I purchased a new Ulterra six weeks ago from a board member after my first Ulterra finally died on me. I had my first one for about twelve or thirteen years. It was rode pretty hard. Two weeks ago it started to make an awful noise while being stowed. It is a loud "clacking" sound. A friend of mine who is a boat mechanic told me that Minn Kota has had some problems with the new Ulterra's. Has anyone else had this problem? Can anyone tell me what is causing this noise?

Thanks in advance for any input.