Trolling Motor Help

[Fishrman]

Ok guys need some tm help. I have a Minn Kota Pro 80 w/ lift assist and it will not go all the way down. It looks like it is going to, but stops a little short of being down. Tried pusing it down and it will not go, anyone have an idea? Thanks.

[techo]

Going to sound silly......but when I purchased my boat the knot was too big where it tied into the eye hook and wouldn't let my trolling motor lock in. When I turned it on high I would look like a blooper reel from a Tenessee fisherman. I wonder if your knot it too big?

[Fishrman]

You think it would just show up after a long time of usage? I hope you are right, that would be an easy fix, I will look at it in a few minutes and let you know.

[techo]

Probably not. It was what was wrong with mine. Hope it is easy to fix.

[Fishrman]

Didn't work, dang. I will call marine repair in Springfield, I bet they might have an idea. Thanks again for the help.

[Hogfan]

Let us know what you find out. I have the same trolling motor and would be curious to see what the problem is.

[Fishrman]

Well called Marine Repair, and they have never heard of this problem. So I guess I will take it in when I get a chance. Let you know how it turns out when and if I get it to Springfield.

[Don House]

Well called Marine Repair, and they have never heard of this problem. So I guess I will take it in when I get a chance. Let you know how it turns out when and if I get it to Springfield.

Fishrman, take it in... I would say you have an issue with your gas strut on the power assist... Make sure you take in the whole unit, including the mount which is where your troubles are.. Also when you take it in ask them to do any new upgrades if still under warranty.. If not under warranty ask what the costs are. May be worth it..

Lets us know what the problem was when you get it fixed, there are alot of us that run the same unit or the bigger one as well..

Good Fishing

Capt. Don

[steveearle]

My buddy has the same problem but it is because something is bent. His lower unit on a 225 Pro XS went out and after it was "fixed" he was pulling into a dock slip, went to put it in reverse and, although they fixed the forward gear, reverse was still out and he slammed the dock and part of the TMotor hit and it will not go down all the way--it is a Minn Kota 80...

[Fishrman]

Ok guys, as much as I hate to admit it, I was not very perceptive. Called Bill Long in Monett where I got my boat, he said he did not know much about the Minn Kota, but told me to look for a pin that could be possibly poking out somewhere. On the water the other day I did that, but did not notice one that sits right below the head of the trolling motor. Found it this evening as I was prepping the boat for the morning trip. There was a pin sticking out a little that the top bracket was hitting that I just did not notice the other day. Tapped it in and seems to be fine. Will know for sure in the morning, could not get the motor all the way down due to the tongue of my R93, it is not swing away so it cannot get past the tongue, but I am sure that is it. Well that is the fix for it. Pretty simple if your paying attention and checking it thoroughly. See ya on the water.