Newbie to this forum.  I got a 2006 PT 175 this spring have had several issues but most are resolved.

This may be a dumb question but have never had a foot controled trolling motor.

I have a MotorGuide FW46 on the front of the boat

The question is: How is the high speed bypass suposed to work?

I was told by the sales rep that when the switch is in constant  mode the trolling motor spins at speed based on the speed control at all times.  In the momentary mode the motor spins at speed based on the speed control only when the momentary switch is depressed. In the high speed bypass the motor runs speed based on  speed contol unless the mometary is depressed then ir runs at full speed.   The motor works as prescribed in the first two cases but in high speed bypass is does not turn at all unless the momentary switch is depressed then is runs at full speed.

I went to the Cabela's and the sales rep there did not have and answer

I even called Motor Guide and the gal I spoke with  was unsure on the operation.

With all the trouble I have had with this boat I am suspitious of everything.

Thanks in advance,

Quackn8r

the high speed by pass means when you press the power button the motor will run full power and thats it. Your motor is working fine.

Thanks for the info. It was strange that a Cabela's sales rep and the motorguide tech support rep did not know how the motor was supposed to function

Quackn8r