Has anyone ever used their standard freshwater trolling motor in saltwater? I've been fishing the bay alot and I see guys with trolling motors that are not designed for salt. Seems to work ok for them. I know minn kota has a saltwater version but I was just wondering it I could get by with a regular one and rinse it very well after each trip.
#1519, "RE: Trolling motor in saltwater" In response to Reply # 0
my expierence has always been if you thoroughly wash the motors after being in the salt they will be ok ,when i fished s.d.bay alot our motors were for fresh as well. I just took the boat to the carwash right after fishing.and when i got home i would hook the hose up to the(big) motor and flush it out for a couple of minutes to clean out the insides. hope this helps, Brian
#1520, "RE: Trolling motor in saltwater" In response to Reply # 1
Thanks for the response. I'll probably be needing a new foot controlled motor soon anyway. If it gets destroyed, it'll just give me an excuse to get a new one :)