Motorguide energy 76

[promax03]

Hi I have a energy 76 trolling motor that will only run on hi bypass. The trolling runs fine out of the water or no resistance on the motor. I can hold the prop shaft and it will stop in regular mode, but spinning free it works like it should. I switch it to bypass and it works. Is this fixable?

[Jonestrollingmotor]

Is this a 5 speed or variable speed?

[promax03]

Variable

[Jonestrollingmotor]

That's going to depend on where the problem actually is. If it's what I suspect, it's fixable but at a price. If the lower unit runs fine on High Bypass, that tells me the lower unit is probably OK, which would bring the problem back to the board or the switches. I suspect the board, (which is no longer available and have to be converted to digital) but would need it in my shop to run test and see.
John

[promax03]

How much to convert to digital if it's the board? Any idea of shipping cost to send it? Would I be better to just upgrade to something new? Thank you for the help.

[Jonestrollingmotor]

I personally think you would be better upgrading due to size of this motor. Conversion is usually round $500.00 -- giving you 1yr warranty of parts and labor to convert. Shipping would probably be between $50 and $60.00 each way. If I can help, give me a call.
John