Minn Kota Fortrex 112 Trolling Motor

Description

Tournament-grade heavy timber boat control arrives with the Minn Kota Fortrex 112 Trolling Motor, delivering massive 36V mechanical cable propulsion for professional bass anglers. Supplying 112 lbs of thrust on a 48-inch composite shaft with Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar, this motor tears through thick hydrilla mats and holds tournament hulls steady in heavy current.

The patented Mono-Arm bracket made from extruded aircraft-grade aluminum features a single hinge point that eliminates structural rattle and deck flex. The indestructible composite shaft absorbs brutal impacts with deep cypress knees without breaking. Weighing 55 lbs dry, this 36V motor pulls 52A at full throttle, occupying a stowed deck boundary measuring 58 inches long by 14 inches wide.

Key Features of Minn Kota Fortrex 112

Professional competitors who buy Minn Kota Fortrex 112 trolling motor platforms secure rugged mechanical steering for freshwater bass boat rigging. Its Counter-Tension stabilizer system dampens steering kickback in rough water, allowing anglers to steer through turbulent tournament wakes with minimal foot fatigue.

• 112 lbs of thrust provides massive power to maneuver 21-foot fiberglass tournament rigs through wind.
• 48-inch indestructible composite shaft flexes upon striking submerged timber to protect bracket components.
• 36V DC electrical architecture maximizes operating efficiency while keeping full-throttle current under 52A.
• Built-in Dual Spectrum CHIRP transducer delivers crystal-clear 2D fish-finding sonar straight to Humminbird displays.
• Fortrex 112 heavy duty tournament motor features a Counter-Tension gas spring to eliminate steering torque.
• Extruded aluminum Mono-Arm mount creates a rock-solid foundation that eliminates metal-on-metal rattles.
• Weedless Wedge 2 propeller features swept-back flared blades that slice through thick vegetation without bogging.
• Digital Maximizer pulse-width modulation speed control extends battery runtime fivefold at variable speeds.

Thrust Output Amp Draw Efficiencies

Producing 112 lbs of static thrust on 36V power, this motor draws 52A at wide-open throttle, delivering unmatched pushing power through thick emergent weed beds. Connected to three 12V 100Ah lithium iron phosphate batteries, it provides over 16 continuous hours of aggressive fishing at mid-range throttle. The motor pod dissipates heat rapidly into surrounding water, emitting under 38 dB(A).

Bow Deck Installation Geometry Clearances

Bolt the Mono-Arm base to the bow deck using six heavy-duty stainless steel bolts and rubber isolator bushings, ensuring 4.5 inches of clearance past the nose. Connect the electrical leads to a 60A manual-reset waterproof marine circuit breaker using 6 AWG tinned copper wire. The base plate matches standard tournament bow bolt footprints.

Deck Usability Rigging Inspection Tasks

The integrated lift-assist nitrogen cylinder reduces motor stowage and deployment pull force in half, making boat moves effortless. This 36V high-thrust cable-steer motor is not engineered for small aluminum jon boats, shallow kayaks, or offshore saltwater applications lacking sacrificial anodes.

• Inspect the Weedless Wedge 2 prop and clear tangled braided line from the shaft after each outing.
• Wipe road grime and mud from the Mono-Arm bracket rails and lift cylinder after each outing.
• Inspect all 36V battery series connections and test circuit breaker function every 50 runtime hours.

Manufacturer Warranty Factory Package Manifest

Minn Kota covers this motor with a 3-Year limited warranty and a lifetime composite shaft guarantee. The factory package contains the Minn Kota Fortrex 112 motor, foot pedal, Weedless Wedge 2 prop, stabilizer bow mount, mounting hardware, and manual.