- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Any experience using a freshwater trolling motor in saltwater?
Posted on 3/18/16 at 3:15 pm
Posted on 3/18/16 at 3:15 pm
I've been gifted a freshwater trolling motor and I want to put it on my jon boat. I intend to set up a cleaning station to run it in Salt Terminator after each use. How long do you think it will last?
7
Posted on 3/18/16 at 3:20 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
You should get several good years of use out of it... I would expect 4-5 years... maybe longer if the Salt Terminator gets used each time.
Posted on 3/18/16 at 5:19 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
Mine lasted 14 years of mostly brackish water use before I had to replace it last year. The motor itself was still running; but the bracket system rusted out.
I replaced it with a similar freshwater setup because I may not keep this boat much longer. I don't think occasional saltwater use will hurt it.
I replaced it with a similar freshwater setup because I may not keep this boat much longer. I don't think occasional saltwater use will hurt it.
Posted on 3/18/16 at 5:44 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
I use a freshwater in brackish water
Posted on 3/18/16 at 7:35 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
I bought a $90 "freshwater" transom mount trolling motor and have used it in saltwater marsh since I bought it four years ago. I hose it off when I flush the motor after every trip. Never had a problem.
Posted on 3/18/16 at 7:37 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
They hold up pretty well in my experience, Minn Kota.
Posted on 3/18/16 at 7:45 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
it doesn't stay on the water and I wash it when we are done fishing. I wouldn't let salt sit on it
Posted on 3/18/16 at 10:00 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
You're fine. I use a fresh water Minn Kota in salt and have no problems at all. Spray it off after every use and corrosion X on the internals once a year or so.
Posted on 3/19/16 at 2:39 am to StrongBackWeakMind
quote:
I've been gifted a freshwater trolling motor and I want to put it on my jon boat. I intend to set up a cleaning station to run it in Salt Terminator after each use. How long do you think it will last?
It is going to instantly explode due to the plastic cover not being white with the word saltwater written on it.
J/K not sure there is as much of a difference as the OEM's claim there to be. Never had any issues myself.
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News