Can I seal (with aquarium sealant/silicon/waterproof tape) the space between the trolling motor head and the shaft? Or is this space necessary for hot air to escape from the propeller motor? The shaft is hollow and if water goes up to the top of the shaft, it will go down the inside of the shaft and enter the propeller engine. This has happened to me when using in conditions of high waves.
Secondly, can I cover the trolling motor head completely? Or does it also need to air out? I don't not really need to do this but if I can, I'd rather take this extra safety precaution.
My 12V electric trolling motor has a short shaft and it's on a kayak. Therefore, big waves runs over my kayak and splashes against the motor all the time. If the wave is big enough and splashes up the shaft, it goes down the inside of the shaft into the propeller engine. I could go with another motor, but I like the motor I have and like to make it work with what I have. Thanks in advance.
Secondly, can I cover the trolling motor head completely? Or does it also need to air out? I don't not really need to do this but if I can, I'd rather take this extra safety precaution.
My 12V electric trolling motor has a short shaft and it's on a kayak. Therefore, big waves runs over my kayak and splashes against the motor all the time. If the wave is big enough and splashes up the shaft, it goes down the inside of the shaft into the propeller engine. I could go with another motor, but I like the motor I have and like to make it work with what I have. Thanks in advance.