Ghost strap rusting!

[78Staff]

I can't believe, after two months, the ring on the Ghost strap is already starting to rust. I mean, a $3500 freaking purchase and they cheap out on a $2 part

What's a decent replacement with Stainless hardware? I notice Motorguide specifies theirs is stainless. Rod Saver has one but doesn't specify, plus it's an odd two-piece design... Minn Kota doesn't specify either.

Heck do I really even need one, I've got a Troll Tamer locking that sucker down

[STRETCH1]

Even stainless can rust! They probably got it from a dealer that said stainless and used a cheap 304 or something low grade. Call Lowrance and get a replacement.nnI never installed mine and it has been find through some really rough stuff too.

[mactlman]

florida issue? have not seen that up here

[haus9393]

Mine is rusted too. Minnkota straps I’ve not witnessed them rust yet over my years.

[Basshopper]

I can't believe, after two months, the ring on the Ghost strap is already starting to rust. I mean, a $3500 freaking purchase and they cheap out on a $2 part

What's a decent replacement with Stainless hardware? I notice Motorguide specifies theirs is stainless. Rod Saver has one but doesn't specify, plus it's an odd two-piece design... Minn Kota doesn't specify either.

Heck do I really even need one, I've got a Troll Tamer locking that sucker down

Since when have those been painted, Mine is not painted its polished Stainless. Never have seen one painted. That is what is peeling off I don't see any rust. Just call Lowrance and get a replacement you have a 3 yr warranty.

[78Staff]

They send me a new one, looks the same as the old one (which is much, much worse now). Need to swap it out but it's a pain due to pulling the bow mounts, plate, etc to get to the TM bolts. Why someone hasn't come up with a better strap setup is beyond me. Actually, I think PP's is designed so it goes through the base, not under = so you don't have to undo the TM mounting bolts if you want to change it out or adjust it's position etc down the road.

[TopgunZ521C]

Stainless is just that stain less in other words it will rust just takes longer and its more sustainable to rust prevention get yourself one from minn kota I have one on each of my troll motors and both have held up quite well no rust to date over 5 years.

[78Staff]

Stainless is just that stain less in other words it will rust just takes longer and its more sustainable to rust prevention get yourself one from minn kota I have one on each of my troll motors and both have held up quite well no rust to date over 5 years.

Mines only... 3 mo old, that's why I was so upset it was rusting already. It's now bascially complete covered in surface rust. Maybe I'll pick up the MK one instead....thanks.

[bobcoy]

Do you use it in brackish or full saltwater? Those straps may not use the quality saltwater rated steel. Cant tell from the pick, but stainless should not rust in 3 Mos.

[78Staff]

I'm in Florida, hell the whole state is brackish to some extent, but no I don't go into saltwater or heavily brackish water...

I have my strap from my Fortrex (six years old, no rust) maybe I'll just use that one instead.

[DewRonInc]

Ghost is not real stainless, a magnet will stick to mine. They cheaped out hard. Thinking I am going to make one out of 304 or 316….

[78Staff]

I installed the strap from my old Fortrex today... Been going strong for six years with no rust, so will just keep using it on the Ghost

[JimC]

Mine is rusted also

[rangerranger]

Mine is rusted too. Minnkota straps I’ve not witnessed them rust yet over my years.

Mine is rusted too. Less than 1 year old. Located in Texas. Poor quality.