I really like my Fortrex but that same bushing has broke 4 times on mine in two years. Im so tired of getting it fixed every six months. I dont know if its a design flaw or what but is a common problem on the Fortrex. I am going to contact Minn Kota and see what they will do about it. My warranty will run out soon and i shouldnt have to fix this every six months. There are 2 of these bushings and its always the one one on the outside edge closest to the water, that breaks.

The guy I know that repairs trolling motors says the majority of his business is Minn Kota. Basically, if it works for you, that's all that matters. We burn down 2 sets of batteries on MG routinely in the spring each day on Rayburn and Toledo. Stumps, grass, etc and have have zero issues with Tour model.

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I just don't get where you guys get that Minn Kota is the best thing since sliced bread?? First of all, I wanna know if y'all are comparing a fortrex to a MG Tour Edition 109? If so, then I don't see how you can even say they are comparable. My last boat had a 109 Tour Edition and my new one has the 101 Fortrex and I HATE it. First of all it sits damn near 2' off the front of the deck like a bridge truss. Quiet?? Yeah right, that thing makes a popping and squeaking sound everytime you turn. Powerful? Negative, that 109 Tour Edition will leave that fortrex in the wind. Don't believe me, GPS it!!! I live in south Louisiana, there is no harsher environment than these stump filled bayous and flats. Not to mention the almighty Red River and Toledo Bend. In 3 years with my Tour Edition I can count on one hand I jammed it so hard I had to crank up the outboard to get it to release. In 4 months with this Fortrex I've already done it 4 times. It hits a stump and pretty much just locks up. That MG would hit it, fold under and the strength of the shaft would pretty much bounce it off the stump. I don't see this thing taking the beating over the years like my MG did. I know everybody has an opinion so that's my take on the Fortrex. If we all liked the same thing the world would be a boring place.

I just don't get where you guys get that Minn Kota is the best thing since sliced bread?? First of all, I wanna know if y'all are comparing a fortrex to a MG Tour Edition 109? If so, then I don't see how you can even say they are comparable. My last boat had a 109 Tour Edition and my new one has the 101 Fortrex and I HATE it. First of all it sits damn near 2' off the front of the deck like a bridge truss. Quiet?? Yeah right, that thing makes a popping and squeaking sound everytime you turn. Powerful? Negative, that 109 Tour Edition will leave that fortrex in the wind. Don't believe me, GPS it!!! I live in south Louisiana, there is no harsher environment than these stump filled bayous and flats. Not to mention the almighty Red River and Toledo Bend. In 3 years with my Tour Edition I can count on one hand I jammed it so hard I had to crank up the outboard to get it to release. In 4 months with this Fortrex I've already done it 4 times. It hits a stump and pretty much just locks up. That MG would hit it, fold under and the strength of the shaft would pretty much bounce it off the stump. I don't see this thing taking the beating over the years like my MG did. I know everybody has an opinion so that's my take on the Fortrex. If we all liked the same thing the world would be a boring place.

It takes about 30 minutes to change both pivot bushings. Definitely not an "end of the world" failure.