I recently got a new boat. And mounted a brand new motorguide x3 65lb thrust. It runs great and powerful but I was surprised when I first turned it on at the lake at out loud this trolling motor is. Not the mount making noise shifting around or anything. Just the noise from the motor running. I haven't fished a motorguide in prob 10 years, as the last few boats I've owned I had minnkotas on. So I was shocked at how loud this one is. I pretty much have no confidence when fishing with this trolling motor. In my mind it scares away any fish within a 40 yard radius of the boat lol. My question is, Is there anyway to quiet this trolling motor? I'd like to get it as quiet as a minnkota. Maybe use a different prop?. Are there any options, before I have to pull this trolling motor off and drill more holes into my deck to mount a minnkota, cuz I doubt the mounting bolts are located the same as a motorguide.

Take it back.

I agree with Scott's comment. There should be no noise to that degree from any new trolling motor.

I've had the x3 since they first came out. Thought the composite pins would help reduce clunking and creaking, at first yeah great. Now it's just as noisy as an original gator mount. Also the Allen head bolts that keep everything tight on the mount loosen themselves out. Next motor I get will be variable speed versus 5 speed.