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  1. 02-09-2018, 04:07 PM #1
    Kwasham
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    Ultrex 80lb 45" shaft

    I am close to pulling the trigger on an ultrex for my 1992 Ranger 482V after eating Ramen noodles for the past year to save $$. 18ft boat with a 150hp. I am currently running a 24V 65lb Minn Kota that I don't have too many complaints about so I feel that 80lb will be enough power. I have two questions,
    1) should I buy the 45" or the 52" model? I think the price diff is less than $100 but I don't want to get a 52" if it is going to be too long for my boat.
    2) will I need to upgrade my current 24" trolling motor wiring?
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    #2 02-09-2018, 05:05 PM
    You're current wiring will be OK. Shaft length depends on what you're comfortable with. If you have a 45" now, and are OK with it, then keep the 45. If you have problems with the 45 coming out of the water, go with the 52. There is $50.00 difference in price. If you have questions you can PM, email, or call me. I can also quote you when you're ready to pull that trigger.
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    #3 02-09-2018, 09:18 PM
    Absolutely, if coming out of the water is a problem get the longer shaft. I am a light weight, I'll just leave that there, if I have a 200+lb partner on the rear deck I had problems. Even with boat wakes the motor was out most of the time. Am ordering a 52in Ultrex on my new boat.
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    #4 02-10-2018, 06:20 AM
    I've also got a boat around the same size as yours. I have the 80 lb/45" shaft Ultrex and haven't had any issues what so ever. I guess it depends on what water you fish, as in, how rough it is. I know if I put a 52" on mine, it would be a pretty big overhang.

    Just realized you were in Charlotte, thus the edit. I have fished Norman on many occasions with numerous boats, wind, waves etc. Although the TM did come out a few times, I didn't have that much of an issue with spot lock etc. Not enough that I had wished that I would've gotten the 52". I love my Ultrex and you will too. I spotlocked over a school of white bass on Norman and had a blast.
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    #5 02-10-2018, 01:44 PM
    Great info guys. Thanks for your input.
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    #6 02-10-2018, 01:45 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Flashpoint View Post
    I've also got a boat around the same size as yours. I have the 80 lb/45" shaft Ultrex and haven't had any issues what so ever. I guess it depends on what water you fish, as in, how rough it is. I know if I put a 52" on mine, it would be a pretty big overhang.

    Just realized you were in Charlotte, thus the edit. I have fished Norman on many occasions with numerous boats, wind, waves etc. Although the TM did come out a few times, I didn't have that much of an issue with spot lock etc. Not enough that I had wished that I would've gotten the 52". I love my Ultrex and you will too. I spotlocked over a school of white bass on Norman and had a blast.
    I fish Norman quite a bit. Spot lock will surely come in handy fishing off shore schools.
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    #7 02-11-2018, 08:35 PM
    Can you give me a quote on a Ultrex 80 lb with 45 shaft.
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    #8 02-12-2018, 10:38 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by RackNBass View Post
    Can you give me a quote on a Ultrex 80 lb with 45 shaft.
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    #9 02-12-2018, 03:00 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by RackNBass View Post
    Can you give me a quote on a Ultrex 80 lb with 45 shaft.
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    Could I get that quote as well?
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    #10 02-12-2018, 03:16 PM
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    Could I get that quote as well?
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    #11 02-13-2018, 11:58 AM
    Could you send me a quote as well. 45" 80lb Thrust
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    #12 02-13-2018, 02:42 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by jfaulkner32 View Post
    Could you send me a quote as well. 45" 80lb Thrust
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    #13 02-13-2018, 05:58 PM
    PULL THAT TRIGGER !!! You WILL love it !!
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    #14 02-13-2018, 10:43 PM
    Could I get a quote for an ultrex 80/45 non link
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    #15 02-15-2018, 07:13 AM
    What are some opinions on the 80lb thrust? I am currently running a 65lb that works fine so I would assume that the 80lb would be enough power. What are the drawbacks from running an 80lb compared to the 36 volt models?
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    #16 02-15-2018, 07:17 AM
    Could I also get a quote on a Ultrex 80 45” nonlink.
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    #17 02-15-2018, 07:34 AM
    i stuck with the 45 inch shaft on mine. works fine and i fish big water. would depend on the boat though obviously
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    #18 02-15-2018, 09:34 AM
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    #19 02-15-2018, 09:35 AM
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    #20 02-15-2018, 07:21 PM
    Ive got un 80# 45" ulterra on my 20.5' Procraft. Today was my first time on the water with it. 20-25 mph wind today. Big rollers out on the main lake. The TM came out of the water quite a few times but kept me on the spot (spot lock) pretty good. I think im gonna be happy with the 45" length. 80# pulled my boat around with ease, even in the wind.
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