Recently got my newer model bluetooth capable MK Powerdrive....but it has not pull handle. Do they not need one? Is there any way to add one....if itll help at all. I figure ill need one by the looks of things?
Recently got my newer model bluetooth capable MK Powerdrive....but it has not pull handle. Do they not need one? Is there any way to add one....if itll help at all. I figure ill need one by the looks of things?
It does not come with a pull rope. It never did as far as I know. It has a handle on the base you pull up to store and deploy.
Ok...so just installed it. Even tho the deploy isnt bad once it gains momentum....stowing it is a pain in the ass! Id rather have some type of rope, even for deploy to slow it down a bit since it moves fast and seems a bit rough. Stowing is terribad tho....basically have to step on the little lever then pull the head up and pull it back, and then lay it down! WTF!!!! lolOriginally Posted by Bradrodfish
how is there no rope??!!!?? I have a bad back as a 32 year old, and know ill feel it some days even tho it wont stop me from using it...but I cant imagine an old person or someone with physical disabilities that may limit their range of motion.
Did MK make the stow and deploy on the PowerDrive bad, so that you hate it and start upgrading to Ulterra, fortrex or Ultrex??!! lol...its the TM right on the border between the cheaper models and the higher end ones....MK trying to give you that nudge to buy the more expensive option!!! lol
Ok...so just installed it. Even tho the deploy isnt bad once it gains momentum....stowing it is a pain in the ass! Id rather have some type of rope, even for deploy to slow it down a bit since it moves fast and seems a bit rough. Stowing is terribad tho....basically have to step on the little lever then pull the head up and pull it back, and then lay it down! WTF!!!! lol
how is there no rope??!!!?? I have a bad back as a 32 year old, and know ill feel it some days even tho it wont stop me from using it...but I cant imagine an old person or someone with physical disabilities that may limit their range of motion.
Did MK make the stow and deploy on the PowerDrive bad, so that you hate it and start upgrading to Ulterra, fortrex or Ultrex??!! lol...its the TM right on the border between the cheaper models and the higher end ones....MK trying to give you that nudge to buy the more expensive option!!! lol
Can I add a rope easily? G force handle?
I have a friend with a MotorGuide Xi5 and he is concerned about having to lean over the front of the boat to lift the TM into stow position. I suggested that he look into this product.
http://www.redonesystems.com/Terrova.html
I try to drive as if my 16 year old Grandson is following me
Speak as if he is listening and act as if he is watching
Why not just attach a cable to the depth collar.?
Stow and deploy is one reason I bought an Ulterra. No more lifting and pulling
Pat Leach
USAF MSgt Retired
1992 Procraft 180 Pro
2016 Mercury 150 Four Stroke
2018 Minn Kota Ulterra
Helix 7 SI/GPS
Helix 7 Sonar/GPS
Now wait until you try to run a transducer cable.
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