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  1. 04-12-2018, 05:34 PM #1
    44k1500fom
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    sluggish MotorGuide

    I have an 18 1/2 foot stratus And my motor guide is a 36 V and I have to run it one 80 100% and doesn’t last strong( I emphasize the word strong they last all day but not 100% I feel like the trolling motor has fallen off from its original Strength) all day long. batteries are at a year old what are some things to check due to my motor guide is being sluggish. where to start
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    #2 04-12-2018, 05:55 PM
    Line around prop shaft will cause it.

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    #3 04-12-2018, 06:12 PM
    No line what. Is thee post to be a nylon washer around shaft
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    #4 04-12-2018, 06:45 PM
    check your batteries sound like you have a bad one
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    #5 04-12-2018, 07:19 PM
    If I take the boat to auto zone and they hook it up to there tester would that be good enough.
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