I had a "new to me" trolling motor installed on my boat this spring. After my first to two or three trips of the season, I noticed what looked like muddy water dripping from the head of the trolling motor on the rail of my boat. I have had RipTides and Ulterras before on my boat, and I have never noticed this taking place before. Is it possible that the trolling motor head unit is taking on water (broken seal somewhere) and leaking water up the shaft (is the shaft hollow) into the head unit? Is that possible?
Anyone else ever seen this happen before? If so, what was the cause and is it a big deal, ie do I need to get something fixed?
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