Minn Kota Fortrex trolling motors are cable-steer, foot-pedal bow-mount motors built for rough water, in freshwater and Riptide saltwater versions.
The family covers the Fortrex 80 and Fortrex 112 for freshwater and the Riptide Fortrex 80 and Riptide Fortrex 112 for saltwater, with thrust in each model name. Their listings point them at medium to large boats, and the 112 models at large boats.
Minn Kota Fortrex Trolling Motors in stock (4)
| Model | Thrust | Water | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minn Kota Riptide Fortrex 80 Trolling Motor | 80 lb | Saltwater | $1,599.99 |
| Minn Kota Riptide Fortrex 112 Trolling Motor | 112 lb | Saltwater | $1,699.99 |
| Minn Kota Fortrex 80 Trolling Motor | 80 lb | Freshwater | $1,699.99 |
| Minn Kota Fortrex 112 Trolling Motor | 112 lb | Freshwater | $1,899.99 |
Minn Kota Fortrex features
- Cable steering: every Fortrex and Riptide Fortrex is a cable-steer bow-mount trolling motor.
- Foot-pedal control: all four models are described as foot-pedal motors.
- Built for rough water: each listing describes the Fortrex as built for rough water.
- Freshwater or saltwater: the Riptide Fortrex models are built for saltwater use as part of Minn Kota’s Riptide range.
- Shaft choices: 45″ or 52″ on the Fortrex 80, 45″, 52″ or 62″ on the Fortrex 112, 52″ or 62″ on the Riptide Fortrex 80, and 62″ on the Riptide Fortrex 112.
Which Minn Kota Fortrex model?
The 80 models are listed for medium to large boats up to 25′. The Fortrex 112 is listed for large freshwater boats 22′ or longer, and the Riptide Fortrex 112 for large saltwater boats 25’+.
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