BradNC8914

Has anyone found a less expensive gunnel tracloader system besides Railblaza or Versatrac? I was thinking maybe something used in truck beds or trailers?

To see if the motor was frozen I took off the motor case cover, then removed the spool reel and tried to move the motor with my hand. Just like "rollmops" said it was frozen solid. Now I just have to find a either an allternater shop or a new motor.

Wow, thanks for the in-depth explanation. I’m going to try the plug wire that I ordered first when it gets here then the heavier gauge jumper wire. Could the motor be frozen if the spool wheel still turns freely? I bet it’s the motor which is why the original owner so easily left it behind in the shed and the new guy took $150 for it. I’ll keep you posted thanks again. Was I right about those motors being around $107$

I recently bought a used Cannon Magnum 10 TSX off FB Market place. The guy said it was left in the shed from the person he purchase his house from. It came with the Down Rigger, adjustable boom and half the wiring to the battery I just ordered the other of the plug from the battery to the plug. It should be here by Wednesday or Thursday. Unfortunately my impatience got the best of me so wanted to see if it would at least do something when power was added. I tried to run a couple jump wires from one of the boat batteries to the 2 prongs in the plug and got nothing, no click when I pushed the up/down button or even a little spark when I hooked the alligator clips to the 2 prong plug. I checked the clutch to make sure the wheel turned freely. I then unscrewed the motor plate and the inside looked almost new. I then unplugged both main red and black power wires going directly to the motor and still nothing. No click or even an tiny effort to move. Shouldn't I of heard something with a direct jump to the red and black motor wires? I'm not sure if it mattered but my jump wires are very thin like speaker wire it that matters. Let me know your thoughts. If I saw the right prices from fish307 it seems like the parts are not that expensive to replace. Circuit board $59.99, Motor $107, Up/Down switch $15, battery plug wire $30. I only paid $150 for it.