Minn Kota Fortrex 112/MDI Trolling Motor - 36V-112lb-45"
Minn Kota Fortrex 112/MDI Trolling Motor - 36V-112lb-45" — Product description
Discover the ultimate fusion of power, precision, and fish-finding technology with this powerhouse bow-mount trolling motor. Engineered for serious anglers tackling large waters and heavy loads, it delivers relentless thrust while integrating advanced imaging right into its core. Say goodbye to tangled wires and vulnerable external setups—everything you need for crystal-clear underwater views is built in and protected.
Seamless Integration of MEGA Down Imaging
Imagine spotting structure, baitfish schools, and trophy walleye or bass directly beneath your boat without the hassle of add-on transducers. This motor features a factory-installed MEGA Down Imaging transducer nestled securely in the lower unit. It beams high-frequency sonar signals for hyper-detailed, photo-like images of the bottom contour and fish holding tight to cover.
Complementing the imaging is CHIRP Digital Sonar, which sweeps a wide range of frequencies to cut through clutter and deliver pinpoint accurate readings. Whether you're drifting over weed edges in shallow bays or probing deep basins, this setup reveals what's hiding below, helping you position perfectly for the strike.
The beauty lies in the simplicity: all cabling routes cleanly through the shaft, shielding it from spray, snags, and rough handling. Your deck stays tidy, and your electronics stay reliable, even on choppy days.
Engineered for Battle-Ready Performance
- Lift-Assist Mount: Effortlessly stow and deploy with a gas-spring system that halves the perceived weight, making solo operation a breeze on bigger boats.
- 360-Degree Bowguard Bracket: Impact-resistant design shears away on collision from any direction, then self-resets without tools. Dual bearings ensure whisper-quiet operation.
- Robust Mono-Arm Construction: Extruded aluminum arm flexes under stress but never fatigues, minimizing vibration for stealthy approaches.
- Counter-Tension Stabilizer: Constant spring tension eliminates slop in stowed or running positions, preventing torque buildup and extending component life.
- Illuminated Steering Indicator: Nighttime navigation made easy with a glowing arrow on the head, visible through fog or glare.
- Heel-Toe Foot Pedal: Intuitive cable-steer control with precise speed adjustment, momentary spot-lock bursts, and rugged composite build for years of foot-pounding abuse.
- Battery Meter: Quick-push readout on the head keeps you informed of charge levels, avoiding mid-day power failures.
- Digital Maximizer: Smart power management stretches battery life up to five times longer by matching output to your exact needs, perfect for marathon sessions.
- Weedless Wedge 2 Propeller: Flared blades slice through thick vegetation without stalling, maintaining momentum where others bog down.
- Composite Shaft Guarantee: Flexible yet unbreakable material laughs off rocks and stumps—backed by a lifetime promise.
- Cool-Running Motor: Advanced cooling keeps temps low for sustained power and reduced noise, letting you focus on the fish.
Power That Conquers Big Water
With massive thrust tailored for vessels up to 28 feet, this motor powers through wind, current, and waves without flinching. The 45-inch shaft clears high freeboards, keeping the prop submerged in rough conditions. Anglers chasing musky in windy Great Lakes bays or bass in tournament-sized reservoirs swear by its unyielding control.
Variable speed control via Digital Maximizer ensures efficient cruising, conserving energy for those critical moments when you need full burst to swing the boat or hold position. Paired with the foot pedal's responsive heel-toe action, you'll maneuver like a pro, even hands-free while casting.
Maximize Your Success on the Water
For best results, pair it with compatible Humminbird units to unlock the full MEGA DI potential—watch fish reactions in real-time as your lure drops in. In weedy flats, engage low speeds to let the Weedless prop glide silently; in open water, crank it up for precise contour trolling.
Maintenance is straightforward: Rinse after saltwater exposure (though optimized for fresh), inspect the shaft for dings, and store with the Lift-Assist fully relaxed. This investment pays dividends in reliable performance season after season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fortrex 112/MDI Trolling Motor - 36V-112lb-45"
Now with Built In MEGA-DI:
You can’t mark fish if you can’t see fish. And the best view of what’s below comes from Humminbird’s MEGA Imaging™. So get a Humminbird’s eye view with a MEGA DI transducer built right into the lower unit of our most powerful, trusted motors.
