Hey Rob,, ??? ..Did you have the batteries CCA checked?? Cold Cranking Amps..?.. this is the only check to determine if your batteries are actually "good"...Next, take a volt meter and check the voltage at the trolling motor connection..if you have voltage at the plug, its time to move up to the head of the trolling motor...Since I do not know what brand if trolling motor we are working on.. these guys will take care of you from here...
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SOURCE: Motorguide Trolling motor has low thrust in all five speeds
I have a 4 speed with 48 lbs of thrust. On mine, 1 through 3 will move me out pretty well, however, 4th is similar to an overdrive gear in a car or truck and is meant more for maintaining a speed with less draw on the amps.
I certainly wouldn't want to take off with it. I suspect it is the same with your 5 speed. The boat needs to be up to speed and then those two gears will maintain it, with 5th being optimal as far as low draw in amperage.
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.
SOURCE: how should a 12 volt deep cycle battery last when trolling on #1 with a 30 lb thrust
It depends on the Amp/Hour rating of the battery and the amount of current your motor draws on setting 1.
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