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  1. 05-22-2013, 11:33 AM #1
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    My Riptide SP 55 is the Legacy series. When I've fully charged my batteries, I don't get full power. When I first turn it on, It will run at full power for 5 seconds or so and then slowly start to slow down to about half power or less. Could it be the Control Board or the motor going bad?
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    Pull your prop off and check for line wrapped around it.
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    Wasn't line on the prop. Still slowing down.
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    Had same issue....Battery...How old is it? Reads good on top end..under load...drops like a rock!
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    Quote Originally Posted by golfprocrappieman View Post
    Had same issue....Battery...How old is it? Reads good on top end..under load...drops like a rock!
    I was thinking battery too.
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    Does the battery tester on the trolling motor work well. It says they are fully charged.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gabepeeps View Post
    Does the battery tester on the trolling motor work well. It says they are fully charged.
    It won't tell you if there is a shorted cell(s). Have it load tested.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Barnacle Bill View Post
    It won't tell you if there is a shorted cell(s). Have it load tested.
    Bill is Right!!! It all looks good on the surface...under a load..the bottom falls out of the battery!!!! Have it load tested like he said...i'm bettin it's bad....
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