trolling motor in salt water?

[pete32]

Does anyone know if Motorguide FW-H7 transemn mounted trolling motor came be operated in salt water? Also I have a Bottomline fishing buddy 1200 fish finder that I was also wondering if it can be operated in salt water?
Thanks for any info....

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: trolling motor in salt water?

most salt water trolling motors have salt water labeled all over them. transducer on fish finder should be fine.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: trolling motor in salt water?

Pete, Not many use an electric motor in saltwater, due to the need for more power for bigger saltwater boats than an electric motor can provide.

 

[pete32]

Re: trolling motor in salt water?

The boat I have is small 14 ft. boat and we only fish the bay. I was wondering if the salt water hurts the motor or the fish finder?

 

[Chris1956]

Re: trolling motor in salt water?

Pete, The FF should not be an issue. Can you determine if the trolling motor is an aluminum case with a stainless prop shaft? If so, you are good to go. If you flush it well, yu can likely use any trolling motor.