No more snapping trolling motor ropes........

[Larson15]

Was tired of snapping trolling motor cables and decided to go this route.......works great. You can buy this in the pet section at menards for about 8 bucks

[TonkaBass]

Brilliant!

[RK]

When I mount a new trolling motor the first thing I do is replace the rope with a plastic coated cable...

[Meat-Run]

I was just looking at my rope on my Minnkota is that a lead with crimps and everything in that package or did you have to purchase other hardware to complete the project, did the handle come with it......cooooool idea, thanks for sharing.

mr

[blakjack23]

I did that last year to my 'Kota. I bought mine at Home Depot where you can by it by the foot.

[mww24]

i'm going to do it. just need the rain to quit. I had mine break on mille lacs. It sucks trying to tie a knot under the minkota when every 3rd wave is washing over the deck.

[pinkfloyd4ever]

very clever

[Alphid]

what are you using to connect it to the trolling motor?

I have a motorguide and it is a bear to get at the actual not connecting it to the trolling motor. we are always doing a uni-knot to get the two lines to connect.

great idea

[BTL]

Very nice!

It's amazing with all the advancements in trolling motor technology, that companies still use thin, rotting nylon ropes for a pull cord.

You should send that pic to Minn Kota and Motorguide

[Larson15]

The bulk stuff at Home depot that you can buy by the foot is not the same stuff. This stuff is a lot more pliable. When connecting it to the trolling motor I first put a washer on and then tie a knot. I then use 2 pairs of pliers to pull the knot tight and then wrap it tight with electrical tape. I also used the existing minnkota handle as shown in the picture.