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by minnkotaman
Mon Oct 26, 2009 12:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: I GOT THE BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT...
Replies: 15
Views: 2776

Re: I GOT THE BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT...

good going sounds like your wife knows how to please her man.
for my 60th birthday mine sent me to El Salto.
but maybe she was hoping i'd stay there.
Bobby's a great guy and an even better fisherman.
enjoy.
jim l.
by minnkotaman
Fri Oct 23, 2009 4:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for a local Trolling Motor speacialist.
Replies: 17
Views: 2247

Re: Looking for a local Trolling Motor speacialist.

thanks for the kind words.
i'm just glad your problem was simple.
jim l.
by minnkotaman
Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for a local Trolling Motor speacialist.
Replies: 17
Views: 2247

Re: Looking for a local Trolling Motor speacialist.

thanks for all the kind words guys.
i'm sorry if my smoking upset u, levy.
this guy will be bring his 101 over on friday,
since thursdays are generally my fishing day.
jim l.
by minnkotaman
Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: responce to letter
Replies: 0
Views: 507

responce to letter

Thank you for writing to express your concerns about the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force's Interim Report. I appreciate the time you took to write, and I welcome the opportunity to respond. As you know, the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force - which was established by a Presidential Memorandum ...
by minnkotaman
Sat Sep 19, 2009 7:49 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: trolling motors- minnkota
Replies: 1
Views: 637

Re: trolling motors- minnkota

by minnkotaman
Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Maxxum Pro trolling motor problems...
Replies: 4
Views: 834

Re: Maxxum Pro trolling motor problems...

common problem, you have water in the lower unit and your brushes are froze where they are. by shaking the motor it moves the brushes just enough to work. you have no idea what damage you are doing to your armature. bet your have fishing line stuck behind the prop. if its under the 3 year warrenty g...
by minnkotaman
Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Where can I find the wire for my Trolling motor...
Replies: 9
Views: 1314

Re: Where can I find the wire for my Trolling motor...

about 10 years ago i would buy 6GA wire at monument auto.
it was welding wire, fine stranded, extremely flexable.
and only $1/ foot.
only color was black.
by minnkotaman
Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Wiping down the boat; (THE COST EFFECTIVE WAY)
Replies: 22
Views: 3704

Re: Wiping down the boat; (THE COST EFFECTIVE WAY)

scrubing bubbles works great.
3 cans at costco about $9
dont get it on your carpet it has a bleaching agent
in it.
by minnkotaman
Fri Sep 04, 2009 11:47 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling motor fuse?
Replies: 8
Views: 1411

Re: Trolling motor fuse?

the first thing you have to remember is that the motor is only as good as the power supply. but in your case with a 20 year old boat i would check the wiring, i'll bet your boat is wired with 10 or 12 gage wire. move up to 6 gage and the motor will be getting all the power it needs. plus the 55 draw...
by minnkotaman
Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Kipawa on Minn Kota
Replies: 2
Views: 605

Re: Kipawa on Minn Kota

i've been using 1 for the last 5 years on my 101.
and i'm on my second, i finally chewed up the first 1.
and i recommend it to all my customer with the bigger
motors. and have heard no complaints.
maybe check your drive pin it should run straight.
by minnkotaman
Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: built in transducer for Minnkota Maxxum 101
Replies: 5
Views: 1668

Re: built in transducer for Minnkota Maxxum 101

the cost of the transducer is $74.00 that's with a 42" shaft.
by minnkotaman
Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling motor amps draw??
Replies: 1
Views: 538

Re: Trolling motor amps draw??

under no load conditions (on the bench) the motor should draw
about 4 amps. we are told not to worry about it until the motor
draws 8 amps or more. then there is a problem.
the boards are built for 200% over normal.
by minnkotaman
Sun Jul 26, 2009 11:39 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: HELP - Minn Kota PowerDrive Problems
Replies: 5
Views: 1233

Re: HELP - Minn Kota PowerDrive Problems

i suggest taking it to a service center you don't know witch
seal let go and they will all have to be replaced, plus
cleaned and dryed.and in the bad cases the brushes
replaced.
by minnkotaman
Sun Jul 26, 2009 11:35 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Minn Kota Riptide 101 Auto Pilot mounting Sonar
Replies: 3
Views: 585

Re: Minn Kota Riptide 101 Auto Pilot mounting Sonar

sorry, unless you want the aftermarket solution
that's all you have is to run it up the shaft.
a lot of my customers do it, and it works out fine.
you just have to watch your coil cord if you wrap
it 2 tight it will do the same thing.
by minnkotaman
Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: HELP - Minn Kota PowerDrive Problems
Replies: 5
Views: 1233

Re: HELP - Minn Kota PowerDrive Problems

i assume you have checked your batteries.
it sounds like you have water in the lower unit and your brushes
are freezing up in the open position. best get it fixed
before you blow your control board.
by minnkotaman
Sat Jul 11, 2009 6:53 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Minn Kota Fortrex trolling motor
Replies: 3
Views: 1703

