MinnKota Fortrex lift assist cylinder

[Mike S.]

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.

[dartag]

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

[Mike S.]

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

[Jay-MadWags]

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.

[Waterfoul]

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.

[Mike S.]

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