05-18-2008, 09:18 PM
That is really nice that you are teaching your kid early on. The earlier the better. The best thing is that she did not get close to the prop and the only damage is just material damage.
You may find a good place that MinnKota recommends, but with the damage you are describing that are many components burned up inside the motor head, and things that are on the verge of failing. I have had experience with MinnKota rebuilts and will say that they last just as long as the new ones, almost. They basically change everything in the motor head. But this is only when MinnKota does it at their Manakato, Minnesota factory. That is where they build their motors. Everything is USA made, I tell what. That is why you can't beat MinnKota.
There have been cases where people hook up wrong circuitry and components and have had their batteries explode on them. Or, the motor has gone out of control. They may not put on the right gauge wire or circuit breakers, and it turns real nasty. That is why I would clear everything with MinnKota first. They know their parts and specs, so they will give you expert advise.
But in the end, a new motor is the best option, in my opinion. You get a 3-year warranty, which you can extend for another two years, before the firts one expires, for cheap, like $60. And you know you are getting an American Made fine product.
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You may find a good place that MinnKota recommends, but with the damage you are describing that are many components burned up inside the motor head, and things that are on the verge of failing. I have had experience with MinnKota rebuilts and will say that they last just as long as the new ones, almost. They basically change everything in the motor head. But this is only when MinnKota does it at their Manakato, Minnesota factory. That is where they build their motors. Everything is USA made, I tell what. That is why you can't beat MinnKota.
There have been cases where people hook up wrong circuitry and components and have had their batteries explode on them. Or, the motor has gone out of control. They may not put on the right gauge wire or circuit breakers, and it turns real nasty. That is why I would clear everything with MinnKota first. They know their parts and specs, so they will give you expert advise.
But in the end, a new motor is the best option, in my opinion. You get a 3-year warranty, which you can extend for another two years, before the firts one expires, for cheap, like $60. And you know you are getting an American Made fine product.
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