Meet the Minn Kota Fortrex 80, 45 in DSC trolling motor — a freshwater powerhouse designed for anglers who push through thick weed, heavy cover, and chop. With 80 lb of thrust, a 45-inch shaft, and silent, intelligent operation, it helps you reach the bite faster and stay on the fish longer.
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Max Thrust: 80 lb of thrust for confident control in heavy cover and rough water
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Shaft Length: 45 in shaft optimized for depth and balanced stow/deploy
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Water Type: Built for freshwater use
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Built-In Sonar: Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar integrated through the shaft for protected transducer and wiring
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Mount Style: Mono-Arm design with extruded, anodized aluminum for quiet, durable performance
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Lift-Assist: Patented design halves the weight of stow/deploy with a stainless steel, nitrogen gas-charged spring
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Bowguard 360° Bracket: Breaks away on impact from any angle and automatically resets for uninterrupted fishing
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Weedless Wedge 2 Prop: Swept-back, flared blades power through weeds and cover with less chopping
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Indestructible Composite Shaft: Lifetime-guaranteed shaft for lasting durability and smooth operation
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Counter-Tension Stabilizer: Integrated spring reduces play and steering torque for silent, precise control
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Illuminated Directional Indicator: Bright motor head indicator shows direction in bright sun or low light
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Foot Pedal Style: Heel-Toe / Cable
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Foot Pedal Control: Cable-steer with variable speeds, including momentary and constant-on options
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Digital Maximizer: Delivers up to 5x longer run time by dialing in just the power you need
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Push-to-Test Battery Meter: Quick check of remaining battery life at the touch of a button
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Power/Control: Variable speeds with cool, quiet operation to extend motor life
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Network Compatibility: One-Boat Network Compatible: No; QUEST Series: No; Spot-Lock: No; AutoPilot: No
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Speeds: Variable
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Max Amp Draw: 56
Equipped to perform in challenging freshwater conditions, the Fortrex 80 keeps your sonar protected and integrated, reduces weight during stow/deploy, and minimizes disturbance with a quiet, smooth ride. The combination of powerful thrust, weed-cutting prop, durable construction, and practical features like lift-assist and a self-resetting Bowguard gives you reliable performance day after day on the water.
| For Use In |
Freshwater |
| Shaft Length |
45 in |
| Max Thrust |
80 lb |
| 80 lb |
24 |
| One-Boat Network Compatible |
No |
| QUEST Series |
No |
| Spot-Lock |
No |
| Built-In Sonar |
Dual Spectrum CHIRP |
| Foot Pedal Style |
Heel-Toe / Cable |
| Control |
Foot Pedal |
| Auto/Stow Deploy |
No |
| Power Trim |
No |
| Power Steering |
No |
| Lift-Assist |
Yes |
| Bowguard |
Yes |
| Wireless Remote |
No |
| AutoPilot |
No |
| Speeds |
Variable |
| Digital Maximizer |
Yes |
| Battery Meter |
No |
| Max Amp Draw |
56 |
| Mount Style |
Mono-Arm |
| Mounting Location |
Mounting Location |
| Motor Style |
Cable-steer |