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We began each series of tests by mounting the motor and then running the boat down a section of a saltwater canal at maximum thrust. If you have a bow trolling motor you need to measure the length between your boats gunnel and the waterline then add an extra 20 inches.
You should have 36 volts.
How to test a trolling motor. If your battery is in good shape its time to test the motor itself. Get a couple of old tail lamp bulbs. Wire them into a series circuit and connect them to the trolling motor.
When you turn on the trolling motor the bulbs should light up. Try turning the handle of the trolling motor so it cycles through all possible motor speeds. EASY steps to test and repair your electric trolling motor.
Helpful tips that would be beneficial for other brush type motors too. Heres a link to the Synt. Wiring in the boat is generally the main issue but a simple voltage check at the trolling motor connector tells you its either good or bad.
That can all be eliminated by connecting the motor directly to a battery. Lastly disassemble the head and connect the battery directly to the wires going down the shaft to the motor. First of all YES electric motors can be tested.
Usually an OHM meter. For an electric trolling motor I think youd pull the boxhead off the shaft disconnect power wires and begin testing. That might be the easy part.
If and this could be a big ifyou have to pull the motor out of the the actual casing this is a real big deal as is being. How to check and reset your trolling motor breakers when you lose power to your boats trolling motor. And yes you can test it briefly out of water.
Theres no water pump like an outboard but water helps keep the housing cool. Why would you not want the trolling motor. Its the best thing Ive ever put on my boat.
Measure with a voltmeter - the voltage that is going into the two ends of the wires going to the front of the boat for the trolling motor. You should have 36 volts. Then go to the trolling motor connector and measure again.
Just put one probe in one connector hole and the other probe in the opposite hole. To get the correct length if you have a transom trolling motor the general rule is that the top part of the motor should be submerged 12 inches in the water. If you have a bow trolling motor you need to measure the length between your boats gunnel and the waterline then add an extra 20 inches.
A battery or batteries should be checked regularly as they they are the most common cause of the trolling motor losing power. If your lead-acid battery is over 3 years old you probably need to replace it. In any case there are a few things you can do to check if your battery is in good shape.
Out of a cadre of four high-quality 12-V group 27 marine batteries we selected a single battery for use during each 12-volt motor test and a pair wired in series for each 24-volt motor. Prior to each test batteries were recharged and checked to assure they were in a fully charged state. We began each series of tests by mounting the motor and then running the boat down a section of a saltwater canal at maximum thrust.
A single tester was aboard for the initial speed and amp-draw testing. May 13 2020. Trolling motor batteries are not the same as car batteries and in most cases will need a special marine battery tester.
While testing the voltage of a battery can be a good indication of your batterys health the true test of your battery is in amp-hour capacity. A marine load tester is going to give you the best idea of the overall. I didnt think to get any of the motor.
Motor is fairly simple input power battery tester control board on the base bolted to deck. The motor deploys on a pivot so stores laying sideways. In that there is a motor for steering and a adjustable clamp that locks to the steering motor.
Remove ½-inch of the wire coating on the trolling motor wire thatll plug into the back of the new receptacle and both the negative and positive power leads from the trolling motor itself. Connect the trolling motors power leads into the male end the plug and the battery leads to the female end the receptacle. Check the connections at the battery terminals and the trolling motor.
Clean battery posts with a wire brush when you discover corrosion and grime. Check the voltage on the battery and replace if the battery will not hold a full charge. Secure loose plugs as well.
Blown fuses occur with power surges especially from a bad battery. Then test the unit and speed controls response by running it through the entire speed range of your motor. If the unit turns and the speed controls work correctly that means you need to replace the foot pedal.
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Each battery has a positive terminal which is red in color and. Most all of todays trolling motors have a directional arrow on the head of the trolling motor. This indicates the direction the motor will take the boat if the trolling motor is turned on.
If you are first time user get a feel for how much pressure you need to apply on the steering pedal to get the boat to go a certain direction.