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Fresh Water Into Salt Water Trolling Motor

ecogenie

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What happens when a fresh water trolling motor is put into salt water? Can it be protected in anyway before putting it into salt water and if not what is the best thing to do to protect it after using it in salt water? I don't have a lot of cash and only have a 50 lb thrust freshwater for my canoe. Also where is the best place to get a gel battery for the motor? Thanks for all advise!!!:confused:
 
I have a minn kota fortrex I have used in saltwater and the only thing I did do eliminate corrosion problems I had was to replace the motor housing with the white housing because the coating is made for salt water use. Also had to replace the shaft because removing it from old housing is hard to do without ruining it.

Hope this helps,

Bob
 
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