Proper cable management is essential to protect your gear and maintain clean sonar signals.

Here’s how to do it right:

1. Use electrical tape (not overly tight zip ties) to secure the cable along the trolling motor shaft or another stable location. 
2. Maintain a 25cm (10 in.) service loop near any rotating joints–this prevents strain and allows for smooth movement.

Route the cable carefully to avoid:

1. Contact with the propeller 
2. Pinch points when the motor is stowed or deployed
3. Interference from nearby electrical wiring

Clean routing not only protects the cable but also reduces the chane of sonar interference or signal dropouts.