New Trolling Motor

[Mike Daleo]

And it sucks! Finally got a plug put on it today after being out of town all week and pushed the button for the first time. Next thing you know, it sounds like a train crashed into my garage. This NEW TM is a pile. Never been on the water and already needs warranty work.

I gotta give it to the guy at A2O, he says they will fix it fast and I can pick it up late Monday

[billius]

That's a bummer. What kind of trolling motor did you get? At least it sounds like you'll get it back quickly.

[Mike Daleo]

Another Minn Kota. I never had an issue with the old one, just wanted a new one before I had issues.

[Roddy]

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Guess that din't work out too well. Sounds like the luck of my PM plans.

[billius]

Sometimes it's best to leave well enough alone.

[Mike Daleo]

C'mon guys, I bought a new one. How many times do you buy something new and think, "I am really taking a risk here"?

Besides, I needed three new batteries, so I switched to optimas and a new guest charger. This was all part of a boat rehab project, most of which went pretty well.

[Roddy]

Mike, I've found that new stuff is more likely to fail in the next 30 days than years old stuff. Once it's worked for a month you be past finding the factory defects and it will then last till it's just worn out.

[Rippinlip]

uh oh....late monday is real close to early Wednesday. Hope he fixes it right the first time.

[buzzking]

I might know a guy that lives down this way that has one Or a boat for that matter if any of you guys have any troubles

[BeeNix]

Uh, Mike... if it ain't broke........Hope you get it fixed quickly.....

[Rippinlip]

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Uh....Kyle....that is a generous offer but you might recall that Mike and I blew up the last boat we borrowed.

Mike will get the machine working like clockwork. He is a little bit obsessive about some stuff.

[buzzking]

Thats why they make warranties...I wouldn't mind a new mota

[Dave Stewart]

That sucks....I can't believe they want you to get it fixed when it is a brand new motor and was broke out of the box, they should just replace it with another....you should call the regional rep if you can find out who that is...I am not sure who it is. If it were a MG I could help you out..I have a spare in my garage...don't have a spare mount for it though but you would be more than welcome to use it while here.


Modified by Dave Stewart at 4:40 AM 9/23/2007

[GM482V]

Mike, I have a spare 24V. You are welcome to use it if needed.

[Mike Daleo]

Thanks guys, it is nice of you to offer your spares and Kyle, your boat. I have been known to blow things up, just ask Brad F or John H.

If this one isn't ready I am just going to go ahead and buy the one I really want. All I need is an excuse.

[Mike Daleo]

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Herbert, story of my life, fixing things that work just to make them work better, only to put myself in a "hurry-up" situation. At this point in life it is safe to say that I just don't learn

[EdDavisKY]

Mike right after I got my new MK it starting making all that racket.
Took it in to get fixed and it took them about 30 mins.
When the thing was assembled they did not put any grease on the shaft.
Repair place told me they have a bunch of collage students putting them together.
Hope yours is that simple.

[BradJFD]

you should of called me I would of fixed it yesterday

[Mike Daleo]

I was kinda hoping the guy at A2O would offer me a loaner

[Passion 4 Bassin]

Man that is a raw deal Mike! I'm with Dave....you should get a new motor.