Installing a trolling motor reduces the overall cost of upgrading your boat so long as you complete the job correctly. Professional boat rigger, Andy Kratochvil of FishLectronics (wired2.fish/Fi..., takes the intimidation out of the process in this ultra-detailed step-by-step installation of a new Minn Kota Fortrex trolling motor.
While GPS-enabled trolling motors like the sophisticated Minn Kota Ultrex (check out the install video) have taken the limelight, the Fortrex is a venerable product thanks to its quiet power, durability, and reliability. It's the preferred trolling motor for Florida-based pro bass anglers John Cox and Keith Carson, and that's saying something!
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Kratochvil has installed hundreds of trolling motors and shares many tips and tricks to speed the process and ensure the job is done right the first time. While our original Minn Kota Ultrex install video featured an aluminum bass boat, we tackle upgrading an older fiberglass bass boat this time around, which brings about some fiberglass-specific pointers.
An older boat that floats is just as capable as a newer one as long as it's equipped with quality electronics and a durable and powerful trolling motor with built-in boat control capabilities. This video is aimed squarely at the "do it yourself" angler that likes saving money and enjoys tackling some hands-on projects.
Good luck, and we're sure Andy wouldn't mind handling the project if it's outside your comfort zone.
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