This a favorite model among fisherman. The changes made have improved an already proven product.

Some of the new features are:

• A handy deploy-assist lever
• Easier to use foot pedal
• Options for AutoPilot navigation or the new I-Pilot GPS navigation system
• Universal Sonar 2 for internal mounted transducer

The foot pedal is waterproof. An 18′ cord to gives you hands-free control of speed, steering, on and off from anywhere on the boat.

Just press down on the Deploy Assist lever to drop the motor in the water.

There’s a lot of models to choose from in the PowerDrive Live. Thrust is available from 45 feet to 70 feet. Shaft lengths run 48″, 54″ an 60″ in length.

Not all models are available with all the features. You can get Digital Maximizer, Universal Sonar, Auto Pilot and I-pilot depending on the model chosen.

Universal Sonar has an integrated, concealed transducer that provides interference-free sonar performance, water temperature sensing, and dual beam technology for an expanded view and greater bottom detail. It’s compatible with most major fishfinders.

Digital Maximizer controls and optimizes power to extend battery life and reduce heat. It enables a single charge to last up to five times longer.

AutoPilot locks onto any heading you choose and delivers you there. Infinitely variable steering adjustments provide smoother course corrections and tighter heading accuracy against wind, waves and current. Included on select models.

i-Pilot wireless trolling system accessory, which uses GPS technology to control and steer your boat for you. At the push of a button, i-Pilot lets you stay on a fishing spot, store and retrace productive trolling paths, or take full command of speed and steering. All with wireless, GPS precision.

CoPilot Gives you the freedom to fish from anywhere on the boat with the wireless remote. The versatile remote lets you control speed, steering and prop on/off; can be mounted on your lanyard, rod or wrist.

Special Prop Design has blades that are swept back and flared to push weeds out of the way without chopping and hacking. The design of the blade also helps to conserves battery power.

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Quotes from Amazon reviews:

“Lots Of Power – If your looking for a motor that you can depend on in rough conditions this is the trolling motor for your boat.”

“Great Motor –  I love the motor. I suffered for years with lower thrust motor on my boat. This motor is a great upgrade.”

“Great Price – Better price by at least $100 over any stores in the area. Arrived promptly and in great condition. Very Happy with this purchase.

Fortrex trolling motors are known for their tough, quiet, powerful performance. The Minn Kota Fortrex 101 for freshwater delivers 101 pounds of thrust. Even in windy conditions it has unstoppable control over the direction of the boat

It features a powerlift stainless steel nitrogen-charged gas spring to get it and out of the water with ease. The top of the motor has an illuminated arrow which shows the direction the motor is pointed at all times.

The 101 is available in 45″, 52″ and 62″ shaft lengths. All three sizes operate on 36 volts. You can choose between Universal Sonar or Digital Maximizer.

Universal Sonar has an integrated, concealed transducer that provides interference-free sonar performance, water temperature sensing, and dual beam technology for an expanded view and greater bottom detail. It’s compatible with most major fishfinders.

Digital Maximizer controls and optimizes power to extend battery life and reduce heat. It enables a single charge to last up to five times longer.

Special Prop Design has blades that are swept back and flared to push weeds out of the way without chopping and hacking. The design of the blade also helps to conserves battery power.

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Quotes From Reviews Rate It 4 Stars Out of 5

“Fish main channel points with “20 mph” winds with “NO” problem at all.”

“This motor is a smooth running quiet motor.”

“Fortrex Rocks”