Updating trolling motor, do you keep the old one as spare

[illinifish]

I will be updating my trolling motor this month with spot/anchor lock and I am curious to see what the masses have down with there old ones. This is not meant to be brand specific as I know all of them have had issues. I would imagine with new technology it may be in the shop longer for a repair if needed. Deciding if I should hang on to the maxxum as a spare or sell it. I am just trying to get a feel for what the general boater does.

[turfy49431]

I replaced shaft bearings and pivot bushings once I took it off the boat and sold it on facebook marketplace. I wanted to make sure it would last for the next person

[Welaka]

I was going to keep mine for a spare in case. My buddy was in need of one so I gave it to him. Hopefully I don't need a backup.

[getfished]

I would sell my Digital Tour 109 if I could find a buyer. I listed it a while back but it's still here. I'm a pack rat so I guess I won't be giving it away.

[Cfrench085]

Seeing foretrex go for $500 I kept mine. Came in handy when the board went out on ultrex. Just popped it on and reattached transducers. Minnkota was great. Fixed quickly locally but was nice to have a backup. Seeing you have a Maxxum which isn’t as easy of a swap I’d consider selling.

[dean c]

I kept a spare in the boat when I was fishing away from home multi days. The motors have gotten so reliable I don’t keep a spare any longer.

[BassinR83]

I kept mine for two years before getting rid of it. All depends on how you feel and what makes you feel the best.

[bass-o-maticjm]

I've always kept a spare in the rafters no matter which motor I had on the boat. Never have needed it, but I know the time I'd sell it I would. I don't want to be unable to get on the water should a longer than normal repair come up!

[Fx20 2011]

I update two and just gave both away. Both worked fine I just wanted the space they were taking up.

[Bassin Bob71]

Just upgraded and sold my old one