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Re: After Market Troll motor cord [Re: west tex angler] #11871304 10/09/16 12:13 AM
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Went to Bass Pro this morning and all they had was the TH G Force so, at least its better than what I had


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Re: After Market Troll motor cord [Re: BigCaseyB206] #11871476 10/09/16 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted By: Minner Bucket
Got about 3' of vinyl coated steel cable and a heavy duty lawn mower rope handle for about $12. Works great!


This, although I just use my existing handle. 3-4 feet of the smallest diameter coated cable at home depot (about .12 cents a foot and they had some in red when I was there). I have a big crimping/swaging tool I use to crimp the wire sleeves, if you don't have one they are cheap and I have found them to come in handy around the shop for more things than just crimping wire sleeves. They look like bolt cutters.




Re: After Market Troll motor cord [Re: west tex angler] #11871564 10/09/16 03:17 AM
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No problems with G Force. Just make sure you tighten the set screws tight enough they strip out.

Re: After Market Troll motor cord [Re: west tex angler] #11871603 10/09/16 03:58 AM
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G Force on last boat and was top on list of upgrades on new boat. Never had problem and worth the piece on mind.

Re: After Market Troll motor cord [Re: west tex angler] #11871653 10/09/16 06:26 AM
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I bought one and it lasted 2 trips and the handle broke. took it back and they replaced it and went home and put it on. It lasted 3 trips and the handle broke in about the same way the first one did. Called T & H and and they wouldn't replace it. Wouldn't sell me just the handle either. I try to stay away from their products since then.

Re: After Market Troll motor cord [Re: west tex angler] #11871703 10/09/16 11:44 AM
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Seems like they may have an issue with G-Force handles, with all the issues reported here......

Re: After Market Troll motor cord [Re: west tex angler] #11871762 10/09/16 12:57 PM
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Whichever you chose, man by all means keep a SPARE !! Hard to change on the water but, not impossible.
You really don't want to experience it when the dang things break. Have had that happen and all but ended up in the passenger seat in an almost state of shock !!
I bought another Minnesota factory cord but, for a spare. I went the coated metal wire route via Loews. Darn thing will never break but, and yeah there is a but.....tying a knot in your handle if not done right WILL come undone and end up with the same shocking result.
JMO ....good luck

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Re: After Market Troll motor cord [Re: west tex angler] #11871765 10/09/16 12:59 PM
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had the G-force on a Maxxum and when the coating wore off of the cable, the cable cut a groove in the aluminum head. Was able to take a dremel tool and smooth it out and went back to regular nylon pull rope. With the groove where the cable went through it would hang and prevent the TM from latching down in the deploy position.


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Re: After Market Troll motor cord [Re: JimmyP] #11871782 10/09/16 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted By: JimmyP
I bought one and it lasted 2 trips and the handle broke. took it back and they replaced it and went home and put it on. It lasted 3 trips and the handle broke in about the same way the first one did. Called T & H and and they wouldn't replace it. Wouldn't sell me just the handle either. I try to stay away from their products since then.


That's crazy. I've broke one by crushing it and they had no hesitation sending me a new complete kit. They have been helpful every time I've spoke with them. Hate to hear the bad luck.

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I have "Red One" on my Fortrex and never had any issues with it. it also comes with a holder that mounts to the trolling motor to hole the handle.

Re: After Market Troll motor cord [Re: west tex angler] #11872126 10/09/16 07:10 PM
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used my g force for the first time at joe pool and liked it.


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Re: After Market Troll motor cord [Re: TeamSkeeter20i] #11872227 10/09/16 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted By: TeamSkeeter20i
I have "Red One" on my Fortrex and never had any issues with it. it also comes with a holder that mounts to the trolling motor to hole the handle.
Originally Posted By: TeamSkeeter20i
I have "Red One" on my Fortrex and never had any issues with it. it also comes with a holder that mounts to the trolling motor to hole the handle.


Haha. The factory handle is designed to attach to the control head of MinnKotas too. Most just don't know it does. Everyone is always kinda amazed when they figure it out. It's mentioned in the owners manuals, but as a feature....no instructions. I guess they figure it's self explanatory.

(Everyone runs out to look at their MK TMs!...lol)


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