Anyone using an Ultrex Quest?

[BigAngus752]

I think I'm going this week to look at a brand new Lund Pro-V Bass that's already set up with a 36V Ultrex Quest and the Humminbird network with two graphs.  Curious if anyone has experience with one of these TMs yet?  I never want brand new models of anything.  I hate being the guinea pig.  

[Junger]

I replaced the Ultrex 52” that came with my PVB with the Quest version of it, what info do you need?

[BigAngus752]

  On 6/17/2024 at 12:47 AM, Junger said:

I replaced the Ultrex 52” that came with my PVB with the Quest version of it, what info do you need?

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How long have you had it?  Any issues?  What do you like compared to the standard Ultrex?  What do you not like?

[Junger]

I’ve had it for 3 weeks. One minor issue is going from Spot Lock to Auto N using the micro remote, sometimes it just searches for a heading rather than just engaging with the current heading. Easy fix is to disengage and re-engage. I reported it and hopefully they’ll update the firmware. Other than that, it comes with a micro remote rather than a full size remote, but all functions can be controlled with the app on your phone. I kind of like the micro remote, the Ultrex Link remote was big and my belly would buttdial the touch screen often. The new lift assist system is really nice and easy to stow, really smooth too. It uses a lot less power, the specs say you need a 60amp breaker but I pull 27.3A with the high speed prop (it comes with an open water high speed and weedless wedge prop). I hit 4.0SOG with it on my electronic only lake. On speeds 1-5, it’s almost silent, I’ve come up on fish who didn’t get spooked until I was on top of them. I think the old Ultrex AutoN on legacy mode worked better in terms of locking a heading and holding it. The Quest seems to hunt a bit more, even when using the Locked Heading mode. But I feel like they update that stuff frequently. I haven’t messed around with drift mode yet, but that feature looks really interesting, I’ll use it this summer in tidal water.

 

I would do the upgrade all over again if I had to. Mostly because it allows me to be on the water longer and not have to worry about battery life.

[BigAngus752]

  On 6/17/2024 at 1:06 AM, Junger said:

I’ve had it for 3 weeks. One minor issue is going from Spot Lock to Auto N using the micro remote, sometimes it just searches for a heading rather than just engaging with the current heading. Easy fix is to disengage and re-engage. I reported it and hopefully they’ll update the firmware. Other than that, it comes with a micro remote rather than a full size remote, but all functions can be controlled with the app on your phone. I kind of like the micro remote, the Ultrex Link remote was big and my belly would buttdial the touch screen often. The new lift assist system is really nice and easy to stow, really smooth too. It uses a lot less power, the specs say you need a 60amp breaker but I pull 27.3A with the high speed prop (it comes with an open water high speed and weedless wedge prop). I hit 4.0SOG with it on my electronic only lake. On speeds 1-5, it’s almost silent, I’ve come up on fish who didn’t get spooked until I was on top of them. I think the old Ultrex AutoN on legacy mode worked better in terms of locking a heading and holding it. The Quest seems to hunt a bit more, even when using the Locked Heading mode. But I feel like they update that stuff frequently. I haven’t messed around with drift mode yet, but that feature looks really interesting, I’ll use it this summer in tidal water.

 

I would do the upgrade all over again if I had to. Mostly because it allows me to be on the water longer and not have to worry about battery life.

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Thank you.  Good info.  I would certainly appreciate the longer battery life but I like the large remote on my current Ultrex and I would never hold my phone while fishing.  I can guarantee what would happen.  LOL

[gim]

I don’t have one but I heard from a couple others that they are fairly heavier than the previous versions. So much so that they are sometimes recommending a reinforced mounting plate on the bow.

[BigAngus752]

  On 6/17/2024 at 1:21 AM, gimruis said:

I don’t have one but I heard from a couple others that they are fairly heavier than the previous versions. So much so that they are sometimes recommending a reinforced mounting plate on the bow.

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They certainly look heavier.  Thank you

[Junger]

It's about 10lbs heavier, mostly due to the larger mount assembly, but the weight difference wasn't that noticeable when I installed it. The new lift assist makes it seem a lot lighter than the old Ultrex. The Quest mounting bolts are 5/16" instead of 1/4", same bolt pattern, so the existing holes just need to be drilled a little. Mounting washers are 1.5", and MK says 4 mounting bolts is the minimum, I have 5 on the PVB because of how the outter edge of bow is reinforced/constructed. There's no flexing on the PVB, even on speed 10 and turning 90 degrees...almost threw my buddy out of the back doing that.