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 Trolling Motor Mount Problems
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03/03/08 01:08 PM
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Richard F
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Rope continues to break on trolling motor mount. this is a horrible design - AND IT SHOULD NOT BE UP TO THE CUSTOMER TO FIX. WHOEVER DESIGNED THIS SHOULD BE FIRED! Anyone else deal with these problems? The video I uploaded will explain things a little better. VIDEO PS y'all with billion dollar bass boats will probably not understand. AAARRRRGGGHGHGHGH!!!!!!!!!!
Last edited by Richard F; 03/04/08 10:13 AM.
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Re: Trolling Motor Mount Problems
[Re: Texas Guide Fishing - Mark Parker]
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03/03/08 04:47 PM
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Richard F
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Ya, I think everyone has that problem at one time or the other (just depends how often you fish). You sound to young to be throwing a hissy fit. Looks like you need some kind of grommet in there to help cut down on the friction. http://www.grommetmart.com/_store/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=17 Look on the internet for something like this or call Motor Guide or Minn-Kota (whatever your is) to see what they recommend. And Take it Easy (it's all going to be Okay) Thanks for the grommet link sir. I'm certain that will make the problem more manageable. The problem is that its a horrible design - and frankly, it should not be the consumers responsibility to custom rig a product in order to make it do its most basic function. ''(whatever your is)'' yeah, I left the name of the brand out on purpose in order to avoid a full blown ''hissy fit''
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Re: Trolling Motor Mount Problems
[Re: Richard F]
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03/03/08 05:44 PM
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94 Gambler
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You may chamfer the hole. Make sure it is not sharp so you don't cut the rope.
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Re: Trolling Motor Mount Problems
[Re: 94 Gambler]
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03/03/08 09:20 PM
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Richard F
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yeah, thats what we'll have to do sir
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Re: Trolling Motor Mount Problems
[Re: Richard F]
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03/04/08 03:12 AM
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nonfishingfool
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They make a steel trolling motor rope try cabelas saw it there or google it
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Re: Trolling Motor Mount Problems
[Re: nonfishingfool]
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03/04/08 03:19 AM
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Monte Coon
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I went to West Marine and bought some really strong cord to keep in the boat just in case. I've had to do several on the water repairs and it's nice to have the extra rope when needed.
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Re: Trolling Motor Mount Problems
[Re: Monte Coon]
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03/04/08 04:40 AM
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JTurk
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i used a commercial grade mower starter rope from any mower shop. havent had any problems. but i cant see your video for some reason so im not sure whats going on. They dont have the good stuff at hardware stores, im not sure what the marine shops offer.
JTurk  Lake Fork, 8 lbs+- , 1/30/09
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Re: Trolling Motor Mount Problems
[Re: JTurk]
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03/04/08 10:09 AM
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Richard F
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jturk
wonder why you can't see the video. hmmm...I started using dailymotion for videos but if folks have problems with the thing I'd rather not use it.
anyway, thanks for the tips guys.
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Re: Trolling Motor Mount Problems
[Re: Richard F]
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03/04/08 12:43 PM
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jturk
wonder why you can't see the video. hmmm...I started using dailymotion for videos but if folks have problems with the thing I'd rather not use it.
anyway, thanks for the tips guys. Richard, It worked for me. So, What now (what are you going to do)? Is it better now? See folks want to help and we all have this same problem. And I don't think they have fired that guy yet. (PS: to me it looked like a Motor Guide about 35lb mount)
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Re: Trolling Motor Mount Problems
[Re: Texas Guide Fishing - Mark Parker]
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03/04/08 08:17 PM
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Richard F
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jturk
wonder why you can't see the video. hmmm...I started using dailymotion for videos but if folks have problems with the thing I'd rather not use it.
anyway, thanks for the tips guys. Richard, It worked for me. So, What now (what are you going to do)? Is it better now? See folks want to help and we all have this same problem. And I don't think they have fired that guy yet. (PS: to me it looked like a Motor Guide about 35lb mount) yes there were lots of good ideas on here but I still think the person responsible for the design should be given a warning for such a bad job. Could I have done a better job? No. But its not my job. Truth is I think they fixed the design but they're still selling them on boats. As to why they still sell this thing is beyond me. This is bad for business. As to make and model I'm not ready to expose all that yet.
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Re: Trolling Motor Mount Problems
[Re: Richard F]
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03/04/08 10:32 PM
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They break. All of them will break. That can be fixed while fishing if you have some rope. They are a wearable part but not as big of a deal compared to the motor breaking or the shaft breaking/bending.
I would do the grommet thing and look for a stronger rope. I use and anchor rope in a slightly larger size and have never had one break.
Now let me tell you about the time when my steering went out waiting for the tournament to start......
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Re: Trolling Motor Mount Problems
[Re: Allison1]
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03/04/08 11:00 PM
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Richard F
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They break. All of them will break. That can be fixed while fishing if you have some rope. They are a wearable part but not as big of a deal compared to the motor breaking or the shaft breaking/bending.
I would do the grommet thing and look for a stronger rope. I use and anchor rope in a slightly larger size and have never had one break.
Now let me tell you about the time when my steering went out waiting for the tournament to start...... yeah, its a common thing for these ropes to break. Still....the man who designed that particular model is about as sharp as a bowling ball.
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