is this motor a saltwater motor or is it only fresh water?
520183
This motor will work in saltwater if you clean it off after each use. I could barely make it back to the dock in a fresh water lake it's so under powered. This would not be a good motor to use if there is a current or waves. It's unreliable and will most likely will result in a situation were you will need to be rescued.
520184
I have used in the bays out here in san diego and it works just fine. But make sure you clean afterwards
520185
I use it in fresh water and I would NOT suggest buying it. Runs like garbage, blue smoke appears and it's loud.JB
1989983
I have taken the metal screen off to clear the impeller, almost all of the exposed parts are plastic, it should work with salt water, I would just have it pump out a couple pails of tab water after. I have been impressed with battery life.
818802
This pump can be used in fresh or saltwater. I currently use it in saltwater.
1540016
you get both the motor and the esc. and they are both completly waterproof.. ive had no problems with them.
2145501
I have used this boat on a fresh and salt water with no issues. Worked great in both.
2245791
I am not sure what the specs say but I don't see any reason why it can't be used with salt water. All of the electrical components are pretty well sealed as far as I can tell. It is a brushless motor so there is no need for a seal that is going to wear out either. It's pretty cheap and worth a try. Jordan
497394
Yes, I have used mine in both salt and fresh water. I just rinse it off good after use in salt water! This has been a great trolling motor.
1447754
Yes. This reel can be used in fresh water or salt, I have had no problems with this reel, just keep in mind that if you use it in salt water make sure to use fresh water to rince it off, it will last a life time.
1078714
Honestly I'm not sure. I've got it on a fresh-water lake. The mechanism underneath is a steel bar with plastic paddles and plastic rudder, so it may work alright in salt water if you take it out after use and oil the steel parts periodically.
497396
It will run, but salt water is very corrosive. Unless it is built from or coated with material that resists corrosion, every part of the motor that comes in contact with salt water or salt air will be affected. A motor that would otherwise last for a decade could be worthless after a single season in salt water.
2091119
I have never tried that. If it is not salt water, I would guess there would be no problem. AA batteries are sealed, so water might get into the pump motor, but most of those are designed to run wet. Please understand, this is only my guess...I have no firm technical knowledge about it.
2262676
I do not know. I never take my boat to salt water. There are exposed metal plungers in the back on the front of the motor.
2143932
The motor is silent. Ther is some splashing of water that takes some getting used to.
1812542
Not for saltwater use, you can use it but you got to clean it thoroughly. The inshore Abu's the less expensive ones are called the Orra's. The Orra so are not that much but made for saltwater ,hope this helps.
708893
I use mine only in saltwater, rinse with water when day is over, Great reel.
497397
This is designed for salt water - will work in fresh. Would not recommend trying a free water model in salt...
1743354
The problem is not limited to just washing the salt water off after use. Electric currents cause a plating effect on disimilar metals that is accelerated in salt water. The inexpensive materials used on fresh water trolling motor results in a very quick corrosion of the motor due to the plating effect on disimilar metals. A saltwater trolling motor minimizes the use of disimilar metals and also has a feature known as a "Sacrificial Anode" to guard the rest of the motor. Bottom line: Salt and brackish water will eat up a fresh water trolling motor in roughly a year of normal use. A more expensive (x3) should yield at least x6 use.