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Photographs of the FT Series as supplied, including the tiller head, mount bracket, shaft and propeller.

Brush Series · FT 45 · FT 55 · FT 65

FT Series

Name: FT Series Electric Trolling Motor
Brand: Hightime
SKU: FT-SERIES

12V Brush Trolling Motor With Three Reverse Speeds

Same 45 / 55 / 65 lbs thrust band and 31 inch shaft as the ET Series, with a voltage meter added to the LED indicator and a third reverse speed step.

65lbs Thrust

12VSupply

50 dbNoise Level

2 yrWarranty

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CE / RoHS Two Years Warranty

Product Overview

What The FT Series Is Built To Do

The FT Series sits in the brush half of the Hightime range at 45 / 55 / 65 lbs of thrust on 12V DC. Every unit ships with the telescopic tiller, mount bracket and weedless propeller fitted, so the only item to source locally is the deep cycle battery.

Same 45 / 55 / 65 lbs thrust band and 31 inch shaft as the ET Series, with a voltage meter added to the LED indicator and a third reverse speed step.

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Motor head	All aluminium alloy
Shaft	Aluminium / stainless steel
Mount bracket	Reinforced nylon
Propeller	Weedless machete, 3-blade
Corrosion protection	Anti-corrosion system for seawater or saltwater use

Materials as published for this series. Shaft material is selectable where two options are listed.

Key Benefits

Why Buyers Specify This Series

45 / 55 / 65 lbs Of Thrust

Published maximum thrust for this series, with the current draw and output for every model listed in the specification table so you can size cable and battery correctly.

50 db Running Noise

Quoted at 50 db across the Hightime range, so the motor can be run on a fish-holding bank without pushing fish off the mark.

Weedless Machete Propeller

A 3-blade machete propeller that sheds weed and line instead of collecting it around the hub.

Anti-Corrosion System

Fitted for seawater or saltwater use, so the same motor can work coastal marks and freshwater.

Telescopic Tiller

An adjustable telescopic tiller, 390 mm extended on this series, so long trolling sessions are comfortable from a seated position.

Two Years Warranty

Two years manufacturer warranty on every unit, the same term across all eight Hightime series.

Problems It Solves

What Goes Wrong On The Water And What Fixes It

Problem

Petrol outboards spook fish on a shallow approach

The FT Series runs at a quoted 50 db, quiet enough to hold position on a mark without moving fish.

Problem

Weed and line jam the propeller mid-session

The weedless machete propeller is designed to shed weed rather than wrap it.

Problem

Nobody knows how much battery is left

Battery power and speed status are shown on the tiller through an LED indicator and voltage meter.

Problem

Salt shortens the life of the mount and motor can

An anti-corrosion system for seawater or saltwater use is fitted as standard to this series.

Who It Is For

Application Scenarios

Distributors, tackle retailers, boat and tender builders and rental fleets buy this series for the water below.

Lakes, reservoirs and rivers

Freshwater Fishing

Quiet approach speed, long trolling hours from one battery and a propeller that sheds weed instead of collecting it.…

Coastal and inshore water

Saltwater Fishing

Every Hightime series carries an anti-corrosion system for seawater or saltwater use, and the brushless series add sealed motor ca…

Technical Features

Feature List As Published

Battery power and speed status is checked easily with an LED indicator and voltage meter
Voltage: 12V DC
Thrust power: 45 lbs / 55 lbs / 65 lbs
5 forward + 3 reverse variable speed control
An adjustable telescopic tiller with a handle designed to let anglers troll for hours without fatigue
Adjustable head
Aluminium shaft / stainless steel shaft
All aluminium alloy motor head
Reinforced nylon mount bracket, easy to fit
Weedless 3-blade machete propeller
Anti-corrosion system for seawater or saltwater use
CE / RoHS
Two years manufacturer warranty

FT Series trolling motor tiller head and mount detail

Tiller head and mount detail on the FT Series.

Specifications

FT Series Technical Data

Specification	FT 45	FT 55	FT 65
Item No.	FT 45	FT 55	FT 65
Max thrust (lbs/kg)	45 lbs / 20.1 kg	55 lbs / 24.6 kg	65 lbs / 31.8 kg
AMP (rated / max)	11A – 45A	11A – 55A	11A – 65A
Output (rated / max)	132W – 540W	132W – 660W	132W – 780W
Voltage	DC 12V
Decibel level	50 db
Battery type	100AH deep cycle battery (battery not included)
Transom mount	7-level lock bracket
Control handle	Extended length 390 mm
Speed (FWD / REV)	5 forward / 3 reverse
Shaft type	Aluminium / stainless steel
Shaft length (inch/mm)	31 inch / 788 mm
Propeller	3-blade propeller (black)

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Customisation

Options And Own Brand Supply

Shaft And Bracket

Aluminium or stainless steel shaft where both are listed for this series, with the standard 7-level lock bracket.

Own Brand

Head decals, tiller markings, manual and carton artwork to your brand. See the OEM programme.

Packing

One motor per carton as standard. Master carton, pallet plan and labelling can be set to your warehouse requirement.

Comparison

How It Compares With Other Hightime Series

Specification	FT Series	T Series	DT Series
Motor type	Brush	Brush	Brush
Max thrust	45 / 55 / 65 lbs	25 lbs & 35 lbs	45 / 55 / 65 lbs
Voltage	12V DC	12V DC	12V DC
Speed control	5 forward / 3 reverse	5 step FWD / 2 step REV	5 forward / 3 reverse
Shaft	Aluminium / stainless steel	Aluminium	Aluminium / stainless steel

Full data for every series is on the product overview page.

Use Guide

Getting The FT Series Onto The Water

Check The Transom

Measure transom height and confirm the 31 inch / 788 mm shaft gives the prop the depth it needs.

Clamp And Square

Fit the lock bracket to the transom, square the shaft and tighten both clamp screws evenly.

Wire The Battery

Connect to a 12V DC deep cycle battery with cable sized for the maximum current in the table above.

Set Depth And Run

Drop the shaft until the propeller is fully submerged, lock the collar and start on the lowest speed step.

Read the full mounting guide

FAQ

FT Series Questions Buyers Ask

The points that come up most often before a first order of this series.

What Boat Size Does The FT Series Suit

This series is rated at 45 / 55 / 65 lbs of thrust. Send us the boat length, the loaded weight and the water you fish and we will confirm whether this series or a larger one is the right fit.

What Battery Does The FT Series Need

The motor is supplied without a battery. The factory reference is a 100AH deep cycle battery at 12V DC. Size the bank from the rated and maximum current shown in the table, not from the peak figure alone.

Can We Order The FT Series Under Our Own Brand

Yes. Hightime has accepted OEM orders since the company started trading. Head decals, tiller markings, carton artwork and manual can be produced to your brand. See the OEM and ODM page for what we need from you.

What Is The Warranty On This Series

Two years manufacturer warranty, the same across every Hightime series.

Is The FT Series Suitable For Saltwater

Yes. An anti-corrosion system for seawater or saltwater use is fitted to this series. Rinse the motor with fresh water after every saltwater session; the routine is set out in our saltwater care guide.

How Are These Motors Packed For Export

One motor per carton. Carton dimensions and container loading for this series are confirmed by sales on request rather than estimated here.