Minn Kota Fortrex 112

[Lance B]

Guys twice now my trolling motor has gone out when putting it on 90-100%.
I can fish 30-40% all day and no problems. Move to high to go around docks or such
and bam... shuts off. First time don’t know what caused it. Second time breaker
was thrown. I have a 50amp breaker which I believe is big enough. I had a
101 on it and never had problem. Put this 112 on and seems like problem after problem.
anyone had this issue?

thanks

[Neilslure]

Those breakers can go bad. Try changing them. Mine would always pop if I ran on high speed for extended time. One day I changed them as a possible fix to another problem and havent blown one since.

[Lance B]

Yea I just searched internet and I think that’s the problem. Gunna try it.
thanks

[joexiong]

Guys twice now my trolling motor has gone out when putting it on 90-100%.
I can fish 30-40% all day and no problems. Move to high to go around docks or such
and bam... shuts off. First time don’t know what caused it. Second time breaker
was thrown. I have a 50amp breaker which I believe is big enough. I had a
101 on it and never had problem. Put this 112 on and seems like problem after problem.
anyone had this issue?

thanks

I think you may need a bigger Breaker, I forgot exactly which one I have, but the guy i purchased my boat from a more of a gear head then i am, he tested it while it was drawing current and it was actually closer to 70AMPs if i'm correct, this is on a 80lb Ultrex too.

[joexiong]

I think you may need a bigger Breaker, I forgot exactly which one I have, but the guy i purchased my boat from a more of a gear head then i am, he tested it while it was drawing current and it was actually closer to 70AMPs if i'm correct, this is on a 80lb Ultrex too.

My boat is stored now so i can't get anymore infomation other then this. Otherwise i'd get a picture for you.

[Lance B]

I bought a new 50amp today. All they had at dealer. I’m gunna go this week and test it. If that
doesnt work I’ll order a 60 amp. Fingers crossed

[Doug Warren]

[joexiong]

Ok. I verified. Both of my Breakers are 60AMP, helpful that helps.

[Lance B]

joexiong, thanks. I looked the 60amp breakers up and thats how they look. I was confused on how they attach. I'll figure it out if i have to get 60's

[reelman]

As for as my NEW factory 2016 ZX225...less than a year!!! ...MK charger went out then MK foot pedal board went out ..(then rope broke 2x so I got G-cable)....
...replaced under warranty but shocked me after a flawless MK80 Fortrex for many trips on a smaller rig...
was told farming electronic boards to China means bad runs more common....