My trolling motor only works in 1 speed

Dean

• 285 Answers
• Posted on Mar 17, 2009

SOURCE: Mounting a sonor/transducer on a MinnKota Riptide ST

Did the unit come with a strap to mount the transducer to a bow mount electric? Most units do... If not there is probably one available for the unit as an aftermarket accessory or accessory from the manufacturer... Regarding the transducer wire, just wrap and rout this up the front of the bow mount motor shaft so when you pull the motor up and secure it, it is not going to get in the way. You could cable tie the cord down near the bottom of the shaft and one up near the top where they wont interfere with the motor bracket when the motor is positioned up on the boat.

SOURCE: bow mounted pd55 trolling moter, 5 yrs old.

put the old one back on and see it the engine runs if so it is in the connection to or from the cable

SOURCE: Have two of the Minn Kota 70 lb saltwater bow

you have an internal ground short/ pos to ground intermittent short.. tearit down and tighten all coonections and lube them.

SOURCE: minn kota riptide 55 bow

Sounds as if the motor has either bearings going bad and/or water has gotten in the housing washed the lubricants out. Motors do wear out eventually. I'm not sure if the brushes are replacible. Have you checked for any constrictions like fishing line? And also the contacts on the controller could have minor corrosion meaning take it apart if possible and clean with steel wool or a dremel.

SOURCE: i have a minkk kota riptide salt water bow mount

Many times on the battery lead, actually the part that tightens to the battery, has a circuit breaker. You will notice a small reset button on each positive lead....of course there are two for a 24v system. Reset each one!