Trolling motor turns under high speed or in rough water

[mstpierre]

I have a minn kota edge 70 and in rough water or under high speeds, the motor will turn itself around on its own.  I know this happens to a lot of people but can't seem to find a solution.  I saw a product called perfecttroll but have not heard of anyone using it.  Does anyone have any good ideas on how to remedy this?  Thanks a lot.

[bowfish12]

Are you talking about the torque of the motor at higher speeds makes it kind of uncontrollable?

[mstpierre]

Yes, at levels 4 or 5 the torque will turn the motor if you don't have your foot FIRMLY planted on the pedal.  Its even worse in the wind/ rough water.

[Carrington]

i dont have a problem with speed 4 but when i goto speed 5 if i try to turn at all the motor just goes crazy and the first time i used it, it threw me off the boat.

[Hot Rod]

Did you try tightening the tension adjustment under the pedal?  (its right above where the wires come into the pedal)

Not sure about Edge but both MK's I have owned had one.  And both motors are uncontrolable when the tension is too loose.

[Wayne P.]

The shaft tension product is Troll Perfect.

[mstpierre]

I will try adjusting the screw but I have read a lot of people still have problems.  Has anyone had any experience with the Troll Perfect.

[bowfish12]

Tighten the screw that should help. 

[tracker01]

Tightening the screw will help but steering will be a bit tighter also.

[kahuna]

The product "troll perfect" is the best idea since sliced bread. It takes the torque out of foot controlled trolling motors, is inexpensive, and is certainly getting a lot of usage by a growing number of the pros. The website is www.trollperfect.com. I fish mostly tidal water so I have to fight not only the wind, trolling motor torque, but also the tide. This is truely a great product. Kahuna

[Bassyak]

I looked at the Troll Perfect webpage and then went and made my own with a strip of rubber gasket-like material that I had in my garage and a couple hose clamps. Works like a charm.

[Jig Man]

I will try adjusting the screw but I have read a lot of people still have problems.  Has anyone had any experience with the Troll Perfect.

I have one on my TE82 for those times when I have to use lots of power and don't want torque. I keep the bottom loose until I need it. Then just a thumb screw and 2 seconds and it is any way I want it.

[Wayne P.]

I use a Troll Perfect with my TE 109.