The same piece of mule tape has been on my MG for 7 years, and I go 75 times a year.
The same piece of mule tape has been on my MG for 7 years, and I go 75 times a year.
2018 LEGEND 211R | 250 MERC PROXS
Where did you get your paracord, as well as what size ? I have a Fortrex (2012) and the heat shrink that came stock on my cord is worn out. I don't know anything about paracord , i assume its more durable than the stock cord and i don't want to put on a cable if its going to wear out the hole that the cord comes out of. The paracord seems like the best way to go.
2015 Ranger RT188
2015 115 PRO XS
Thanks jtracc, if you have a Minnkota, did you install heat shrink to your cord (like the MK factory cord) or did you leave it bare ? Also how do i open the Minnkota oem pull handle to change the cord ?
Homehardware also carries the Coghlan's 550 paracord. I got mine at Tent City in north Toronto a few years ago. I never used shrink tube either. I would change it routinely at the beginning of each season, and carry a couple of spares on board.
A head's up for anybody considering purchasing the paracord. Make sure it is the 550 made in the USA. The cheaper stuff is made overseas and breaks easily.
2019 BCB Classic
Merc V8 200 4S
You have all kinds of answers on here. First, on both MinnKota and Motorguide, if the outside diameter of the pull cord is too large, the lockslide will not operate properly. On the Maxxum, MinnKota has a stainless steel bushing (I carry it in stock) that can be used to replace the chrome ring around the hole the rope comes out of to reduce wear and tear. Using a cable -- and yes, I know MinnKota went to a cable on the Ultrex -- can prematurely wear the aluminum parts that the rope comes through.
John
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Thanks guys for your advice, looks like i will be going with U.S. made paracord with the stock handle!
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