Wondering if anyone knows of some sort of lube for my trolling motor shaft? (older Minnkota) It’s extremely hard to get loose from its stored position. Once I get it moving, it slides real nice. But getting it there is real PITA! Any suggestions?
i’d suggest anti-sieze. problem with that stuff is its a pain to clean off if it gets in places its not intended!!!
anything else from vaseline to grease will need to be an ongoing process!!!!!!
Car wax or Pledge is the standard answer that I have seen posted and follow myself.
They can get rough.
Some fine grit to smooth the shaft should help quite a bit.
I find ‘ejecting’ the trolling motor with authority to work best.
I use ArmorAll.
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Spray silicon. Everything else will leave a film that will collect dirt and cause more problems.
ArmorAll X2
Pull the side covers off the base. There should be some rubber pieces that keep the motor tight while stowed. I’ve seen them get hard over time causing that issue.
Thanks for the replies, guys! I’ve got a few things to try anyhow.
Pull the side covers off the base. There should be some rubber pieces that keep the motor tight while stowed. I’ve seen them get hard over time causing that issue.
@Jetboatdave I assume there is a replacement for the rubber if that’s the issue?
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Yes, i would find the part number online before calling around town tho.
Silicone spray works for a while but you’ll have to re-apply every couple weeks.
A new terrova would solve the issue without a doubt! 
A new terrova would solve the issue without a doubt!
A soon as you get the 36V, I’ll buy yours! 
I used chapstick once in a pinch. Worked surprisingly well!
any teflon spray is what I would try. seafoam makes one I have used on my snow blower and that is some slick stuff. spray wax should work great
They can get rough.
Some fine grit to smooth the shaft should help quite a bit.
I find ‘ejecting’ the trolling motor with authority to work best.
Best done with your foot, I’ve found…
I have a new MK TM and that thing is a beast to ‘pop’ free.
This stayed cleaner then I thought it would. You guys must be scared of BK. 
This stayed cleaner then I thought it would. You guys must be scared of BK.
I was thinking the same thing. You guys are so mature.
Unlike me.
I wash my shaft when it gets sticky. Did you try that? har har har.
Good ‘tips’ here guys. Anyone else?
All jokes aside, some good ideas here. Most of us will deal with it at some point.
Thought this would have gone xxx in a flash!!
You guys a really growing up.
Pre-treating the shaft before “fishing” seems to help from getting sticky I find. But there are those times when the fishing was that good that you worked it a little harder.
This stayed cleaner then I thought it would. You guys must be scared of BK.
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This stayed cleaner then I thought it would. You guys must be scared of BK.
I had to re-write my original post about 3 times before posting. Everything I typed up had some kind of innuendo attached to it.. Kinda hard to do sometimes. 
A light coating of silicone plumbers grease has worked for me. Have to reapply once or twice a season. But it works great on my PD2. Clean it with lighter fluid before applying to remove any stuck on dirt or grit.
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