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Reverse control direction
Basically, an electric motor is designed to be mounted on the transom of a boat, to propel it forward. However, on a float-tube, the direction in which it comes is not optimal, and it's better to reverse it. In fact, reversing the direction of the propeller allows it to be used in forward gear, and to benefit from its full power and greater propeller efficiency.
This operation is very simple and requires no special technical skills. It is also non-definitive, does no damage to the equipment, and can easily be restored to its original state.
The tools
The tools required, or rather the only tool required, is simply a medium-sized Phillips screwdriver.
In this example, it's a Minn Kota engine, so the operation should be very similar whatever the brand.
Execution
The operation involves turning the motor control unit through 180°. To turn the housing 180°, simply remove the screw at the base of the housing, turn the housing, replace the screw and retighten the assembly.
The brake nut at the other end is locked in its housing, so it cannot turn on itself.
The other, even simpler operation is to rotate the motor mounting bracket on the boat, also by 180°. You don't need any tools for this, just a knob.
As a result, the motor's direction of rotation remains the same, and it's only the position of the control handle that has changed.
If you often alternate the use of your motor between a float-tube and a boat, rather than replacing the bolt with the lock nut, you can use a pin instead. This is easier to remove and replace.
The important precaution is to always turn the control box in the opposite direction to the previous time, to avoid turning the internal wires on themselves.
