Originally Posted by
crappiepappy
not only can mono around the prop shaft cause the battery to drain, and less actual power to the prop -- but, it can also cut into the shaft & housing ... possibly allowing water to get into the motor head (that's not good, either)
Removing the prop from your trolling motor - and checking for mono or debris, should be on your "list" of things to do BEFORE you go fishing (right up there with having your license with you, tackle, food, drain plug, etc
)
And be sure and get all the prop ears to the same specs ... to reduce the possibility of having the prop be off balance, and cause the trolling motor to vibrate. ........... cp
CP is right about the mono. It can eat up a seal real quick like.
Fair Winds and Following Seas
Bill H. PTC USN Ret
Chesapeake, Va