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Trolling Motor Issues...
Posted on 6/9/17 at 1:44 pm
Posted on 6/9/17 at 1:44 pm
The last trip out on the boat, I was using my trolling motor (112lb thrust 36volt Minn Kota Ripe Tide). All of a sudden the motor stopped working. I ended up finding this circuit breaker (the one in the image) had tripped. I reset the breaker and the trolling motor work again, only to trip again for the second time. I didn't get to mess around with it anymore due to the fact that we had to run from the weather, and now I'm offshore. Just curious is anyone has had this issue before. I don't think is has anything to do with it but, both live wells were running and the GPS was on. And prior to having the trim tabs installed I never had this issue.... If for some reason the picture of the breaker doesn't show up, it has in writing (SHORTSTOP 24VDC XO2 50A).
Posted on 6/9/17 at 2:01 pm to nwhsallstar2000
I have a 36 volt riptide and my breaker will trip occasionally. It normally happens when I am running at high speed for a lengthy amount of time and in warmer temperatures. When I replaced my batteries about a year and a half ago, I replaced the breaker, but it will still trip occasionally. IMHO its a safeguard and doing its job when it trips.
Posted on 6/9/17 at 2:04 pm to nwhsallstar2000
Well for one that breaker isnt rated for 36v
Posted on 6/9/17 at 2:08 pm to nwhsallstar2000
Obviously, check to make sure your connections are good and there is no short in the wiring. Also, test all 3 of your batteries for internal shorts. If that is all good then you may want to upgrade to a 60A that is compatible with a 36VDC system. Minn Kota makes one that can be found for around 30 bucks online. MKR-19 circuit breaker
On a side note, does it matter that a 24VDC rated breaker is in a 36VDC system???
On a side note, does it matter that a 24VDC rated breaker is in a 36VDC system???
Posted on 6/9/17 at 3:18 pm to nwhsallstar2000
Pull the prop and make sure you don't have any fishing line on the shaft....I upgraded mine to a better circuit breaker style after having issues with the smaller box circuit like yours. I would check the shaft for line and upgrade to a better circuit breaker....
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