Mk fortrex trolling motor

pampy · 07-19-10, 12:01 AM

What is the best in trolling motors? I have a 19 ft champion. Seem to hear good things about the fortrex. I have a noisy motor guide right now.

BigBassin144 · 07-19-10, 08:52 AM

To a question like this, you'll get as many answers as people answering. Try something a little less general. Do some research, narrow it down to two or three and then ask for comparisons.

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Rebbasser · 07-19-10, 09:56 AM

Welcome to the forum!

The "best" trolling motor-Motorguide or Minnkota-is like Ford or Chevy. Some swear by them, some swear at them. I've always used Motorguide, but both make good trollers.

For a 19 footer I would not go less than a 24 volt/ 70+ pounds of thrust. I just bought a new MG that is 24V 82 lbs of thrust and I run a 17-6 Nitro.

I'm not familiar with the motor you are asking about so I can't give you an opinion one way or the other.

bassthumb32 · 07-21-10, 10:48 AM

i just bought a motorguide 109 and dont regret it but the fortrex is prolly better i like my motorguide a lot though but it is kinda loud. my buddy has a fortrex and it is quieter.

07-19-10, 12:01 AM	#1
pampy BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 16	Mk fortrex trolling motor What is the best in trolling motors? I have a 19 ft champion. Seem to hear good things about the fortrex. I have a noisy motor guide right now.

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BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	To a question like this, you'll get as many answers as people answering. Try something a little less general. Do some research, narrow it down to two or three and then ask for comparisons. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

07-19-10, 09:56 AM	#3
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Welcome to the forum! The "best" trolling motor-Motorguide or Minnkota-is like Ford or Chevy. Some swear by them, some swear at them. I've always used Motorguide, but both make good trollers. For a 19 footer I would not go less than a 24 volt/ 70+ pounds of thrust. I just bought a new MG that is 24V 82 lbs of thrust and I run a 17-6 Nitro. I'm not familiar with the motor you are asking about so I can't give you an opinion one way or the other. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

07-21-10, 10:48 AM	#4
bassthumb32 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fort Loudon, PA Posts: 682	i just bought a motorguide 109 and dont regret it but the fortrex is prolly better i like my motorguide a lot though but it is kinda loud. my buddy has a fortrex and it is quieter. __________________ MY LIFETIME GOAL IS TO KEEP AT LEAST A SMALL CASE OF BASSTHUMB FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.

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