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My brother and i were out on the lake today and after using the trolling motor for a little we decided to switch over to the 7.5hp to move further down the lake. Once we reached the spot i went to throttle the trolling motor and noticed we weren't moving anywhere so i throttled it more and still...

All wired and done.. Turned out i was just making it harder than it was! Very easy to do! Thanks for all the help guys!

Alright guys as many of you have probably seen from my recent post im trying to figure out how to wire up my trolling motor( I AM THE BIGGEST NOOB WHEN IT COMES TO ELECTRONICS OR BATTERY STUFF ETC) . You guys have been great helping me with what i need now i just need a diagram or picture to...

Thanks again you guys have been great and helped me with my exact question! Love the amazing help from you great people.

Cool thank you very much! Last question. About how many hours could i expect from 2 group 27 batteries?

Thank you very much! Now ive been reading that group 27 or higher batteries is what works best. Being that i already have a group 24 deep cycle 12v could i get another group 24 deep cycle 12v battery and get away with it and if so what can i expect for average run time? Its amp draw is 0-33 and...

Hello guys just like the title says i bought a Motor guide t62v 62lb thrust trolling motor from a guy off craigslist for 100. Barely used and in great shape! My question is this.. Its a 24v trolling motor so ill need to run two 12v batteries in a series(?) but how do i go about connecting the...

Time for an update! Finished gutting the boat of all the rotting wood and carpet. Installed 1"x1"x1/8" aluminum angle and built a frame to hold a front deck and storage. Its very very sturdy and no holes were put in the boat. Can be taken out and removed with 9 screws. Still in the works but for...

Thanks for the tips and advice guys i really do appreciate it! Trying to get out on it asap! And with funds being a little tight, what should be done first? Once finish gutting it ill think ill fill in the holes in the bow with SS bolts, washers? and 3M 5200, then get the plate replaced with an...

Thanks for the help! Looked up the model # which i found in the spot you said it would be in and its a 1961 Johnson 5.5 hp.

So i picked up a boat this past Friday and it came with a motor. The owner said it was a 5.5 but could not tell me anything else about the motor. The hood is missing as well. I myself know nothing about motors lol so i was wondering if anyone could tell me what motor this is and any info about...

Plate on the outside of the front that has a handle but also looks to cover up two of the rivets that hold the bench that have broken up in pictures above. What shall i do about this?

Hey guys been browsing the forums for a little less than a week when i decided i better make an account. Picked up my first Flat bottom Jon boat and trailer Friday. Its a 1974 Appleby 16ft 36in wide at the bottom and 55in wide at the top and 18in sides. Came with a 5hp short shaft unsure of the...