Maxxum vs. Fortrex

BassAss4 · Post by **BassAss4** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 8:41 am

lets hear it! what is the pro's and con's of going with a fortrex over a maxxum? ( obviously the maxxum is cheaper ) but its the fortrex worth the extra coin? lets hear your thoughts.....

minnkotaman · Post by **minnkotaman** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 3:03 pm

the fortrex is a rock solid unit about .10% of the play and movement
of the maxuum. they make it easy to remove if your not hard wired into the
boat. two thumbs up on the construction of the units.

scottsweet · Post by **scottsweet** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 6:42 pm

If you can afford it, I would just get the Fortrex. I have had both. The Fortrex is much easier to lift and far more stable when stowed. The locking mechanism of the Fortrex is very secure and does very well in rough water.

BassAss4 · Post by **BassAss4** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 12:39 pm

great! thanks for the imput!! think I am going to hard wire the unit in but that breaks up the next question... to hard wire or to not hard wire?

minnkotaman · Post by **minnkotaman** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 1:13 pm

i wouldn't hard wire it in.
whats the thing you use the most
and when it breaks your S.O.L
if you have a plug now use it.
Jim l

Gary Dobyns · Post by **Gary Dobyns** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 4:14 pm

Get the Fortrex. I hardwire mine. Knock on wood!!!!! I've never had one breakdown in 15 years. Great product. I do have a Maxxum on a River boat. Never had an issue but after getting used to the Easy-Assist feature of Fortrex...I about yank my arm off lowering it into the water

BassAss4 · Post by **BassAss4** » Fri Jun 12, 2015 8:19 am

i have an edge now and a outlet on the boat for the plug so I might run the plug option but I guess time will tell....

one thing is forsure I am going to go with the fortrexx.... anyone have a breaker or battery controller they prefer over the rest?

minnkotaman · Post by **minnkotaman** » Sat Jun 13, 2015 7:45 am

minnkota makes a 40 and a 60 breaker.
they are in line breakers, a snap to reset if needed.
don't use the thermal ones they take to long to reset.
i run the 40 on my 101 and never popped it.
Jim l.