Trolling motor issues

Frdtrtnfx4 · 05-17-10, 11:56 AM

I have an 06 tracker pro team 175 with a motor guide 46lb thrust foot control trolling motor on the bow. My problem is the pull chord continues to snap because it is rubbing on a sharp edge. There is a small hole in which the chord runs through, the egdes of the hole are sharp. I bought his boat used, is there something missing from this like a plastic insert? Or just a poor design on motor? Anyone else have this problem and come up with fix?

cassidyta · 05-17-10, 02:05 PM

I had a similar issue when I installed my used trolling motor. I used a dremmel to sand down the rough edges and then super glued a rubber washer to the inside of the hole. The washer had a smaller opening than the metal. I haven't had an issue since.

bamabassman · 05-17-10, 06:07 PM

Great idea cass. mine is getting pretty worn now. i'll remember that pal. thanks!

bassboogieman · 05-17-10, 06:34 PM

Mine broke seveal times - the rope just doesn't hold up. I replaced mine with the aircraft cable availabe at Cabela's (and now on sale). Works great, it won't break for quite a while. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...-box.jsp.form1

05-17-10, 11:56 AM	#1
Frdtrtnfx4 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 7	Trolling motor issues I have an 06 tracker pro team 175 with a motor guide 46lb thrust foot control trolling motor on the bow. My problem is the pull chord continues to snap because it is rubbing on a sharp edge. There is a small hole in which the chord runs through, the egdes of the hole are sharp. I bought his boat used, is there something missing from this like a plastic insert? Or just a poor design on motor? Anyone else have this problem and come up with fix?

05-17-10, 02:05 PM	#2
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	I had a similar issue when I installed my used trolling motor. I used a dremmel to sand down the rough edges and then super glued a rubber washer to the inside of the hole. The washer had a smaller opening than the metal. I haven't had an issue since. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

05-17-10, 06:07 PM	#3
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	Great idea cass. mine is getting pretty worn now. i'll remember that pal. thanks! __________________ so many lures, so little time.

05-17-10, 06:34 PM	#4
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	Mine broke seveal times - the rope just doesn't hold up. I replaced mine with the aircraft cable availabe at Cabela's (and now on sale). Works great, it won't break for quite a while. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...-box.jsp.form1

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