Trolling Motor Plug

The hot side pin in the female section of my trolling motor plug (Atwood) corroded off completely. The plug gets washed off each trip and is garage kept, so I don’t think salt is the issue. I have a spare plug to replace the bad one, but what can I use to keep this from happening again?

Corrosion is from the salt that enters while on the water…even if it is a very small amount. The electrical current greatly speeds up the galvanic corrosion process.

I suggest upgrading to a better quality plug and socket. The Attwood connector is not a good choice for anything but weekend use at the lake. I have a Marinco locking plug that has an o-ring seal when seated. I also spray the connecters with T-9 Boeshield or equivilent.

Iain Pelto
Sea Hunt Triton 160 w/ 90 ETEC “JB3”
Native Manta Ray 14

Corrosion and heat are the worst thing for a trolling motor plug.
Get you an Anderson plug and never have to worry about it again.

I bought the same POS plug and the spring/pin that holds the cover on was rusted before it ever hit the water. I can’t believe they would make something for a marine application like that and use standard steel. I guess you get what you pay for.

conductive grease is what I use. waterproof but lets electricity through

Still have to re-apply every now and then, but should help keep things a little better protected.

upgrade plug
keep coated

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Marinco plugs work fine for me. I replace them every few years.

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Lee Strickland
Strickland Marine Insurance Agency, Inc.
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Just wanted to add a new problem with the atwood plug. Got out on the water about 6:15 and it was filled to the top with ice. It has a cover that does not appear to stop water. Spent valuable prime fishing time heating a screwdriver with a lighter to melt and chip ice out so I could use my plug.

Just do away with the plug and strate wire it with stacons and silicone and remove conections from battery after use It will eleminate a lot of headachs!

straight wire is what i did. wish i had done it sooner. jan

works every time. I first did it as a quick on the water fix! Next time I just left it! Its best to cut out the middle man!