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How bad of to run trolling motor in saltwater?
Posted on 4/14/19 at 2:57 pm
Posted on 4/14/19 at 2:57 pm
Really need to get a Riptide however not wanting to spend that much money to outfit a small aluminum boat. How bad of an idea is it to run a freshwater trolling motor in salt water or brackish water?
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Posted on 4/14/19 at 3:40 pm to GREENHEAD22
Not sure how bad it actually is. I’ve done it for years. Apparently one of the main differences is the coating on the outside of the motor.
Does void the warranty in most cases however.
Does void the warranty in most cases however.
Posted on 4/14/19 at 4:13 pm to Splackavellie
I am more concerned with electronics. Just wanted to make sure it wouldn't make it crap out quickly.
Posted on 4/14/19 at 5:14 pm to GREENHEAD22
I have a 5 year MG 82 tour. Been in brackish water several times a year. As long as there is not any water intrusion you should be good. I pull a bolt out behind the prop every 6 months or so to make sure.
Posted on 4/14/19 at 6:25 pm to GREENHEAD22
I've been running a cheapo minn Kota in saltwater on my little flat boat for years. I didn't expect it to last long, but hasn't given me a lick of trouble.
Posted on 4/14/19 at 6:39 pm to cbr900racer22
Same here. I don’t pull no bolts tho, lol. Did have to change a set of cables last year
Posted on 4/14/19 at 6:57 pm to DTRooster
I've run freshwater MK's on my boats for years due to the black color matching better than white, it's a little more maintenance to keep the corrosion gremlins out but nothing over the top. I've had a couple warranty issues and they've never asked if it was run in saltwater, I've heard people make that claim before but have never heard of it happening. The one glaring issue is the coating on the lower unit of the motor always seems to come off, I've seen the same on Riptides FWIW, I rino line my motors right off the bat now and it takes care of that issue.
This post was edited on 4/14/19 at 6:59 pm
Posted on 4/14/19 at 9:24 pm to GREENHEAD22
Been doing it for 20 years. Never had problems. If you see the black paint cone off the foot, touch it up. I recently put an anode prop nut on my Maxxum. It stays in brackish waters. Motor stays on the boat and boat is kept in a boat house hanging above the water. There's salt in the air constantly and all is well.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 8:04 am to GoAwayImBaitn
Similar to post earlier, I've run a freshwater minn kota for many years on a flat boat fishing reds in the marsh, trout in the bays. No issue. Keep that lower unit painted if and when it gets scratched up by oyster shells, etc.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 8:29 am to GREENHEAD22
Ive got a 24 volt 70lb riptide I'll sell ya.
Posted on 4/15/19 at 11:38 am to GREENHEAD22
I run my freshwater TM is brackish water all the time. No issues yet. I've only gone in salt water once with it, but I plan to change that soon.
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