So I have a 2021 Tracker 195 TXW. I have decided on the Minn Kota Ultrex 80 ln thrust in a 45" shaft. Is that a good choice? Does anyone have experience with the Ultrex on a 195 TXW?
So I have a 2021 Tracker 195 TXW. I have decided on the Minn Kota Ultrex 80 ln thrust in a 45" shaft. Is that a good choice? Does anyone have experience with the Ultrex on a 195 TXW?
Michael Dilday
Suffolk, Va.
2021 Tracker 195 TXW 150 Merc 4S, Minn Kota Edge TM, Humminbird Fish Finders
Should be good to go
Mike
2019 Ranger 520L w/ 250HO ETEC G2
2011 Tracker 175TXW w/ 75HO ETEC
Thanks Mike.
Michael Dilday
Suffolk, Va.
2021 Tracker 195 TXW 150 Merc 4S, Minn Kota Edge TM, Humminbird Fish Finders
I don't know about the 195 but my PT190 floats high at the bow. When I am fishing I normally stand at the bow so my 45" Ulterra does fine. If I choose to operate the TM from the drivers seat at the console it tends to cavitate a little bit due to the bow rise. Mild chop and it cavitates a lot. I recently upgraded my GEN2 Ulterra to a Gen2 Ulterra with LINK as I am upgrading all of my electronics with GEN4 Humminbirds. I had to go with the 60" Ulterra because they don't offer anything between 45&60".
Just something to think about.
Joe B
2017 Tracker PT 190 TX
2017 Mercury 115 Pro XS
Mercury Spitfire X7 19” prop
51 mph @ 6240 rpms (RPMs from Vessel View Mobile) : full fuel tank and fishing load by myself
4.2 second Hole Shot (measured using Vessel View Mobile)
Engine mounted in 3rd hole
Minn Kota Ulterra-Link w/built in MDI 80 lb thrust 60” shaft
Humminbird Helix 12si Gen1 chirp on console
Humminbird Helix 15si Gen4 cho on bow
Humminbird Mega360
Dotline two step transom boarding ladder
Tracker trailer bow boarding step
If the 195 sits up any higher in the front than the 175 and 190 I'd go with the longer shaft just to be safe. Slick calm water the 45" should be fine but if you're crazy like me and fish offshore with the wind howling and boat rocking and rolling you'll want that longer shaft. On my 175 the 45" is barely adequate but I'm also a madman when it comes to the offshore bite so take what I say for what it's worth, lol.
2023 Xpress H18 with 115 SHO and Powertech NRS4 21p
8" Bob's Action Jack
Garmin Echomap 12, 10, 9, and LVS34 networked with Netgear Switch
Ultrex
Trick Steps and Ramp N Clamp
Pulled by a 2016 single cab HEMI Ram
Treat others like you want to be treated when on the water EVEN WHEN IN A TOURNAMENT! No fish is worth having a confrontation because you cut someone off or came in on top of someone.
I have a 2017 195 TXW with a 54" shaft Motorguide Xi5. The stock Minn Kota was a 45" shaft, I believe, and any wave action at all would cause the prop to surface constantly. The bow sits pretty high so I strongly urge going with a longer shaft.
Thanks fivebyfive. I ended up with the 52".
Michael Dilday
Suffolk, Va.
2021 Tracker 195 TXW 150 Merc 4S, Minn Kota Edge TM, Humminbird Fish Finders
Good choice. It gets frustrating when the prop won't stay hooked up in big rollers.
2023 Xpress H18 with 115 SHO and Powertech NRS4 21p
8" Bob's Action Jack
Garmin Echomap 12, 10, 9, and LVS34 networked with Netgear Switch
Ultrex
Trick Steps and Ramp N Clamp
Pulled by a 2016 single cab HEMI Ram
Treat others like you want to be treated when on the water EVEN WHEN IN A TOURNAMENT! No fish is worth having a confrontation because you cut someone off or came in on top of someone.
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