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marcstevens6969

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marcstevens6969

marcstevens6969

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I have a 55 thrust prowler trolling motor sucks the battery dry in ten minutes anyone no why. I don't think my motor charges unless its in gear. -60 merc

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Chas0218

Chas0218

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I doubt having it in gear has any effect it would be rpm based.  For it to drain it in 10 minutes seems a little odd.  

 

How big is the battery A/Hr. and how hard are you running the trolling motor (full bore or barely on)?

Chas0218

Chas0218

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Sounds like an issue in the motor.  I would be calling to send it back or see what they recommend. 

John Kelley

John Kelley

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Trolling motors need to be run on deep cycle batteries, not normal starting type marine batteries.  This sounds like your problem to me.  That and the fact that a 60 HP motor uses a stater to recharge your battery, and that is not enough of a charge to handle the full drain of a trolling motor. 

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Chas0218

Chas0218

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Trolling motors need to be run on deep cycle batteries, not normal starting type marine batteries.  This sounds like your problem to me.  That and the fact that a 60 HP motor uses a stater to recharge your battery, and that is not enough of a charge to handle the full drain of a trolling motor. 

 

What he said^, I automatically assumed it was a deep cycle. That is my fault.

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