Trolling motor issues

Posted By: BDawg11

Trolling motor issues - 08/31/13 03:20 PM

I have a MotorGuide 550, 12/24v, 40 lbs trust that is on it's last legs (spins?). It seizes up and won't move from 12 to 24 without a good hit...literally.

Should I have it repaired or just buy a new one? If it's best to repair, do you have any suggestions around Fork?

Posted By: Lee in Texas

Re: Trolling motor issues - 08/31/13 04:57 PM

12/24 40lb should not be that expensive. When in doubt, spend a little and buy a new one with warranty that you KNOW works
just my 2 cents!!!

Posted By: uncle j

Re: Trolling motor issues - 08/31/13 05:14 PM

Steve's Custom props on 17. He'll tell you if its worth fixing

Posted By: STEVE B

Re: Trolling motor issues - 08/31/13 05:15 PM

Trolling motors are like home appliances else to me. TVs , washer/drier, refrigerator, when the start messing up I get a new one .. especially if it will cost you fishing time.... I didn't even know they made a 40lb 24volt tm... Never looked for one tho..

Posted By: hopalong

Re: Trolling motor issues - 08/31/13 05:19 PM

Originally Posted By: uncle j

Steve's Custom props on 17. He'll tell you if its worth fixing

steve has moved to quitman, on main street.

see the post in boats and motors section

Posted By: Lucky Al

Re: Trolling motor issues - 08/31/13 10:32 PM

Send it here:
http://www.jonestrollingmotor.com/
John will do you right.

Posted By: Bartemus

Re: Trolling motor issues - 08/31/13 10:34 PM

Greg at Trolling Motor Repair on 17 beween 515 and 154

Posted By: papamark

Re: Trolling motor issues - 08/31/13 10:35 PM

Steve only does Minn Kota

Posted By: Baylor_Guy�

Re: Trolling motor issues - 09/06/13 02:18 PM

Originally Posted By: hopalong

Originally Posted By: uncle j

Steve's Custom props on 17. He'll tell you if its worth fixing

steve has moved to quitman, on main street.

see the post in boats and motors section

+1 Dont waste your time going to anyone else if youre in the Fork area.