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Title: MinnKota Fortrex lift assist cylinder
Post by: Mike S. on April 20, 2015, 07:48:28 AM

Is the lift assist cylinder for the Fortrex rechargeable, or does it just have to be replaced? Mine is 4 years old, and does not work right anymore. It's $30 for a new cylinder. I'm just wondering if it can be recharged.

Title: Re: MinnKota Fortrex lift assist cylinder
Post by: dartag on April 20, 2015, 09:16:31 AM

I looked at mine and see no way it could. Call Minn Kota they have a great service crew.

Title: Re: MinnKota Fortrex lift assist cylinder
Post by: Mike S. on April 20, 2015, 04:00:42 PM

I ordered a new one. $37 delivered from fish307.com.

Title: Re: MinnKota Fortrex lift assist cylinder
Post by: Jay-MadWags on April 20, 2015, 06:13:04 PM

Quote from: Mike S. on April 20, 2015, 04:00:42 PM
I ordered a new one. $37 delivered from fish307.com.
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I noticed that mine went this year too. Mine is a 2012. Guess they don't last to long. Let me know if they are easy to install.

Title: Re: MinnKota Fortrex lift assist cylinder
Post by: Waterfoul on April 21, 2015, 01:33:56 PM

Quote from: Mike S. on April 20, 2015, 07:48:28 AM
Is the lift assist cylinder for the Fortrex rechargeable, or does it just have to be replaced? Mine is 4 years old, and does not work right anymore. It's $30 for a new cylinder. I'm just wondering if it can be recharged.

Doh!!! I have whole lift mechanism in the garage. You could have had it for the cost of taking the thing apart. I could have brought it out there... we could have gone fishing. OH well, next time.

Title: Re: MinnKota Fortrex lift assist cylinder
Post by: Mike S. on April 21, 2015, 02:12:30 PM

Will do, Jay. Sorry Mike. I should have known to call you.

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