Wind was blowing 15 gusting to 20 today. Spot Lock struggled to stay exactly on location but didn't to a bad job. It would lose about 3-5 feet location in 10 minutes. Can't complain about that too much. I was expecting a little better though
Wind was blowing 15 gusting to 20 today. Spot Lock struggled to stay exactly on location but didn't to a bad job. It would lose about 3-5 feet location in 10 minutes. Can't complain about that too much. I was expecting a little better though
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1998 Mercury 225 EFI
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Only three to five feet in a span of 10 minutes in 15-20mph wind??? Sounds good to me. I'd be satisfied with that!Originally Posted by terry5357
You ain't lyin'!
I'll take that.
How does that spot lock work? Does the TM have to be linked to a graph that has gps?
No. All GPS functions are built into the head of the Ultrex. Spot lock is as simple as hitting a button with your foot on the pedal or pressing the button with the remote. As soon as you start to use the pedal again spot lock goes off and you have full control.
This video does a really good job explaining the Ultrex.
if its just 3-5 foot then it's actually pretty good.
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The other electric motors can do 3-5 foot. The ultrex is supposed to be improved. The motorguide can keep you within 2
Ky lake pushes and pulls current alot. Even rollers without wind. Well see how it does in those and when the wind also is blowing.
I can't speak to the MG, but it is a big improvement over the MK Terrova for sure. That thing would sometimes drift ten or more feet off then kick into high speed and reposition. Would startle the $*@! out of you sometimes. I have switched to the Ultrex and it is a big difference. I don't even have the bluetooth unit mounted or hooked up either and it is much better. I don't use link or the tracking/jog stuff so I haven't mounted that thingy.
I ordered mine from Brian yesterday and it ships tomorrow. Sweet!
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Don't get me wrong I'm not complaining, I was just expecting it hold me right on a 3' area which is a 1 1/2' radius. It beat the everloving crap out of trying babysit the trolling motor that's for darn sure.
1996 ProGator 200V
1998 Mercury 225 EFI
New Carpet
Seastar Pro Hyd Steering
Minn Kota Ultrex
They didnt charge my card yet. Im sure I will get charged once they get them in. Im in no hurry, wont be on the water again until march. Plus saved $500 during black friday. Cant complain about that.And yet they charged our credit cards already (TW).....
After a few days of wind fishing, I LOVE IT!!!!!
1996 ProGator 200V
1998 Mercury 225 EFI
New Carpet
Seastar Pro Hyd Steering
Minn Kota Ultrex
Can you stand on the foot pedal? Like keep you foot with some weight on it the entire time? Is there enough resistance like a regular cable steer? That is the one thing I hate about my Xi5.
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Yes
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I ordered mine from BOE Marine Dec 29th and it showed up today. Thanks for the good service.
we have several models in stock but stock changes almost hourly. just email me if anyone needs anything or wants me to check stock
The 2017 models of the Ulterra and Terrova use the same updated iPilot electronics as the Ultrex so they should also have the improved spot lock accuracy of the Ultrex. I'm looking at buying a Terrova in a month or two so was really happy to see this!
HAHA......you've never fished Falcon with 25+ mph winds. Pretty easy to kill 3 batteries in 8hrs or less.
Actually I have, with a 24 volt motor. I tried to get out of the strong stuff. Toledo and Rayburn are bad also.
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