I've got a broken one, it sounds like a meat grinder now, I'm hoping that somebody has some good place to take it. I'm in Conway.
Printable View
I've got a broken one, it sounds like a meat grinder now, I'm hoping that somebody has some good place to take it. I'm in Conway.
Sounds like a magnet has come loose in the motor. I don't know of anyone around Conway that works on them. What brand is it? H2O Sportz in Sherwood fixed mine but it was under warranty. I know it's a drive but there is a shop in Pine Bluff that is really good and reasonable on prices.
This probably isn't the answer you're looking for, but working on them yourself really isn't too bad. I recently had a similar issue in my minnkota, it would intermittently cut out.
That issue may be related to yours. There are two spring loaded brushes that make the connection to the armature, they can come loose or get stuck. If one came loose in yours, it may still be making the connection (enabling the motor to work), but it could be bouncing around as it spins.
If you'd like to self diagnose it, you can pull the prop, pull the two bolts under the prop, and remove the armature to access the brush assembly. Just make sure to keep track of and replace your seals.
Take this with a grain of salt. I am a software developer not a boat mechanic, but I bought an old boat for my first one and have spent a good bit of time working on it and researching.
I've attached a photo of my brush assembly. As you can see, the one on the left was hung up.
If it is a problem with the armature itself, I don't know much about repairing those other than replacing.
Hope this helps!Attachment 351366
Sent from my SM-G950U using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app
Well, I pulled it apart it looks like a piece of the magnet has and came loose. I took that small piece out and cleaned up all the bits and dusted it out, it still isn't working right. It sounds terrible.
home
Go here and it’s a link to jones trolling motor just south of LR
The Trolling Motor Shop in Pine Bluff. 870-692-4161. Best I've dealt with, and I've dealt with several.
I was hoping for somewhere a little closer to me. The link shows Texarkana, that's about 2.5 hrs south of me. Thanks though. I talked with a guy at H2O, Josh I think was his name. He gave me some {ptions that I'm considering. I'll update when I decide.
Nife Marine. 501-835-2929.Used to be in Sherwood.
I took mine to Jones in Texarkana. He fixed it in about two hours and was very reasonable. He's located right beside the Cooper Tire plant.
Northland marine has parts for Minn Kota have used them and quick service and decent prices. Do it yourself. Cost me $24 to repair mine. New seals magnets and bottom plate., screws, seals,washers and bearings. All comes in a kit. The only tip I can give you is before you pull the housing apart put some tape on the outside and cut it on the bottom seal so it is easier to get the long screws back in. Just line up the tape and put in the screws.
Absolutely the best there is. You won't be sorry you took it to him. Great guy, very knowledgeable, reasonable rates. You owe it to yourself to give him a try.Quote:
Originally Posted by rockmike
Nife marine is no more, Gary Hubble the owner died a while back, unless someone opened it back up, which I don't think happened, the only close option is H20 Sportz in Sherwood, they are a Minn Kota trolling motor repair service center.Quote:
Originally Posted by leftfield
So, I talked to the guy over at H2O, he gave me some options on what he could/would be able to do. I took the motor apart to diagnose the problem, it turns out the plastic plate that holds the brushes was busted probably causing the magnet to get broken also. I also found out that you can order parts directly from Minn Kota website. So that's what I did, I'll get it put back together when the parts arrive and hopefully give a good report. Thanks guys.
May as well order and install some fresh o-rings while you're at it.
First year I had my new trolling motor I got into some fishing line with it and it cut through one and let some water in.
They are a lot cheaper to order directly from OEM (if you are already ordering parts - shipping is expensive) as opposed to buying a prepackaged "seal kit". I think mine were only like .10c a piece - so I ordered about 3 seal kits worth for the price of 1 prepackaged kit.
I like having extra seals with me. I keep them with my backup prop pins.Sent from my SM-G950U using Crappie.com Fishing mobile appQuote:
Originally Posted by Lancelot
I don’t understand how people can call a shop and get information on how to repair their equipment and then go somewhere else to buy the parts. That shop can’t survive on giving out free repair tips and information. Just my 2 cents
Sent from my iPhone using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app
Well, he didnt give me any repair "tips". I asked about fixing it and he gave me some prices of different scenarios. I thought about it and got a couple of different opinions, then I decided which course of action to take, which was to try to repair it myself. I didn't see much sense in spending the amount of money he quoted me on the motor I have so... This is where I wound up.
I know Minn Kota inside and out, as far as maxxum and edge and fortrex goes, up until I got a Ultrex I did all my own repairs, I fish Lake Conway, so trolling motor repairs I am no stranger to. There is Very little if any part of a Minn Kota maxxum, Fortrex, or edge series I aint rebuilt.
Trolling motor shop in pine bluff
I got all the parts in that I ordered and everything works as it should now. I did receive one part that was broken upon receipt and emailed them about it and had a new one on the way the next day. It was a 5 star shopping experience. If you need parts just go to Minn Kota website and it will direct you from there.
Thanks for the advice. I have only been inside the “head” of a trolling motor to adjust the direct arrow. I hear you can learn how to fix about anything now on YouTube.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lancelot
Sent from my iPhone using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app
It really is amazing how much stuff you can figure out how to do on YouTube. I have attempted a couple of projects that were honestly way over my head but was able to complete with a little YouTube help. Saved me a lot of money in the process a couple times, too.Quote:
Originally Posted by D10