No cluttered wires, no clamps and a transducer that’s protected from the elements. Just plug your fish finder into your motor to see what’s down there. Then go catch it.
No External Transducer - Messy wiring on an externally mounted transducer doesn’t just look bad: the transducer and wires are more susceptible to damage. With Built-In MEGA DI, the transducer is housed in the indestructible lower unit and all wiring runs through the shaft, for a clean, uncluttered look that’s protected from the elements.
Humminbird MEGA Imaging opened the eyes of anglers everywhere by taking fish finding into the megahertz frequency for the first time. Now your Minn Kota® motor can deliver crystal clear MEGA Down Imaging of what’s directly below the bow, just the way it was meant to be seen.
In addition to MEGA Down Imaging, the Built-In MEGA DI transducer will also provide CHIRP Digital Sonar, for precise, crystal-clear returns of fish, structure and the bottom at all water levels. Sweeping multiple frequencies across a broad spectrum, this powerful tool eliminates noise for precisely defined targets.
Features:
Lift-Assist Mount:
Patented Lift-Assist Design cuts the weight of stow and deploy in half. Features a stainless steel, nitrogen gas-charged spring.
Removable Bowguard 360°® Bracket:
Breaks away on impact from any angle and automatically resets itself, giving you uninterrupted fishing. Plus, its dual bearing system eliminates noise and the entire mount is easily removable.
Mono-Arm Design:
Made of extruded, anodized aluminum with solid one-piece construction that helps your trolling motor run quieter, with less wear for longer life.
Counter-Tension Stabilizer:
An integrated spring in this mount applies force whether the trolling motor is stowed or deployed. That translates to a trolling motor with no play, no give, reduced steering torque and years of silent operation.
Illuminated Directional Indicator:
Easy-to-read illuminated directional indicator built right into the motor head tells you right where you’re headed - in any conditions.
Heel-Toe / Cable-Steer Foot Pedal:
Get heel/toe control of your motor with this ultra-responsive foot pedal that includes speed control, and momentary and constant on/off. Made with a high-impact composite material for unparalleled durability.
Push-to-Test Battery Meter:
Press a button on the trolling motor head to get an instant status of battery life you have left.
Digital Maximizer™:
Provides up to 5 times longer run time on a single battery charge. These variable speed trolling motors let you dial in your exact speed, and they deliver only as much power as you need, helping to conserve your battery for a full day of fishing.
Weedless Wedge™ 2 Prop:
With swept-back flared blades to power through anything without battery-draining chopping and hacking, the Weedless Wedge™ 2 is one of the most trusted props in fishing.
Indestructible Composite Shaft - Guaranteed for Life:
At the core of your Minn Kota trolling motor is an indestructable composite shaft. It's a Minn Kota exclusive, and we guarantee it for life.
Cool, Quiet Power:
Every Minn Kota lower unit runs cool to extend trolling motor life, and stays quiet.
Go ahead and succeed. Fortrex is not afraid, using a sturdy anodized aluminum bracket, a single-arm design and 112 pounds of thrust. On any road from weeds to stump fields, it will shed tears and lead you to fish. The swept-back flared blade can be powered by any object without spending a lot of battery felling and felling work, so Weedless Wedge 2 is one of the most trusted props in fishing. It is made of high-impact composite material with unparalleled durability, and its core has an indestructible composite shaft. With a built-in sensor in the motor, you will get a clear Humminbird MEGA Down Imaging image and a clean, protective appearance. This ultra-sensitive foot pedal includes speed control and instantaneous and constant on/off functions to control the heel/toe. Press the button on the head of the drag motor to get the real-time status of the remaining power.
SKU: NVN-73736
MPN: 1368675
UPC: 029402047222
Technical specifications
| Brand | Minn Kota |
| Model | Minn Kota Fortrex 112/MDI Trolling Motor - 36V-112lb-45" |
| SKU / MFR# | 73736 |
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