Minn Kota Fortrex 80 problem

[motion]

Hi all. I have a small issue with a Minn Kota Fortrex 80 bow mounted trolling motor. I installed it late last year and have now found that it "leaks" from the tubing that houses the control cables. It is causing a rust coloured stain on my deck. The boat is covered with a mooring cover so I don’t think its rain related. Water somehow is making it up to the head and it is coming out the cable cover.

 

Has anyone had a similar problem? Any ideas on fixing this? I am assuming there is a seal gone somewhere but cant be sure. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Thanks.

[DRIFTER_016]

Is it still under warranty?

I would get in touch with Minnkota. They have always been good to me when I have had issues or questions. I had an issue with the electrical connector on my old Auto Pilot and asked if they had one. They said they should have a used one in a parts bin. They sent it to me a no charge!!!

They have all my business for life because of that one phone call.

[lew]

I've got that same motor but have never experienced that moisture problem but Motion I'd sure be interested in hearing the cause once you get it figured out .

 

You say you keep it under the boat cover, any chance it could be condensation ??

[motion]

I've got that same motor but have never experienced that moisture problem but Motion I'd sure be interested in hearing the cause once you get it figured out .

 

You say you keep it under the boat cover, any chance it could be condensation ??

 

 

I doubt it. Everything else under the cover seems dry. It's also more noticeable once pulled back from being in the water. Great motor other that thhe moisture issue.