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 Buying a new trolling motor
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01/25/16 09:19 PM
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Robert 310
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Went to Fairfield this weekend and the third time I pulled my trolling motor up, the top exploded. (Picture below)I just bought the boat and it had been repaired by the previous owner So now I am looking to buy a new one. The boat is a 2000 18' skeeter. Any trolling motor suggestions either for or against. I am trying to stay around $1000. Also are the plugs universal or am I going to have someone install it?
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Re: Buying a new trolling motor
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01/25/16 09:21 PM
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Robert 310
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"Nothing makes a fish bigger than ALMOST being caught"
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Re: Buying a new trolling motor
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01/25/16 09:27 PM
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Take it and have a new head put on it. Fix it if it was working
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Re: Buying a new trolling motor
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01/25/16 09:28 PM
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Trolling motors do not come with a plug - just bare wires. The plug you have disassembles easily with a small flat-blade screwdriver normally. It appears to be a Marinco twist-lock. Unplug it (twist left, then pull out). Turn the prongs toward you, and you will see two recessed screws. Loosen those, as well as the two clamping the wire at the top of the plug. BE SURE to mark carefully where the red and black wires go. Do not get them backwards when installing the new motor. Anyone with a bit of electrical knowledge can help with this 5-10 minute task.
That bow panel will have to come out to get to nuts under the deck to unbolt the old TM. That part isn't included in the 5-10 min.
Those broken parts can be replaced. Do you just want a new one?
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Re: Buying a new trolling motor
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01/25/16 09:50 PM
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What motor is on the boat currently that you are having issues with?
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Re: Buying a new trolling motor
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01/25/16 10:22 PM
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I was unaware that a new head could be put on one. It's a 65lb thrust Minn Kota. It worked fine until it came apart. That's awesome. Where can I take it in the Dallas Area.
Information like this is exactly why I love this site.
Thanks guys
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Re: Buying a new trolling motor
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01/26/16 12:12 AM
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www.shut-up-and-fish.comFrom *Sales, *Installation Services, and *On the water Education & Instructional Trips We have you covered here @ shut-up-and-fish for all of your Humminbird, Lowrance, Garmin, Minn Kota needs plus much much more - Call Now 972 822 9285
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Re: Buying a new trolling motor
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01/26/16 12:51 AM
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Harrell Marine Electronics did a great job on mine, he is in the same building as southwest parts serv.
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Re: Buying a new trolling motor
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01/26/16 02:15 AM
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Harrell Marine Electronics did a great job on mine, he is in the same building as southwest parts serv. He's probably the closest authorized MK repair center to you. He'll take care of you. He's on Mockingbird Lane just north of Irving Blvd.
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Re: Buying a new trolling motor
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01/26/16 04:33 PM
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Gonna drop it off with Harrell marine. thanks again Guys.
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