Here's an update on my current trolling motor condition; after a couple hours on the water today, my dad & I pulled about 10 pounds o' weeds off it today. The motor, a 1985 model or thereabouts, sucks so bad that even in the slightest weeds it tangles & fails to work. Already underpowered because the motor is only 17 pounds thrust, the boat wandered around with the slighest whim of the wind. Even after numerous cleanings the prop failed to be "weedless" as the motor cover claims. So please I'm in need of a new motor. Just note that as long as the motor meets the above post's requirements, I'm happy as long as its in running condition. However, please nothing over 10 years old :+