I have a 20 trx just curious if I'd go with an ultrex should I go with a 45 or 52 inch shaft? From what I've read it takes 3 inches from the total length because of the way the head is made. Just curious to hear some opinions.
I have a 20 trx just curious if I'd go with an ultrex should I go with a 45 or 52 inch shaft? From what I've read it takes 3 inches from the total length because of the way the head is made. Just curious to hear some opinions.
I put a 45' Ultrex on my TR-196 and it is plenty I think it comes down to the big water question? Call John at Jones and ask him about it. I can tell you this it will all fit in your trolling pedal recess and the Trolling Motor is awesome. Got to fish with mine for the first time yesterday.
Steven Dendy-Spring Hill, KS
2017 Phoenix 721 PRO XP 250-PRO XS
Past Rides
07 Triton - TR-196 200-Opti
01 Triton - TR-21 225 HO Johnson
93 Javelin 379T 91 Rude Intruder
83 Tidecraft - Wildfire F/S 150 Black Max
I've always ran 45" shafts on my previous Maxxum and Fortrex units. With my first Ultrex, I am ordering the 52" shaft to try. Partly because of the reported difference in the mount but mainly because I'll want the spot lock to work better in bigger water.
I'd go 52", just cause the benefits of that motor are suited for open water which can get rough. If you fish shallow largie water, I don't see any benefits to justify the expense.
-Matt
Doing the same Buck. No question. 52" my last boat was a TR20X and ihad the 52 Fortrex and wouldnt go shorter. no benefit for shorter. Only downside to MK vs MG is the fit of the boat cover.
Mike
2011 Connecticut Bass Federation Nation Angler of the Year
2015 Triton TRX20, 250 Mercury Optimax Pro XS with 25P Fury, Lowrance HDS 7 & 12 Gen 2 Touch & Structure Scan 2
togofish@gmail.com
I went with the 45 inch, it is three inches longer than the Fourtrex, not sure if it is three inches deeper into the water but while I had it deployed it looked like it would be, when i first seen it I thought they sent me a 52 by mistake, no way i would want the 52 on my Triton bass boat.
2011 Connecticut Bass Federation Nation Angler of the Year
2015 Triton TRX20, 250 Mercury Optimax Pro XS with 25P Fury, Lowrance HDS 7 & 12 Gen 2 Touch & Structure Scan 2
togofish@gmail.com
I had 45 on my triton. Went with 52 on my ultrex. I fish ky lake. Wouldnt be without it
Because my 45 inch lower unjit is all the way down and almost off of the rail and the head unit sticks out past the edge of the boat, also I do not fish big waters and off shore that much, once waves crash over onto the deck i am out of there, lol. Some boats sit with the bow high, my TRX sits pretty flat in the water, I think it will work just fine for me.
The shipping weight is 105lbs on the Ultrex. What kind of effect does that have on the performance of the boat. My Motor Guide is 53lbs including the mount.
I have heard nothing but good things about the Ultrex. I haven't heard anyone mention the weight.
I purchased the 52 inch shaft but wish I had gone with the 45 inch. The motor head is much larger than on the Maxxium or Fortrex and sticks way beyond the gunnel of my 2008 X2 when fully extended in the mount. I think the 45 inch would have fit much better and would probably be sufficiently long for most applications, even on KY lake. I had a 52 inch Maxxium, which influenced my choice, but the Ultrex seems to be quite a bit longer in the same shaft size
I went 52" fortrex on tr21x and I think it's kinda big I've been thinking going back to 45 ultrex.
i'm going today to buy an ultrex, thinking of a 45" shaft. the fortex i have is 101 and the shaft on this is a 42" which sits all the
way down in the water (way past 16-22") for water line purposes. the way i see it your gaining 3" on the ultrex 45" it will get it a little deeper.
not really into 2-3' waves and windy days at 25 mph winds....no way staying home . so i 'm really leaning to the 45" shaft.
I started this thread and after a year of use I can honestly say I've had no issues at all with the 45 ultrex. I fish the Ohio river most of the time and see big barge wakes, and monster pleasure boat wakes. I've had no issues running a 45 and I do not have the trolling motor all the way down. I guess it boils down to personal preference. Mine was to go with a 45 on a 20trx.
Last edited by Buck456; 02-17-2018 at 04:09 PM.
Ordered an Ultrex on my Triton 21TRX, should have it in a couple weeks. Everyone I have talked to really likes the Ultrex over any trolling motor they have used.
Just got my boat back from the dealer today from having my ultrex installed. They say I’ve got to get it out on the water to calibrate it. Hope that’s an easy process. Then I can’t wait to check out how this thing operates first hand. I went with the 45 on my 20trx also.