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Hi Everyone,

I have an Evinrude trolling motor that swings down off the front of my boat and it's not working. It plugs into a little 'outlet' at the front of the boat. I checked the outlet with a multi meter and it seems okay. When I hooked the trolling motor directly up to the battery it didn't do anything. I don't know much about electronics and was wondering if there is someone in or around Tally who deals with these sorts of things without charging an arm and a leg.

Thanks!

-Bill

Dr. Jones, how old is the trolling motor? Is it hand or foot controlled? If it's 1999 or earlier, and foot controlled, the most common problem is the momentery foot switch.

I have no idea how old it is, but I'm almost certain it's mid-90s or earlier. It is foot controlled.

I got all new switches for my foot control TM from these folks for around $70 "I think" last year it is fairly easy to replace all of them, so long as you take your time
http://www.trollingmotorparts.com/

You should be able to look on the bottom side of the pedal and see the foot switch without taking it out. Jump across it and see if the motor works.

Thanks, guys! I will try to figure it out.

Take it to TinCans' house to be repaired. He has absolutely nothing else to do. He just sits around spending his tournament winnings and giving advice.

Yup. Got righ off of the last tournament. And, I always have plenty of advice.

Hey Tin Can save $5 for a gallon of gas to fish the next club tournament. Short Reel needs some competition. He's the prevailing champion for 2 or 3 tournaments straight. Just think how hard he would be to beat if all his fish would measure.

I'd love to, but I'll be in South Carolina. I'll send Birddog in my place. Maybe he can give SR some competition.