Sharie,
When I first bought my ski I my VTS did not work. I changed all the electrical connections on the motor due to corrosion and took the motor apart and was able to free it up and now it works like new. Go through the system if you feel comfortable doing so and you might be suprised that it just needs some TLC. The round cover on the motor is held on with crimps I was able to work those loose and re-crimp when done. Good luck.