Go ahead, make its day. Fortrex® is fearless, with a ruthlessly tough anodized aluminum mount, Mono-Arm Design and 80 or 112 pounds of thrust. It tears through anything in its path — from thick weeds to stump fields — to deliver you to the fish.
Riptide Fortrex's extruded aluminum arm turns the bow of your boat into a statement. It features 80 or 112 pounds of thrust and Mono-Arm Design to help you push through anything and everything. So when the battle against saltwater heats up, make sure the toughest guy in the room is on your side.
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- Installation Considerations
- Mount Features
- Stow and Deploy the Fortrex
- Adjust the Steering Cable
- Fortrex Foot Pedal
- Fortrex Foot Pedal Serial Number Location
- Fortrex Hand Control and RT SF Serial Number Location
- Dimensions
- Manuals
- Fortrex Manuals
- Sonar Compatibility Charts
Installation Considerations
When installing the Fortrex, we recommend following the instructions in the Fortrex Installation Guide. We also recommend a 60 amp circuit breaker. You may also want to consider using a Trolling Motor Plug as it will allow you to easily disconnect your motor from power when not in use or when charging the trolling motor batteries.
- It is recommended that the motor be mounted as close to the centerline of the boat as possible.
- Make sure the area under the mounting location is clear to drill holes and install nuts and washers.
- Make sure the motor rest is positioned far enough beyond the edge of the boat.
- The motor must not encounter any obstructions as it is lowered into the water or raised into the boat when stowed and deployed.
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When installing the Fortrex, we recommend following the instructions in
the Fortrex Installation Guide. We also recommend a 60 amp circuit breaker.
Click here for MKR-27 60 Amp Circuit Breaker purchase options. -
Consider a quick release or adapter bracket with the installation of
your motor. The button below will walk you through selecting the best
Quick Release Bracket for your boat and motor.
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You may also want to consider using a Trolling Motor Plug as it will
allow you to easily disconnect your motor from power when not in use
or when charging the trolling motor batteries.
Click here for MKR-28 Trolling Motor Plug purchase options.
Mount Features
Becoming familiar with the features of the motor will maximize the capabilities this product offers.
- The trolling motor Mount is designed to fold back and lock the motor flat on the deck when not in use and to provide a secure stow for transport.
- The Pull Grip and Rope releases the latch bar, which automatically engages when the trolling motor is lowered or raised into position. The Pull Grip and Rope should be used to both lower and raise the trolling motor.
- The Motor Rest positions the Lower Unit as it comes in contact with the nose of the Mount and guides it onto the Motor Ramps.
- The Yoke in the center of the Mount captures the Motor Shaft and keeps the Lower Unit centered above the Motor Rest.
- The Hold-Down Strap must be used to place pressure on the Motor Shaft to hold the Lower Unit tightly against the Motor Ramp when stowed.
- The Pull Grip and Rope can be stored by placing it into the Rope Stow Slot on the Control Head of the motor.
Stow and Deploy the Fortrex
- To deploy the Motor, simply pull up and lift the motor off of the Mount with the Pull Grip and Rope. Lower the motor into the water using the Pull Grip and Rope. The motor will lock into the deployed position automatically.
- To stow the Motor, pull back and lift the motor out of the water with the Pull Grip and Rope. Lower the motor Lower Unit onto the Motor Ramp using the Pull Grip and Rope. The motor will lock into the stowed position automatically. Secure the Quick Release Depth Collar against the top of the Bowguard. Wrap the Hold-Down Strap over top of the Motor Shaft to secure the motor.
Adjust the Steering Cable
The steering cable tension is pre-set at the factory but, through normal use, may need occasional adjustment.
- The Cable Tension Screw is located at the base of the Foot Pedal on the Toe End. The screw is below the Steering Cable Cover. The tension of the screw can be adjusted using a #3 Phillips Screwdriver.
- Turn the screw clockwise to increase tension and counter-clockwise to decrease tension.
Fortrex Foot Pedal
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Adjust Motor Speed
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Momentary Mode
The default mode of operation for the Foot Pedal is Momentary. In this mode, the motor will only run while downward force is applied to the Momentary On button on the top of the Foot Pedal. A toe touch to the Momentary button on the top of the Foot Pedal will turn the Prop on in this mode. Removing downward force on the Momentary button will turn the Prop off. -
Constant Mode
To switch to Constant Mode, flip the side-mounted Constant On switch until the Prop starts. In Constant Mode, the Prop will continually run, regardless of whether force is being applied to the Momentary On button on the top of the Foot Pedal. -
Turn Left or Right
Push the Toe End of the Foot Pedal down to turn right and push the Toe End of the Foot Pedal down to turn left. The Directional Indicator on the Control Head shows the direction of the motor. The motor will not maintain its own heading. You must keep your foot on the Foot Pedal to control steering during operation. -
Reverse the Motor
The trolling motor always travels in the direction of the Directional Indicator. Reverse the direction of the motor by turning the motor 180° from straight ahead.
Fortrex Foot Pedal Serial Number Location
- The serial number on Fortrex, Maxxum and Edge foot controlled models is located on the inside edge of the foot pedal under the momentary switch.
- Foot Pedal Serial Number Location.pdf
Fortrex Hand Control and RT SF Serial Number Location
- The serial number is located on the under side of the pivot handle.
- Hand Control and RT SF Serial Number Location.pdf
