Minn Kota Maxxum Running Slow

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Skeeter1

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My Minn Kota Maxxum 72lb. 24 volt trolling motor seems to be running about half thrust. That is when I have used it couple hours in a days fishing. The Trolling Thunder 24 volt battery shows about 80% left in the charge, although it seems the trolling motor is running a lot less, as though the battery is very low on charge.

Is there a chance the motor( not head) on the Minn Kota has water in it to cause this problem? Is there such a chance that water will cause the motor to run slower? Also, has anyone ever broke down the motor on one to check that water has been in the armature, etc?