[nicatnite]

My trolling motor lacks power. It is a Minn 55 power drive.
The prop has got quiet a few small dents and dings. Do you think that is whats slowing it down?
Is it time for a new prop?
It has a brand new fully charged battery

 

[Hooked For Life]

Sounds like theres fishing line wrapped around the shaft.

Pull off the prop and take a look.

Rich T

 

[billymac]

I'm interested to see where this one goes. I have had the same troubles. When I first got my Motorguide, man you could waterski off that thing, now it doesn't seem to have near the power it once had. New battery didn't make a difference, prop shaft checked frequently for debris, etc. I've kinda given up and make due. Any other thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[FishinMatt]

Well, if you are running off of 24 volts, the possibility exists that you are only running off of 12 and do not know it (Bad Wires). I had that happen last year and it took me a little bit to realize it was not the actual trolling motor with the issue.

 

[billymac]

Mine's a 12 volt setup. But excellent idea for others to check. Keep em coming. I'd really like to get it back to the way it was if possible.

 

[fishslayer]

any chance you have it hooked to a cranking battery and not a deep cycle????? i know that sounds silly but it happens.

 

[MR. Fish]

I've got a Minn Kota AP65 and had power problems this spring. As it turned out the brushes were not making full contact. I removed them sanded them down slightly and re-installed them and it now good to go. I would recomend a seal kit after opening up the housing, they're about $10. Also mark every part exactly where they go as my motor ran backwards because I put the magnet field housing in 180 degrees out. Was "SHOCKED"that it would even do that!

 

[nicatnite]

There is no line on the prop shaft.
I did hook up a new battery. Old one was a deep cycle group 27 interstate new one is a group 29 interstate.
I am sure it was wired to the deep cycle battery.
New prop is about $30 at cabelas. I will try replacing it this weekend I hope it helps

 

[PoorBoy]

I would agree with MR FISH and check the brushes in the bullet. They are most likely worn and need to be replaced.