Minnkota Fortrex

[EBass]

Hi FM'ers,

Who has a Fortrex and what are the pro's vs con's?

[Cecil]

pro's and con's vs what other motor?

[EBass]

Maxxum. For those of you that have a Fortrex how is that lift assist? How is the "play" compared to the Maxxum?

Thanks Cecil

[kaine]

I haven't used the maxxum but I love my fortrex. The thing goes through anything. And it's easy on the batteries.

[EBass]

Thanks kaine.

[CASTnBLAST]

Really like mine. Ran MotorGuide for many years and had always heard MinnKota are more weedless and it's a fact. Dunno how they do it. Only issue I have is the interference it is causing with my SI unit.Tried all the "internet fixes" to no avail but will be contacting Hummingbird soon for a kit that is supposed to be a the cure...hopefuly.

[Alagnak]

Absolutly love the lift assist and stow- it's very easy to use all around- nice adjustable cable tension setting and absolutely no 'play' or slop between my foot at the motor head. Mine is a 80# 24v w/universal sonar.

The problem is I only have mine on my boat for about 2 weeks in the spring then take it off and just have the rear one on for occasional use and emergencies. Once I got a used 3x steering for the rear I just don't need the front. So, I really should get rid of mine.

[gritsnham]

Was wondering the same thing...they sure get good reviews and just look sweet! Thinking about upgrading this year since my maxum is making a grinding noise on higher speeds but not sure if I wanna drop the money on one.

Shoot me an email Alagnak if you decide to sell yours.

[Hawg]

PM me too please.

[bASS_BLASTER]

Great feed backs.

I'm waiting to upgrade once Minnkota has Down Imaging built in. Anyone know when?

[EBass]

Hopefully will have my own review this weekend. Thanks for the responses.

[EBass]

I've had the chance to use it this past weekend and here's my review.

The lift assist is fantastic.

There's little play when stopping and going (power/no power/power).

It's smooth to turn even when on max power.

And it looks B.A.!

Con's - like mentioned before. The velcro strap holds down $1200 worth of motor. Seems cheap to me. Also, why doesn't a stabilizer bar come included?

Other than that's it's the cat's meow.