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Trolling motor pull string
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10/24/17 03:53 PM
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Bissett
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This may sound like a dumb question but where can you buy good string/rope for your pull string for cheap? I'm not interested in paying $30 for the cable ones since the string has worked on mine for the last several years and I don't plan on having my boat that much longer anyways. I know it's a small investment but I could use the few dollars for other things lol
Thanks
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Re: Trolling motor pull string
[Re: Bissett]
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10/24/17 03:57 PM
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T Bird
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Pull start cord. Ck. your local lawn mower shop.
Okie by birth, Texan by choice. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2021/01/full-47849-80883-111.jpg) USAF "Thunderbirds" Alumni 1985-1989
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Re: Trolling motor pull string
[Re: Bissett]
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10/24/17 03:57 PM
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K.D.
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Lawn mower cord at Home Depot or lowes.
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Re: Trolling motor pull string
[Re: Bissett]
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10/24/17 04:00 PM
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BlueSkeeter13
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Mine broke earlier this year and I replaced it with some paracord that my son had gotten at Walmart. Works great and is very durable.
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Re: Trolling motor pull string
[Re: BlueSkeeter13]
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10/24/17 04:24 PM
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Fishinfellow
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Mine broke earlier this year and I replaced it with some paracord that my son had gotten at Walmart. Works great and is very durable. Paracord is the way to go. Get whatever color you want and re-use the handle.
Thats my money fish ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/vXEgQG1t.jpg) Kris Winhold
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Re: Trolling motor pull string
[Re: BlueSkeeter13]
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10/24/17 04:28 PM
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TinRangerJim
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Mine broke earlier this year and I replaced it with some paracord that my son had gotten at Walmart. Works great and is very durable. ^^^^This. I broke the cord on my TM and got a spool of 1/4" poly cord, but it doesn't last that long. The nylon paracord lasts much longer and is much stronger, which is what I will be going to when my poly is gone.
"Rip Some Lips" Nevadan by birth, Texan by choice Retired USAF, 1966-1989 Jim C.
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Re: Trolling motor pull string
[Re: Bissett]
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10/24/17 04:40 PM
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Kisndismis
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Yep, lawn mower rope, can get it at any hardware store, buy extra and keep a length pre-cut with your extra TM prop.
Watch it happen, make it happen, or say what the hell happened. Capt. Phil Harris F/V Cornelia Marie RIP
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Re: Trolling motor pull string
[Re: Bissett]
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10/24/17 04:41 PM
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Bissett
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nice! Thanks for the info
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Re: Trolling motor pull string
[Re: Bissett]
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10/24/17 05:43 PM
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Fish Killer
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Go to home depot and buy some plastic covered cable. Will never break and you can use your existing handle
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Re: Trolling motor pull string
[Re: Bissett]
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10/24/17 05:46 PM
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Abner
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Walmart - camping aisle In sporting goods dept - cut to length - burns the ends use old handle. Under $5
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Re: Trolling motor pull string
[Re: Bissett]
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10/24/17 07:29 PM
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Bobby Milam
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I did paracord too. Durable and cheap
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Re: Trolling motor pull string
[Re: Bissett]
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10/24/17 08:37 PM
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texasbassdude
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I went to Home Depot and bought one of those thin strands of braided metal, so that it's more durable than rope. I don't recall what it's called or its intended use, but it's probably on those rolls that's close to the rope and chain. It's plenty limber (almost as much so as rope) and super durable. I'd put it up there with one of my better original ideas 
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Re: Trolling motor pull string
[Re: Bissett]
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10/24/17 10:35 PM
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Topwater2
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550 paracord, 6 years and showing no wear.
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Re: Trolling motor pull string
[Re: Bissett]
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10/25/17 05:00 AM
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Rog
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This may sound like a dumb question but where can you buy good string/rope for your pull string for cheap? I'm not interested in paying $30 for the cable ones since the string has worked on mine for the last several years and I don't plan on having my boat that much longer anyways. I know it's a small investment but I could use the few dollars for other things lol
Thanks Home Depot. wire rope coated with green plastic coating believe its 1/32 in dia but cant recall. They sell 1/32 clamps in same area that you can clamp down with vice grips and elbow grease or there is a clamping tool. Will not have to replace cord again. Oh and it may cost you all of $5 and your time.
Last edited by Rog; 10/25/17 05:01 AM.
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Re: Trolling motor pull string
[Re: Bissett]
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10/25/17 01:02 PM
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H2O Seeker
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Replaced a broken rope on mine with 3/16" coated cable. Works better than the rope ever did and 1/3 the price of the 'aftermarket' cables with the oversized handles.
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