Saltwater Trolling Motors

For decades, fisherman have depended on electric trolling motors for their freshwater fishing and boating needs. Electric trolling motors of today are very quiet that makes our fishing at its best whenever we are on small lakes or creeks because it does not scare the fishes away. This motor is also great when trying to maneuvering through small places or shallow water areas. The only disadvantage about the original electric motors is that they weren't much good in saltwater because it would cause corrosion. Switches, shafts, housing and mounts were all vulnerable to this. It was only a matter of time before someone would come up with an idea to prevent this from happening.

Then came the Salt Water Trolling Motors. These actually came about saltwater fishing when guides began using them to pursue giant tarpon in the salt-waters of Homosassa, Florida. They started usung urethane potting to completely seal the outside of the motor with a half inch coating of water resistant material since the head of the electric trolling motor would start to corrode as soon as it hit the saltwater.

Preparing the electric trolling motor for saltwater use was a tough job during the earlier days. Every metal part and electric connection of the trolling motor must be covered with silicone sealant making you to almost completely disassemble the trolling motor. This would work for a year or two, depending on how often you used it.

But today, you don't have to worry about doing all the hard work just to seal your motor for salt water use. Manufacturers had finally seen the need and demand of saltwater trolling motors and engineered their own models that will withstand saltwater use right out of the box.

So how do you know which motor is best for you? Battery power is used for trolling motors or electric motors to propel the boat. You will need to figure out how much power you will need to move through the water efficiently. The length and the weight of the boat are the few things to consider. You must anticipate how much gears you carry and the number of persons that will possibly ride your boat. There are charts to help you determine which model and thrust rating is best for you. Electric trolling motors come in 3 different power systems, 12, 24 and 36 volt. The 12 volt is the most inexpensive but could lack the thrust power that you may need.

Doing your homework before you buy will save you a lot of frustration after you've made the purchase, by guaranteeing that you get the right trolling motor for your needs.