Its project time again.... I'm replacing the trolling motor plug on my Key West 1720 CC with a Battery Tender TM Plug.
I had taken the 1720 out for a shakedown run since it had not been on the water in a couple months (my bad, I know!). My son was coming in for his vacation, we had planned several days of fishing and I wanted to make sure everything was in good running order.
When testing the trolling motor, it kept shutting off and resetting. This indicated it was losing power. When I removed the Marinco 3 prong plug from the socket, it was very warm. This indicated probable arcing inside the plug. When I disassembled the plug,
This video recaps the complete replacement, both on the boat and on the TM power leads.
The Battery Tender TM Plug is a little pricey compared to the typical 3 prong plugs available. That said, it is very well constructed and appears to be a solid, rugged plug that makes a fail-proof connection. I expect this plug will last a very long time. Buy once, cry once!
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