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  1. 06-25-2006, 05:02 AM #1
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    My TOTM....Upgrading to a better Trolling Motor Pull Cord

    Hey Guys,

    Within the last two years, my trolling motor cord snapped more than three times on the water....leaving me to have to waste time on the water fixing it. I got an idea to make a trolling motor pull cord that won't fray, and is easier to lift the motor up and down.

    I took a regular nylon cord that I found at Home Depot, and threaded it through 1/4" vinal tubing, which can also be found at home depot. I attached the cord to the handle, and the safety clip that holds the motor in place. This is what I got:



    Here is an upclose pic of the safetly clip attatchment.



    There is my solution to keeping trolling motor pull cords from fraying....all for about $5 . You can also slip the 1/4" vinal tubing over your trolling motor cord that came stock with the motor.

    To make the motor even easier to to pull up and down, spary a little WD-40 on the parts where the cord will touch while the motor is deployed, and where the braket hinges are.

    CJ


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    #2 06-27-2006, 10:51 AM
    Put airplane cable on mine three years ago and no problems since. I like the vinal tubing cover. Also, old BBC tip, put a piece of velcro on the handle to keep it from flying around.
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    #3 06-27-2006, 11:16 AM

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    will try to remember this the next time mine breaks



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    #4 06-27-2006, 12:17 PM

    Re: (stretch)

    There is a slit in my pull handle that will slip onto the frame and it wont move.

    It only took about 5 minutes to complete.
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    #5 06-29-2006, 04:32 AM

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    I put the airplane cable on mine too. No problems with it since!! Should last as long as I want it to.

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    #6 06-30-2006, 08:26 AM

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    Does the cable you used rust or is it some type of stainless? Also, where did you get the cable?

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    #7 06-30-2006, 07:53 PM
    I got the cable at Ace hardware. Third year on the boat six+ trips to the coast and no rust. I got what they called airplane cable. No sign of rust at all. Cable clamps have though, but still in good working shape.
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    #8 07-01-2006, 06:37 AM

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    No rust on mine either. I used the little crimp on cable locks and there is no rust at all on anything.

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    #9 07-01-2006, 01:48 PM
    I wish I had thought of the crimps.
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    #10 07-14-2006, 01:51 PM

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    Thanks to all who voted

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    #11 07-30-2006, 06:47 AM

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    #12 04-22-2008, 10:27 AM

    Re: My TOTM....Upgrading to a better Trolling Motor Pull Cord (CShaver8)

    hey we have a pull cable for your trolling motor made of stainless steele it is called angler pro cable email me at apc0826@yahoo.com they are 15.00 i will get you one.
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    #13 04-22-2008, 07:38 PM

    Re: My TOTM....Upgrading to a better Trolling Motor Pull Cord (dcs)

    Those are very good tips I have a supply of the vinal tubing if anyone needs some, just help with shipping I can get all alnyone needs.
    A generous man will prosper; He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25
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    #14 04-23-2008, 06:41 AM

    Re: My TOTM....Upgrading to a better Trolling Motor Pull Cord (178cajun)

    our cable is vinyl coated it comes in a variety of colors we stock red,black,green
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    #15 04-23-2008, 08:36 AM

    Re: My TOTM....Upgrading to a better Trolling Motor Pull Cord (dcs)

    do you have any pics of you cable ?



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    #16 04-23-2008, 11:12 AM

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    i am currently haveing the website set up i can get pic to you thru email
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    #17 04-23-2008, 08:05 PM

    Re: My TOTM....Upgrading to a better Trolling Motor Pull Cord (dcs)

    please send pics to hd-nightrain05@hotmail.com thanks



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    #18 04-25-2008, 04:43 AM

    Re: My TOTM....Upgrading to a better Trolling Motor Pull Cord (zuma210)

    dcs, I would like a picture of this also. Please send to mcheeseman@amadeus.com

    Thanks


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    #19 04-26-2008, 01:23 AM

    Re: My TOTM....Upgrading to a better Trolling Motor Pull Cord (dcs)

    dcs
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    JAZBASSII @ AOL.COM

    THANKS
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    #20 04-27-2008, 05:30 PM

    Re: My TOTM....Upgrading to a better Trolling Motor Pull Cord (JAZII)

    pics to Lkmohawkbassman@aol.com, thanks
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