Breaking the Curse of the Trolling Motor?

[Dougfirtree]

Well, I've blown out another transom-mount Minn Kota trolling motor. Try as I might, I can't seem to get them to last more than 2 years. I'm really careful about getting fishing line near them. I take it off the boat when not in use and put it under cover... Has anyone tried other brands of transom mount motors? Did you have a good experience? I'm having trouble getting my wallet out for another Minn Kota.

 

[Keep'er Movin]

I have a Newport NV series, 55 lb thrust. I purchased it because it came in a 30" shaft length. I also bought the quick disconnect accessory with it. I will say I run it on a canoe with a lithium battery and it does what I want it to do. I've ran it all summer on small lakes and rivers with no issues but it is also less than a year old. It was also cheaper than a Minn Kota which is what I had before I bought the Newport.