Minn Kota Traxxis Transom Mount Freshwater Trolling Motor — 55 lb Thrust, 42" Shaft, 12V

Minn Kota Traxxis — Feature-Packed Freshwater Transom-Mount Trolling Motor with Extended 42" Shaft

The Traxxis 1368716M delivers the same proven feature set as the standard Traxxis — One-Hand Stow, Digital Maximizer battery efficiency, Power Prop for vegetation, and the Tilt-Extend tiller — on a 42" shaft built for deeper-hulled boats and higher transoms where a 36" shaft won’t achieve proper motor depth. With 55 lbs. of thrust on a 12V system, it’s sized for aluminum fishing boats, jon boats, and bass boats where you need reliable freshwater performance and the extra reach to deploy correctly.

Key Features

• One-Hand Stow — Pull up and forward to stow the motor with no buttons or release levers — fast, simple, and reliable
• 42" Shaft — Extended reach for deeper-hulled boats and higher transoms where a 36" shaft won’t achieve proper motor depth
• Tilt-Extend Tiller — Tilts up to 45° and extends up to 6" for a comfortable, ergonomic steering position; features a digital battery indicator built into the tiller head
• Digital Maximizer™ — Draws only the power you need at any given speed, delivering up to 5× longer run time per battery charge compared to non-optimized motors
• Quick-Cam Depth Adjuster — Tool-free depth adjustment; change trim depth quickly, simply, and securely on the water
• Steering Tension Control — Dial in the exact tiller resistance you want with the adjustable collar above the mount
• Power Prop — Designed for 3¼" motor diameters; delivers extra thrust to push through heavy aquatic vegetation without bogging down
• Push-to-Test Battery Meter — Instant state-of-charge readout at the motor head
• Indestructible Composite Shaft — Lifetime guarantee; engineered to flex and recover rather than snap
• Cool, Quiet Operation — Runs efficiently without disturbing fish or drawing attention on the water

Specifications

• Thrust: 55 lbs.
• Shaft Length: 42"
• Voltage: 12V
• Motor Type: Transom Mount, Freshwater
• Control: Tiller
• Part Number: 1368716M

Compatible Applications

• Aluminum fishing boats, jon boats, and bass boats with deeper hulls or higher transoms requiring a 42" shaft
• Freshwater lakes, rivers, and reservoirs — especially weedy water where the Power Prop excels
• Anglers who want a capable transom-mount motor with battery efficiency and easy stow/deploy
• Secondary/kicker motor applications on larger freshwater boats with higher transoms
• Anglers who prefer tiller steering over foot pedal or remote control

Parts Desk Insights

The 1368716M is the right choice when your transom height or hull depth requires more shaft than the Traxxis 36" (1368715M) provides. As a general rule, your shaft length should be long enough that the motor’s lower unit sits at least 12" below the waterline when deployed — measure from the top of your transom to the waterline and add 20" to determine the minimum shaft length you need. Both models share identical features and thrust; the only difference is shaft length. If you’re fishing saltwater or brackish water, neither Traxxis model is rated for that environment — see the Riptide RT 45 for a corrosion-resistant saltwater transom-mount alternative. For anglers ready to step up to GPS boat control, the Terrova bow-mount is the natural next step.