x2, I spent like $6 total

I use tar coated trot-line cord.

Berkley 25lb Big Game... Make sure you wet the line when pulling the knot tight.....

Ok, maybe Big Game isn't what I actually used...lol. Truth is I found a new in the package replacement cord from eBay for around 7.50 shipped to my door...even came with a new handle....:)

That's about what I spent. Cable was <$2 and hardware was about $4-$6 since I bought extra I can always use on other projects.

THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mule tape. It's what they pull cable with. It has something like 10,000 lbs capacity and never wears out.

Do you dip it in Flexseal?

Haha, yep, that is exactly what I did as well. Great minds!!

The only thing wrong with that is it will wear a groove over time in the grommet.

I have some that I bought at West Marine several years ago. They carry a lot of different types of rope because they sell a lot of sailing equipment.

This stuff is thin, black, high strength and fairly inexpensive.
I bought about 10 feet of it but five years later, I still have the same piece on the trolling motor.

Check West Marine, either a store or online.

If you need more than the original rope to lift or stow your trolling motor, something is wrong....out of adjustment or bent. When I stopped using those isolation bolts to mount trolling motors to boats, most of these problems went away. Just a light tap on the head, and the lock releases. Keep the locking pins greased.

I think it depends on the trolling motor. Plenty of my old Maxxum's and Motorguides were really heavy and didn't have lift assist so I went through ropes every 2-3 years.

Well after replacing my cord a few times I finally bought the G-Force cable and handle. It was $20 but I like it a lot. The handle is much better and the cable seems to be invincible.

That would take some time and a lot of pulling the trolling motor up and down .