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    Fortrex Stabilizer

    I just purchased a new rig which I have yet to pick up. Somebody mentioned to me not to forget about a stabilizer for the trolling motor. I guess I never even realized or for that matter, even thought of such a thing. But it makes sense and seems important, (even though I never had one on any previous rig).

    Has anybody used the Minn Kota brand stabilizer that they make specifically for the Fortrex, and what were your thoughts? I saw some others, but the Minn Kota seemed nice and compact and out of the way.

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    Yes. All of the Fortrex motors I have had came with one. They are great.

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    T-H Marine Troll Tamer is all I have used on my last three boats. Rock solid.

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    If it's an 80# it dosen't come with one unless you get the 52" (might not even be included with it but pretty sure). All 112# come with a stabilizer in the box. I know when I bought my 45" 80# two years ago I was like WTF where is the stabilizer but the experts here gave me the facts that mine didn't come with one in the box.

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    Quote Originally Posted by catdude28 View Post
    T-H Marine Troll Tamer is all I have used on my last three boats. Rock solid.

    Does that lever lock it down? If so the one that came with my fortrex is getting replaced.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DURASPANK View Post
    Does that lever lock it down? If so the one that came with my fortrex is getting replaced.
    Yes. No movement up or down. Best lock down around IMO.
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    have used troll tamer for years - it wont move - flat out awesom