-
1 Attachment(s)
"Nothing like the thump"
Thought I had everything ready but my first outing was short lived . blew a fuse on my trolling motor when I ran aground . Should running aground cause a fuse to blow ? Never had this to happen before . Figure it would blow a fuse every time you turn it on , if it had water in the foot . Got the first thumps of the year before murphy's law got me . lol Attachment 502653
-
Bud if your trolling motor blade was stopped momentarily you have a short across the armature it will blow the fuse. Swap the fuse out to a inline circuit breaker and you can reset if needed. Usually the little marine inline breakers have a #10 threaded post for #10 ring terminals and a silicone boot than reduces the chance of water intrusion. Most manufacturers rig the breakers right off the supply side of the trolling motor battery or batteries.
-
-
-
Oh, most essential thing in my tool bag on board is a good assortment of extra fuses.
-
Have carried a small box with nuts , bolts , wiring fasteners, and fuses . Decided I only needed one bag . Took the wrong bag . Buy the time I got back to the truck (other bag there) it was white capping . want to go tomorrow but weatherman says no . 15-20 with gust to 45.