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Old 10-02-2009, 02:38 PM
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I've got an old motorguide (1997). I bent the shaft, go lucky and bought a 50" shaft brand new from ebay for 25.00. you have to take the whole thing apart to change the shaft. So when I went back together, I basically did an overhaul. Trolling motors are simple. The problem is finding parts because the manufacturers keep changing models. There are many websites that have parts, and so far I've been lucky in finding them for mine. I was told that I was going to have to convert to the digital speed control which cost about $300. I found an old speed control board. I overhauled the unit myself for less than $200. I didn't do anything with the motor, but clean it up, but there was nothing wrong with it. If I ever need another trolling motor I'm going to look for a used one. There just so simple, at least mine is. I can't see paying $800 to $1000 for a new one.
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