Trolling Motor Problem

[The Legend]

I've got an 82lb Motorguide Digital Tour 24v and I haven't had any problems until recently. Lately, when I put it on high, it runs for a few seconds and then trips a breaker on one of my batteries (always the same battery/breaker). If I turn the speed down just below the highest setting, the motor will jerk while pressing the swtich on the pedal like the power is being flicked on and off (picture a light switch being flipped on and off rapidly). Works fine at slower speeds. I've looked under the cover, but can't see that any wires are touching that would create a short. My batteries are less than a year old. Any ideas?

[sweetwater]

Check all your connections first. After that you could try a new breaker. Since it's a digital motor there could be a problem with the electonics too. The only way to find out for sure is to eliminate the possibilities one by one.

[Basswipe]

Google Jones Trolling motors. They're located in Arkansas, but provide the best advice and service for trolling motors that I've ever seen. If you're having a problem, chances are they've seen it and can get you going in the right direction.

[jeremys]

it could be your brushes, my MG had the same problem last year, so I took the prop and drive apart, sure enough the springs where gummed up, I gave them a good cleaning and works good as new now.

[Big T @ E.C.]

it could be your brushes, my mg had the same problem last year, so i took the prop and drive apart, sure enough the springs where gummed up, i gave them a good cleaning and works good as new now.

i believe the best guess is the brushes, or the conections, if you want too. You can bring it up to my garage, and i'll help you look at it. I helped bass-man install his m.g.
As they said on "fast-times at ridgemont high", "my dad was a t.v. Repairman, i've got a killer set of tools!!! Tr

[Bassin' Buck]

Call and talk to Jeremy at A20 Boating Supplies in Jeffersonville, IN.

[The Legend]

Thanks for the suggestions everybody. Guess I've got something to occupy my time off the water!

[MagikSmallie]

I would recommend Dave Smoot of Central KY Trolling Motors 859-272-3632