motor’s requirements and…
When you purchase an electric motor, you will start using a new language to describe the power and performance available. New words and names will replace what you know – horsepower becomes kilowatts, fuel flow becomes amps, and the gas tank capacity becomes the voltage produced by the battery. Whereas horsepower is a measure of…
The terms thrust, horsepower, kilowatts, and speed are regularly bandied about by mariners trying to rate an electric boat’s performance. Each of the metrics has very different meanings in the electric boat vocabulary. Horsepower (hp) and kilowatts (kW) are measurement units used to define how much power an electric motor can produce to propel a…
Minn Kota is one of the oldest companies serving the leisure marine market in America. The trolling motors they manufacture have a reputation for precision engineering, accurate control, and durability. Unfortunately, as with any equipment used regularly in harsh conditions, trolling motors are subject to overtime; wear will take place and create problems for its…
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While generally reliable, as with any mechanical device, some problems will periodically occur with this trolling motor. At a Glance: 1️⃣ Some anglers have issues with the GPS/Anchor system not holding position. This can generally be traced to the foot pedal and cables which join it to the motor. 2️⃣ A federal product recall issue…
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If you are looking to diagnose and rectify some of the most common issues with your Lowrance trolling motor, then you might be surprised to learn that you can fix many yourself. So before you get in touch with the dealer, here is a snapshot of what this post covers. At a Glance: 1️⃣ There…
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