Watersnake T18 trolling motor stopped working

SOURCE: Minn Kota Model 35 24lb thrust transom trolling motor not getting power

I have a Minn Kota Model 35 24lb thrust transom trolling... I am not getting power to the unit, I tried taking the top plate off & bouncing power past the four position switch and still no movement of the prop. With that in mind,,,,,I belive I'm looking for a new swiotch controll, anyone have one for sale???

SOURCE: Hook up for one battery operation for minn kota trolling motor

I am not sure which trolling motor you have but click the link and scroll down to select your trolling motor the battery hookup is the last page

http://www.northlandmarine.com/MinnKotaQuickRef.htm

SOURCE: new MotorGuide VariMAX trolling motor does not run

The motor should work without the circuit breaker for a test. The breaker is a safety device to protect the motor and wires if something malfunctions.

SOURCE: Trolling motor doens't work

I have a trolling motor and can't seem to get it to come on. I seen it work when I got the boat. But now it won't come on.

Mike Marcotte

• 76 Answers
• Posted on Sep 26, 2009

SOURCE: we have boat that came with trolling motor, boat

My guess is the motor has leaked water into the lower motor assy (behind the prop). and needs to be cleaned up and the brushes replaced.
here's a schematic:
Edge 40
You can try this to check for water leakage:-
1) disconnect from power supply
2) remove the prop
3) you will see 2 bolt heads behind where the prop was. Remove ONLY ONE of them for now.
4) if you see the bolt (it's about 8" long) is covered in what looks to be blask, oily/watery or rusty condition then you know that you'll need to overhaul it.
5) if it IS the motor assy, remove the other bolt and disassemble everything noting their location.
6) I would recommend replacing the brushes Part# 188-052 and the seal kit 2883460.