Covering for trolling motor wires

Icetrey · Mar 24, 2021

I'm trying to find the best solution to cover the wires running from my trolling motor to the plug on the bow. It's a used bay boat I've had a few years now, and there's still remnants of the PET sleeve that used to be there so was naturally thinking of replacing with that. Now wondering if there may be a better option that's more tolerant to the sun and saltwater, and one more sturdy in general (and that won't catch hooks as well).

Any other solution someone has found? I was thinking of possibly a rubber hose of some sort, but would appreciate others thoughts more seasoned on bay boats.

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Kevin Spectackler · Mar 24, 2021

Can you post a photo of what it looks like now?

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Sgrem · Mar 24, 2021

I've never found a need to cover that length of wire. What are you trying to prevent? Or just for looks?

SKIPJACKSLAYER · Mar 24, 2021

Just replace the exposed wire with a 2 wire conduit

Icetrey · Mar 25, 2021

Partially for looks and part for ease of access. There's been times things have tried to get hung up between them, and it would also help if there wasn't so much extra wire...

I hadn't thought about a conduit, although I'm not sure how much new wire may cost. May be a little more expensive but may be the better option. Attached is the only pic I have that shows it.

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POC-Plugger · Apr 20, 2021

This is what I used. Just a floor cable protector from Home Depot, its got 3M adhesive on the back and it works great as a cable protrctor for the deck

Tejas Trucha · Apr 29, 2021

That wire is too long. Trim excess so you don’t trip on it, re-connect to plug, wrap in super 88 electrical tape.

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pocfishin · Apr 29, 2021

Maybe something like this trolling motor cable jacket.
G-Force Troll Jacket Trolling Motor Cable Organizer Sleeve | Cable Tie Alternative - T-H Marine Supplies (thmarinesupplies.com)

pocfishin · Apr 29, 2021

Maybe something like this trolling motor cable jacket.
G-Force Troll Jacket Trolling Motor Cable Organizer Sleeve | Cable Tie Alternative - T-H Marine Supplies (thmarinesupplies.com)

litebrite2001 · Apr 29, 2021

Spiral wrap? It won't really protect the wires, but it does keep them bundled together nicely.

Covering for trolling motor wires

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