Minn Kota Fortrex Freshwater Bow Mount Motors

All Fortrex freshwater motors feature an indestructible composite shaft that is stronger than steel. It flexes on impact and won't break, kink or corrode.

Fortrex motors provide an ultra-responsive foot pedal. The new design is easy to operate, with more room for your foot and more precise speed control.

Universal Sonar 2 features a transducer that provides interference-free sonar performance, water temperature sensing, and dual beam technology for greater bottom detail. US2 is compatible with most major fishfinders and available on select Fortrex models.

All Minn Kota motors offer extra large windings and commutators that dissipate heat, resulting in cooler operation, extended battery power, and longer motor life. Minn Kota motors have a unique bearing system that reduces friction to cut fish-spooking noise.

Choosing the correct shaft length is important so that the angler's electric motor does not cavitate, creating fish-spooking noise. The rule of thumb is that the center of the motor section should be submerged 9".

In general, shaft length selection is more critical with bow-mount motors versus transom-mount motors. Most boat transoms are similar in their distance to the water, and Minn Kota's standard transom shaft lengths should be adequate.

With bow-mounted motors, there is much greater variation in shaft length requirements. Measure down from the mounting surface of the transom or bow to the water level. Add 5" to waterline measurement for fishing in rough water. Add 12" to waterline measurement for steering a hand control motor while standing. Use this measurement and the tables above to find the appropriate shaft length.

• Digital Maximizer Benefits
• Extended trolling time (up to 5x longer on a single charge).
• The Digital Maximizer speed control saves valuable power over a conventional speed coil motor.
• The Digital Maximizer allows more fishing time on your battery charge, up to five times longer run time per battery charge, compared to the 5-speed switch.
• With variable speed control, the Digital Maximizer allows for proper speeds to be set and maintained while trolling lures for proper presentation.
• Virtual speed adjustments for changing conditions.
• The Digital Maxmizer allows for fine-tune speed adjustments.
• The Digital Maximizer allows the user to control boat speed more effectively in changing environments.