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 minkota fortrax
#4413517
01/28/10 03:38 AM
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Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,061
ez_4_u00
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Extreme Angler
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Just ordered a 36v 101 today. You guys that have them what do you think?
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Re: minkota fortrax
[Re: ez_4_u00]
#4413545
01/28/10 03:46 AM
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,993
Clint Wr
Extreme Angler
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I've had one for 9 months. It is a strong motor.
The only problems I have had:
1. Stock rope breaks too soon, order an extra or go ahead and install a steel cable. (It can be a pain to change)
2. The plastic side pieces on the mount are made from cheap plastic and will break / crack.
On the plus side, the motor and foot control has remained tight and strong. All in all, I give it an 8/10. I think you will be pleased. I bought mine after bending 3 Motorguide shafts a year (yes, I am rough on my trolling motors). This shaft has held up great!
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Re: minkota fortrax
[Re: Clint Wr]
#4413615
01/28/10 04:03 AM
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 103
JArmstrong
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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Be sure to get the deck rest leg for it, or mount a gimbal to it. In rough water you'll need something to keep it tied down. Has plenty of power, just would like it to be a little quieter than what it is.
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Re: minkota fortrax
[Re: JArmstrong]
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01/28/10 04:06 AM
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Tracker Tim
Extreme Angler
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I love mine. Solid as a rock.
Warning: when you get use to the lift assist be careful when deploying your buddys Motorguide. You will feel like you almost got pulled out of the boat.
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Re: minkota fortrax
[Re: Tracker Tim]
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01/28/10 12:32 PM
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Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 991
Donegonefishin
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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I love mine. Solid as a rock.
Warning: when you get use to the lift assist be careful when deploying your buddys Motorguide. You will feel like you almost got pulled out of the boat.
+1 Also it took awhile to get used to the pedal after running a MG. IMO it is more solid than the MG.
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Re: minkota fortrax
[Re: Donegonefishin]
#4414191
01/28/10 01:52 PM
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Posts: 1,909
heybaylor
Extreme Angler
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"Stock rope breaks too soon, order an extra or go ahead and install a steel cable. (It can be a pain to change"
the rope has a wear sleeve on it , mine was not even close to where it rubs..
retie knot in rope so it is in the right place
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my fortrex is about a year old ..no breakie..
Sorry Clint , I cant help you on the sideplates breaking ..lol
maybe ease off in the trees?
heybaylor
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Re: minkota fortrax
[Re: heybaylor]
#4414394
01/28/10 03:02 PM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 26,660
Bass_Bustin_Texan
TFF Guru
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Clint, are you talking about the little plastic glides? Tabs?
They are part of the plastic cover to the mount. Mine hung up a few times when pulling the TM up. We cut them off with a small saw. We filed them down to prevent hang ups. Works without a glitch now.
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Open your eyes & look within, are you satisfied with the life youre living.
No matter how good or bad you have it, wake up each day thankful for your life. Someone somewhere else is desperately fighting for theirs.
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Re: minkota fortrax
[Re: Bass_Bustin_Texan]
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01/28/10 09:28 PM
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Posts: 702
gwl2
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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I have had one for about a year now. No major problems. It is the best TM I have owned so far.
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Re: minkota fortrax
[Re: gwl2]
#4416821
01/29/10 12:23 AM
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,069
SMG
Extreme Angler
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I am tryin to get used to mine. It is definatly louder than the MG. I keep pushin down on the the right side and it aint goin anywhere. I love the power and the lift assist. I will give it a 8 for now.
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Re: minkota fortrax
[Re: SMG]
#4420516
01/29/10 08:23 PM
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,494
Phoenix 920 Pro xp
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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i like mine so far, lots of power with these motors, had to put some wd-40 in a few places but everything works good.
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Re: minkota fortrax
[Re: Phoenix 920 Pro xp]
#4420602
01/29/10 08:35 PM
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Posts: 74,867
Mark Perry
Super Freak
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Super Freak
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Had them on my last two boats. Need one on this one.
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Re: minkota fortrax
[Re: Mark Perry]
#4429983
02/01/10 02:16 AM
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Posts: 3,576
meP2too
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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my only complaint is the ergonomics of the foot petal switch. I finally put a self adhering pad on mine to raise the top plane of the button.
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Re: minkota fortrax
[Re: meP2too]
#4431345
02/01/10 02:49 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,909
heybaylor
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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my only complaint is the ergonomics of the foot petal switch. I finally put a self adhering pad on mine to raise the top plane of the button. the foot switch is adjustable.. you can take a small screwdriver and push the magnet up , or down to raise /lower the "trip point " push the plastic keeper on the foot pedal , and remove the button , you will see the magnet..
heybaylor
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Re: minkota fortrax
[Re: heybaylor]
#4431650
02/01/10 04:24 PM
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Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,061
ez_4_u00
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Extreme Angler
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Was going to wait until April to have it installed but I think I am going to pull the trigger and get the Maxxum off the front.
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