grizzly1654 Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 Me 13 year old minn Kota all terrain 40lb trolling motor quit on me. So I'm looking to upgrade. I am looking at the ultrex and fortrex 24v 80lb. The deciding factor for me will be how well the ultrex can handle the close quarters heavy cover situations such as a cypress swamp. Is the foot petal responsive enough to maneuver around easily? Quote
sully420 Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 You should go for the ultrex if you want the spot lock ability you shouldnt have a problem with tight places its a little different then wire guide but works well once you get the hang of it. Quote
Skeeter Dan Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 What size boat do you have ? That might be over kill. My boat had a 43# thrust I changed it out to a 50 # thrust whish does just fine. Quote
grizzly1654 Posted July 26, 2017 Author Posted July 26, 2017 Boat size and brand is my screen name. Bass tracker grizzly edition 16' length 54" bottom. I like a little overkill in the power department. I may not need a new one after all though. I got the old one running again. My battery connections were a dull gray color. I shined it up with a wire brush and hooked it back up. Now it works. Ill try and load test it later this week and see what happens. Quote
Super User MickD Posted July 26, 2017 Super User Posted July 26, 2017 Power deploy and stow from anywhere in the boat is pretty darned nice. As is spot lock. And probably other features I haven't even figured out yet. Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted July 27, 2017 Super User Posted July 27, 2017 My ultrex is awesome. Spot lock is ridiculously nice to have especially in wind/current. Foot pedal is the most responsive I've used. Turning is effortless /w the foot pedal. Can't say enough good things about it. Worth it's price tag for sure. Quote
grizzly1654 Posted July 27, 2017 Author Posted July 27, 2017 I like what I'm hearing about the ultrex. When my all terrain does decide to quit I will most likely be going with the ultrex. Quote
Super User Further North Posted July 29, 2017 Super User Posted July 29, 2017 On 7/26/2017 at 5:05 PM, grizzly1654 said: I like a little overkill in the power department. I've never met anyone who was unhappy because they had "too much power" in their trolling motor. On 7/26/2017 at 5:17 PM, MickD said: Power deploy and stow from anywhere in the boat is pretty darned nice. As is spot lock. And probably other features I haven't even figured out yet. Mick, the Ulterra is the Min Kota trolling motor that has power deploy. It also has power trim so you can run it up when you need to go into skinny water. The Ultrex is a sort of hybrid between cable steer and electric steer. Sort of the "best of both worlds and Minn Kota sees it. Quote
Super User MickD Posted July 29, 2017 Super User Posted July 29, 2017 16 hours ago, Further North said: I've never met anyone who was unhappy because they had "too much power" in their trolling motor. Mick, the Ulterra is the Min Kota trolling motor that has power deploy. It also has power trim so you can run it up when you need to go into skinny water. The Ultrex is a sort of hybrid between cable steer and electric steer. Sort of the "best of both worlds and Minn Kota sees it. I know about the Ulterra since I own one. I was making the case for two of its nicest features. Now that I have used it, will never go back. Even though it's pretty expensive. also nice to have both remote and foot pedal control. 1 Quote
Super User Further North Posted July 29, 2017 Super User Posted July 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, MickD said: I know about the Ulterra since I own one. I was making the case for two of its nicest features. Now that I have used it, will never go back. Even though it's pretty expensive. also nice to have both remote and foot pedal control. I missed that, since this topic was about the Ultrex. Sorry about that. As a fellow Ulterra owner, I'm with you...though if the Ultrex had power trim I could live without the power deploy. 1 Quote
Super User webertime Posted July 30, 2017 Super User Posted July 30, 2017 The shaft of the Ultrex does not like bumping into things. The Foretrex has a much more durable shaft. I only bring this up as you mentioned Cyprus swamps... Quote
Super User Further North Posted July 30, 2017 Super User Posted July 30, 2017 3 hours ago, webertime said: The shaft of the Ultrex does not like bumping into things. That's interesting, had not head that. Does it break, or does something else happen? Quote
Super User webertime Posted July 30, 2017 Super User Posted July 30, 2017 Shaft snaps... Straight from BASS, flw and costa pros. Quote
Super User Further North Posted July 30, 2017 Super User Posted July 30, 2017 4 hours ago, webertime said: Shaft snaps... Straight from BASS, flw and costa pros. Weird... I've inadvertently run a Terrova and an Ulterra into rocks up in Canada at full speed (about 3 1/2 MPH on my boat), boat is about 2,000 lbs. loaded up. Twice with the Terrova, once with the Ulterra. Shaft flexed, I almost went swimming...but no damage to the TM shaft. I think the shaft on the Ultrex is the same as those??? Wonder what they're doing to them? ...I wonder if they're like rod blanks; hit one with a lure in May, the rod snaps under load in September? 1 Quote
Super User webertime Posted July 30, 2017 Super User Posted July 30, 2017 Different shafts. Those 2 are round, Ultrex has flats sides and rounded sections. Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted July 30, 2017 Super User Posted July 30, 2017 Weird. Ran mine into stumps, rocks, fallen trees and the accidental dock. Never had an issue. Quote
Russ E Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 3 hours ago, webertime said: Different shafts. Those 2 are round, Ultrex has flats sides and rounded sections. i Have a 24 volt Ultrex and it has a round shaft. maybe the 36 volt motors are different. in my opinion it is extremely durable. I smacked a stump dead on with the motor on high. Nearly threw me out of the boat. The shaft bowed, but snapped right back. I have also hit a few rocks with it .The prop looks a little rough, but other than that it is fine. Quote
Super User Further North Posted July 31, 2017 Super User Posted July 31, 2017 I'm starting to think there was other damage to the shafts that was magnified by the pros running into stuff. Pros are not known for taking the best care of their equipment...Nor should they be, their job is to win. Quote
sully420 Posted August 16, 2017 Posted August 16, 2017 On 7/30/2017 at 6:16 PM, Further North said: Weird... I've inadvertently run a Terrova and an Ulterra into rocks up in Canada at full speed (about 3 1/2 MPH on my boat), boat is about 2,000 lbs. loaded up. Twice with the Terrova, once with the Ulterra. Shaft flexed, I almost went swimming...but no damage to the TM shaft. I think the shaft on the Ultrex is the same as those??? Wonder what they're doing to them? ...I wonder if they're like rod blanks; hit one with a lure in May, the rod snaps under load in September? I rammed my ulterra into my trailer at full speed and had no problems Quote
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