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    24v trolling motor electrolysis

    Thank you for this explanation. I’ll complete my due diligence in checking the electrical to rule out electrolysis, but it might just be good old saltwater damage.
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    24v trolling motor electrolysis

    Before buying I asked the previous owner if he used it in saltwater and he said no, but after going through it in detail I saw some signs that pointed to saltwater. Would saltwater corrosion cause the white powdery stuff that makes the paint bubble and flame off? Maybe it’s just saltwater damage...
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    24v trolling motor electrolysis

    Boat never stored in water, so no shore power either. 2 things I can think of. When I got the boat he had the trolling motor wired incorrectly so that only 12v was getting to the plug up front. Also, the horn was broken off at the bow but still has some wiring attached. Maybe that was touching...
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    24v trolling motor electrolysis

    I recently bought a new boat and noticed some electrolysis on the minn kota trolling motor. The trolling motor is the only think wired to the trolling motor batteries. Everything else is wired to the 12v cranking battery. I’ve been finding some conflicting information online. Do I need to have a...
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