Motorguide digital foot pedal

[TrailerHook]

I have a Motorguide 24 volt 82-lb TM with digital steering.  It was purchased new with my Tracker boat back in '05 so its only a few years old.  The foot pedal connects to the motor via a cable with a 6-pin connection (looks like a computer cable connection) and can be easily removed.  

Anyway, long story short, the pedal is missing (probably stolen).  I contacted the local Tracker/Mercury marine service center (which is my local Bass Pro Shop) about ordering a replacement pedal since my TM is useless without one.  They are now telling me that the part is no longer available.  What the hell?  You mean Motorguide no longer makes these foot pedals?  I could understand if my TM was 10 or 15 years old and they were no longer making replacement parts for it.  But its four years old!  This TM was top of the line just a few years ago and cost over $1000.  It works perfectly (other than missing pedal), but now I'm just supposed to throw it away and buy a whole new TM just because the foot pedal is missing?  

Anyone have any suggestions about what I should do now or how I might find a replacement foot pedal?  I feel like throwing up.  

[shortbasser]

Check your PM's

[TrailerHook]

Thanks, shortbasser.  PM'd ya back.

[TrailerHook]

Update:

After searching the internet, I found a craigslist listing for the pedal I needed....used of course, but in good condition.  Contacted the seller and 5 days later, I have the pedal hooked up and ready to go.  Only cost me $50.  He also threw in a spare machete prop to boot.  

I hated to spend the $50, but it was better than buying a new $1000+ trolling motor.  Financial crisis narrowly averted!