Minn Kolta Trolling Motors -Tips Regarding These Motors

Electric trolling motors are being used more often these days onboard many fishing boats. Boaters are finding out about the many benefits electric motors have to offer, the most obvious being the fact they operate in silence and that they are environmentally friendly. An added benefit is that their popularity is not hurt by the increase of the price of gas. These motors, however, do need a different type of care compared to the average gasoline powered motors.

Electric motors operate in a different way to gas motors, so it should be no surprise that they need different care. Electric motors make use of batteries to supply them with power. This means they have an entirely different method of powering up.

Any fisherman that has bought or is buying an electric trolling motor would be wise to carefully read the following list of tips.

- Filling with fuel is replaced by charging. It is quite an easy thing to pour in a little gas to get the motor running, but electric motors do not work that way. Electric motors have to be charged. They require a battery charger.

This can be either an onboard charger or one that is kept on shore: this is entirely up to the individual fisherman. The batteries are designed to be run down and charged many times so there should be no concern over ruining them. However, the manufacturers directions must still be followed carefully to make sure that the motor batteries are not damaged in any way.

- Always carefully inspect the motor before use. Stray fishing lines can very easily become tangled in the motor and cause serious damage. It only takes a split second for the damage to occur, but it also only takes a short time to check the engine to prevent that from happening.

- Be sure to perform routine maintenance. Just as with any type of motor, an electric motor needs to have checks and routine maintenance. Parts should be checked to make certain they are secure and in good working order. Fisherman should not assume that electric equates with no worries. Maintenance is still important.

- The motor should at all times be monitored when it is being charged. This prevents it from getting switched on by accident. A motor that is allowed to run can easily overheat and burn out.

- Be kind to the motor. Electric motors have parts that are kept cool by being submerged under water, so it is important that the fisherman does not run the motor when it is out of the water. It is also important to keep general care in mind by not using the motor in weeds or mud.

These tips offer ways to protect and extend the life of the electric trolling motor. Fisherman who are using an electric motor can expect great benefits when they follow these tips along with any instructions offered by the manufacturer.