Minn Kota issue

[Kent]

What type of batteries are you running? I had similar issues with my Terrova, even taking it in to a repair place in Orem. They couldn't find anything wrong with it when they tested it. I ultimately had my batteries tested and found that one of my 2 batteries was bad and not holding a charge. Replaced the batteries and everything worked again. It could be something completely different, but I would check there 1st.

Agree!  Have both battery(s) tested at your local battery shop.  Also, check all of the connections in the battery cable path between battery(s) and Terrova for loose or corroded connections.

If it is battery related, shouldn't I need to push the power button, on the Terrova, after each time I have experienced one of the issues that I described above?  The power button remains on after each episode.

No, the unit may power on but you may experience issues like you have stated. I was on strawberry when it happened to me on my old unit. New batteries and problems solved. Same thing happens in your cars when batteries start to die. Your car will start and run but you might experience other little electrical issues. With that being said you are starting a trouble shooting process. We may be incorrect but it is the best place to start.

Thanks.  I'm getting ready to tear into it.  I just wish my trolling motor batteries weren't put in such an inaccessible place on my boat.