Re: Minn Kota Fortrex trolling motor

justflipit, i'd try adjusting the steering cable tension.
its on the bottom of your foot pedal where the cables go in.
right is tight.
if you get to much slop in the steering cables they will bind up
and break even being stainless steel.
by minnkotaman
Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:00 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Minn Kota Fortrex trolling motor
Replies: 3
Views: 1703

Re: Minn Kota Fortrex trolling motor

why dont you give me a call and discribe the noise to me.
i'll bet your boat is a ranger.
925.829.5977
by minnkotaman
Fri Jun 12, 2009 7:07 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Minn Kota Maxxium replacement prop ???
Replies: 8
Views: 799

Re: Minn Kota Maxxium replacement prop ???

check these guys out.
same price as a minnkota prop,
free shipping it takes about a week.
http://www.kipawapropellers.com/
and gene is right so get the 1 that fits your motor.
by minnkotaman
Sat Jun 06, 2009 6:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: TROLLING MOTOR BATTERY QUESTION
Replies: 18
Views: 1854

Re: TROLLING MOTOR BATTERY QUESTION

have you tried taking the prop off and checking for line or plants wrapped around the shaft

the only other thing is you've lost a seal and the motor is full
of water.
by minnkotaman
Sun May 31, 2009 11:22 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fiberglass Chip...Can I fix it?
Replies: 12
Views: 1566

Re: Fiberglass Chip...Can I fix it?

bondo is also chemically coefficient with fiber glass.
the problem is the color matching. but its cheap and easy
with the help of a little wax paper, after applied to smooth
it out.
by minnkotaman
Sun May 31, 2009 7:37 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Maxxum vs. Fortrex ???
Replies: 5
Views: 1416

Re: Maxxum vs. Fortrex ???

i've upgraded with every new improvement to my 101 since
2001. 201pro is right. the same motor but a new style mount.
the thing is rock solid and very quiet.
the cost of the new mount is $580.00 and it takes about an hour to change over but the motor has to be off the boat.
jim l.
by minnkotaman
Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling Motor Help
Replies: 8
Views: 1521

Re: Trolling Motor Help

again , check the batteries. i've been the minnkota service rep. for 26 years. if you keep running the motor, the control board which will blow, cost from $200 TO $128 (and that's not including labor) depending on the age of the motor. i could go into a long list of why, but you have a bad cell in 1...
by minnkotaman
Sun Apr 05, 2009 1:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling Motor Help
Replies: 8
Views: 1521

Re: Trolling Motor Help

it only takes 1 bad cell to drop the whole system.
again check the batteries.
by minnkotaman
Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling Motor Help
Replies: 8
Views: 1521

Re: Trolling Motor Help

sounds like you have a bad cell in 1 of the batteries.
the motor is only as good as the power source.
by minnkotaman
Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:21 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: upholstery help
Replies: 3
Views: 609

Re: upholstery help

you might want to check this out.

http://www.boatingseats.com/
by minnkotaman
Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:35 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MINNKOTA FORTREX MOUNT
Replies: 13
Views: 3511

Re: MINNKOTA FORTREX MOUNT

sorry mg has different shaft sizes.
by minnkotaman
Mon Mar 30, 2009 12:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thank You Jim Lambert .......Trolling Motor Repair
Replies: 5
Views: 1116

Re: Thank You Jim Lambert .......Trolling Motor Repair

thanks guys i appreciate the good words.
jim l.
by minnkotaman
Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MINNKOTA FORTREX MOUNT
Replies: 13
Views: 3511

Re: MINNKOTA FORTREX MOUNT

sorry jason, i've been busy on the wife's honey-do's all day. its a simple matter of removing the motor from the old bracket and installing it on the new bracket. if its a minnkota made from about 2000 to present its take 30 to 40 minutes. but the brackets have the same mount points (where it bolts ...
by minnkotaman
Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MINNKOTA FORTREX MOUNT
Replies: 13
Views: 3511

MINNKOTA FORTREX MOUNT

if you have a good working minnkota 74-101 (36-48" shaft) i can get the new fortrex mount. cost is $530. i'll charge $40.00 to install the motor on the new mount. but install on the boat is your responcabilty. if your interested call. i need 1 week lead time. 925.829.5977 and talk into the mach...
by minnkotaman
Sun Dec 28, 2008 11:03 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Electrical interference on trolling motor
Replies: 10
Views: 6299

Re: Electrical interference on trolling motor

this is from he minnkota service manual. Chapter 2. Depth Finder Interference Variable speed motors with a PWM speed control / Maximizer circuit can sometimes interfere with the operation of a depth finder. This can be due to RF (radio Frequency) or electrical interference. NOTE: this procedure is f...
by minnkotaman
Sun Dec 28, 2008 9:16 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Electrical interference on trolling motor
Replies: 10
Views: 6299

Re: Electrical interference on trolling motor

this came up 20 years ago when minnkota first came out with the maximizer circuit, it forced the guys making sonar curcuits to put in a filter in their curcuits. no 1 the locator and the electric should be on seperate batteries, the feed back comes thru the negative side of the battery. the only oth...
by minnkotaman
Tue Dec 23, 2008 4:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Most accurate weather forecast?
Replies: 8
Views: 1333

