trolling motor

[noe]

My trolling motor works just fine when it's not real windy, but if the wind picks up the trolling motor will always throw the breaker after about 10 min. I never had this problem till this year. The trolling motor is about 3 years old. The trolling motor is a motor guide 37 pound thrust.

 

[petryshyn]

Re: trolling motor

Hello noe:<br />never seen your motor, but....<br /><br />>Measure current draw when under conditions to throw breaker.(best to use a DC amp-clamp)<br />>if current is 80% or higher than breaker rating = motor problem (disassemble and check)or batteries low.(applicable to some motors)<br />>if current draw is less than 80% of breaker rating, breaker is tired and needs replacing.

 

[noe]

Re: trolling motor

Thanks i'll give it a try.