Before I tear this thing off my boat and throw it in the trash, let me please ask for one more piece of advice.
My 55 lb Thrust Evinrude Trolling Motor, really barely used, is extremely weak. Charging new batteries, checking the connections, keeping them tight, all make no difference.
I have a 12/24 switch, and I definitely have two speeds, but once in the water, that higher 24 volt speed is about a modest 12 volts at best.
I think my trolling motor is shot, but let me ask: How can I check the voltage with a multitester? I've got the foot pad upside down, and I see all the wires in there, but Lord knows what they all do. Two red wires to to the 12/24 switch and each shows 12 volts, but where do I touch to leads to see that 24 volts ever registers anywhere.
I'm afraid I've just got something wired incorrectly, but I can't verify.
I'm obviously an electrical novice, at least on a boat.
Any experts to help save my Trolling Motor? I'd appreciate any help. thx
My 55 lb Thrust Evinrude Trolling Motor, really barely used, is extremely weak. Charging new batteries, checking the connections, keeping them tight, all make no difference.
I have a 12/24 switch, and I definitely have two speeds, but once in the water, that higher 24 volt speed is about a modest 12 volts at best.
I think my trolling motor is shot, but let me ask: How can I check the voltage with a multitester? I've got the foot pad upside down, and I see all the wires in there, but Lord knows what they all do. Two red wires to to the 12/24 switch and each shows 12 volts, but where do I touch to leads to see that 24 volts ever registers anywhere.
I'm afraid I've just got something wired incorrectly, but I can't verify.
I'm obviously an electrical novice, at least on a boat.
Any experts to help save my Trolling Motor? I'd appreciate any help. thx