Fortrex

[POPPAB]

Does anyone still use a Fortrex? I may need to replace my maxxum pro. Not sure I need spot lock. Just wondering if the Fortrex still had a following.

[Bradrodfish]

I have one and will keep it because it is all I need.

[jimsch]

Still use one also.

[justinp61]

Good trolling motors, I removed mine to i stall a Ghost.

[alanhore]

Still running mine.

[jbh3]

If my 2013 version ever quits, I hope to be able to replace it with another just like it.

[POPPAB]

Thanks for all the input. My maxxum pro just quit yesterday. I’m going to dig into it to see if I
can figure it out. While it would be nice to have spot lock, it just is not something I think I would use very much.

[FrancoCialone]

I used to hear good things about the Maxxum Pro motors (durable and reliable), I would have it rebuilt if spot-lock isn't that important to you. My Fortrex is still going strong after 12 years, but if I had to replace it, would go with a spot-lock motor.

[Mr Phoenix55]

I have one and will keep it because it is all I need.

Had an Ultrex which came on boat, replaced the steering, mother, sister and brother boards
etc. Good thing I kept Fortrex as back-up, that is now my primary TM .IMO it's bullet proof. Tacklewarehouse stilll has them in stock,
May I recommend the U S 2 sonar equipped

[fish_finder1]

I sold my ultrex 80 to get a 112 fortrex and a 36v lithium battery for my little xpress h18. Bullet proof and easy to work on

[POPPAB]

Well I figured out what was wrong. Shorted wire in the head. Saved a little money. Thanks for all the responses.

[z7extreme]

I used to hear good things about the Maxxum Pro motors (durable and reliable), I would have it rebuilt if spot-lock isn't that important to you. My Fortrex is still going strong after 12 years, but if I had to replace it, would go with a spot-lock motor.

i thought the same way until i bought the ultrex. i use spot lock all the time. get the ultrex.

[Powerworm]

Still using a 2009 Fortrex. It works but mine almost feels like it's aged, meaning 50% feels like 40% when brand new, and my batteries are new. Anyone experience that? Either way, I would probably buy another new Fortrex if they were still $1200 haha.