trolling motor pros?

[huntin fool]

Alright, was putting boat up on my ramp, put it in neautral while on the ramp to get my strap,get it hooked up, it slides down, trolling motor head hit post, check on it, now it only runs in like 3 speeds and is all kind of fricked up..Didn't crack plastic, just a lil bump into the post.
Minnkota hand contrtol

[huntin fool]

Montauk dont you work at the trolling motor place?

[Salty]

Originally Posted by huntin fool

Alright, was putting boat up on my ramp, put it in neautral while on the ramp to get my strap,get it hooked up, it slides down, trolling motor head hit post, check on it, now it only runs in like 3 speeds and is all kind of fricked up..Didn't crack plastic, just a lil bump into the post.
Minnkota hand contrtol

Getcha a MotorGuide.

[Montauk17]

Originally Posted by huntin fool

Montauk dont you work at the trolling motor place?

Prolly damaged the 5 spd module inside the head. If thats all it is there only like 20 bucks for the parts.

[huntin fool]

Originally Posted by Montauk17

Prolly damaged the 5 spd module inside the head. If thats all it is there only like 20 bucks for the parts.

sounds like my problem..."5 spd"

[all star rod]

Originally Posted by huntin fool

Alright, was putting boat up on my ramp, put it in neautral while on the ramp to get my strap,get it hooked up, it slides down, trolling motor head hit post, check on it, now it only runs in like 3 speeds and is all kind of fricked up..Didn't crack plastic, just a lil bump into the post.
Minnkota hand contrtol

At least it still works..........if it was a Motorguide it would now be in 20 peices........

[Salty]

Originally Posted by all star rod

At least it still works..........if it was a Motorguide it would now be in 20 peices........

Wanna "conpare" salaries?

[fishinpox]

motorguide all the way i had a min kotts and it sucked eggs

[MattW]

Fool, I've got a 5 speed module for a 24 volt that I salvaged from my old Riptide. Give me a holler and I'll get it to you. I may be heading to the lake on Wednesday.

[huntin fool]

if any of yall can tell me how to get the 5 spd module out, i can get one off of another trolling motor (minn kota) only bad thing is, it's either going to be a 50 lb thrust, or 35. and the one on my boat is like a 40 or 45

[Salty]

Originally Posted by MattW

Fool, I've got a 5 speed module for a 24 volt that I salvaged from my old Riptide. Give me a holler and I'll get it to you. I may be heading to the lake on Wednesday.

Most Minny owners should have parts layin' around.

[MattW]

No joke. I bought a new one and it was in the shop out of the box. I've also got a bow mount for a riptide if anyone needs it.

[Salty]

Originally Posted by MattW

No joke. I bought a new one and it was in the shop out of the box. I've also got a bow mount for a riptide if anyone needs it.

[TDaigle]

I talked to both minn and guide dealers and repairs. They both said that it really all depends which # thrust you want when selecting a troll motor brand. With that being said, it could be as simple as a loose wire. I would bring it to someone to work on it. If you start buying parts without knowing what is wrong it may cost your more in the long run.

[daboatman]

Fool, I'll look at it next time I go to the camp if you hadn't got it going yet. Maybe just a bad connection.

[Gottogo49]

I got a similar problem, the ribbon connector from the 5 spd to the main control block got pinched. It only runs at high speed. 80 lb 24 volt min kota.
Matt W, still have any parts? Anybody else got suggestions.

[huntin fool]

Oh, I fixed it btw, 5 speed module got unplugged from handle easy fix