Re: Most accurate weather forecast?

you might want to check this site out.

http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/fin ... ct=WEATHER
by minnkotaman
Mon Nov 24, 2008 6:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling motor needs viagra
Replies: 6
Views: 1257

Re: Trolling motor needs viagra

nope,
take it to your local service center, they will do an amperage check on the motor. bet the batteries are delcos.
by minnkotaman
Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:54 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Guys check your online bank account...
Replies: 8
Views: 1901

Re: Guys check your online bank account...

wells fargo called this morning with 5 charges they questioned.
all bogas, the only thing ive ordered was a game from amazon
that was shipped from gogamer.com. the charges were refused
and the card is dead now.
cant even trust amazon any longer.
by minnkotaman
Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:19 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Look for some Jig Supplies
Replies: 9
Views: 1266

Re: Look for some Jig Supplies

try these guys.
i get my spinner blade supplys from them.
http://www.barlowstackle.com/
by minnkotaman
Sat Oct 11, 2008 12:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: WEIGH IN LINK
Replies: 1
Views: 464

Re: WEIGH IN LINK

by minnkotaman
Mon Sep 29, 2008 8:06 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: onboard charger???
Replies: 7
Views: 943

Re: onboard charger???

mark has the right idea about trouble shooting the charger. i just changed out my group 31's in feb. and found out they were 10 years old. i run a minnkota 330 onboard three bank 10 amp./ generally the slower the charge the better for the battery. unless your fishing tournments like the big boys a 1...
by minnkotaman
Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Phone # for Boatmasters in Livermore?
Replies: 1
Views: 414

Re: Phone # for Boatmasters in Livermore?

925.443.5775
boat masters livermore
by minnkotaman
Sat Sep 06, 2008 5:10 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ROLL CALL FOR ALL POSTERS AND READERS !!
Replies: 79
Views: 13193

Re: ROLL CALL FOR ALL POSTERS AND READERS !!

Hi, im Jim Lambert and check the post about 5 times a day, so here’s a short life version. Been married for 42 years to my little Hawaiian, an extremely tolerant woman. I’ve lived in California since age 16, high school, US Navy for 3 years discharged in ‘69. Started fishing Devalle in 72, bou...
by minnkotaman
Thu Aug 21, 2008 1:13 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: water treatment plant
Replies: 1
Views: 505

water treatment plant

we got out today and found nothing but 3#ers.
but on the way in we stopped and talked to a welder working
on the project in Victoria.
he told me they are building a water treatment plant.
i can only assume this is to treat water before it heads south.
sure would like to see the master plan.
by minnkotaman
Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: question
Replies: 17
Views: 1905

Re: question

in the picture section.
of the forum.
by minnkotaman
Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: question
Replies: 17
Views: 1905

question

my partner and i got out today and i lucked into a 12# on my scale.
my question is that it had eaten a turtle which is very obvious if you look at the picture.
heres the question
will the turtle desolve in the fishes stomach.
jim l.
by minnkotaman
Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: fuel prices
Replies: 29
Views: 4199

Re: fuel prices

by minnkotaman
Thu Jul 24, 2008 1:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: fuel prices
Replies: 29
Views: 4199

Re: fuel prices

i'm really getting tired of getting hosed. check out title 35, u.s. code(1952) sections 181-188, when the feds repeal this is when we'll see a change. right now any alternative devices or application belong to the feds, and the men in black. check out stanley meyers, and water for fuel, and a host o...
by minnkotaman
Mon May 05, 2008 1:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Hooking batteries up a 24 volt motor
Replies: 7
Views: 1294

Re: Hooking batteries up a 24 volt motor

http://s275.photobucket.com/albums/jj28 ... img011.jpg

this should clear up any problems in hooking up your batteries.
jim l.
by minnkotaman
Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:12 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Minn Kota trolling motor question
Replies: 7
Views: 2151

Re: Minn Kota trolling motor question

if your even a casual bass fisherman, you shouldnt even be thinking about a terrovia. just watch any of the fishing programs, do you see any of the pro's fishing a power drive. the trick is you have direct control of the motor and it doesnt have to be in your line of sight. the terrovia have no feel...
by minnkotaman
Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: boat master
Replies: 1
Views: 434

boat master

just took the boat into boat master for the spring tune-up.
WOW, their new place is really nice.
i've seen some post on here for boat storage
and mike has a ton of room there for storage.
$100/mo.
and there is easy freeway access.
i think they made a wise move.
by minnkotaman
Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Minnkota Maxxum TM clunking
Replies: 4
Views: 1220

Re: Minnkota Maxxum TM clunking

pull your prop and make sure the shear pin isnt bent.
and there is no fishing line in it.
turn the prop by hand (with the power off)
and make sure it turns smoothly you should
only feel the armature going thru the magnets.
if that does'nt do it you'll have to bring it in.