Power stow and deploy it’s not just a matter of convenience for people, who are perhaps tired of having to manually and repeatedly lift and deploy the motor on a single trip. The ability to automatically deploy, stow, and adjust the motor’s trim at the push of a button, is fantastic. These are the main reasons anglers love the Ulterra: Keep in mind that there is no break-away mechanism on the Ulterra that will protect the shaft in case of hard impact. That means the company will pay for the replacement if it ever gets damaged, no matter how it happens.
The shaft is strong, and comes with Minn Kota’s lifetime warranty. MEGA Down Imaging and Side/Down Imagine is available on the Ulterra as an option. They are fully integrated with the lower motor section, which means there are no additional cables or connectors involved. These built-in transducers send images directly to your Humminbird fish finder. The wiring runs through the shaft and the connectors are shielded to minimize interference. What’s great about it is that the transducer that is fully-integrated with the lower unit. Universal Sonar 2Īs the name suggests, this sonar can be used with various fish finders such as Humminbird, Lowrance, Garmin, and Eagle. Unfortunately the Riptide Ulterra (the saltwater variant), doesn’t have any sonar available even as an option.
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The Ulterra includes a Universal Sonar 2 as standard, but you can upgrade to MEGA Down and Side Imaging for additional features. The Ulterra can be steered either with the i-Pilot remote or a foot pedal. That means there is a slight delay between your input and your motor’s turning. Rather than relying on a cable, electric steer motors are controlled by electrical signals sent whenever you push on a pedal or press a button on your remote. The steering on the Ulterra is 100% electric. You can learn more about i-Pilot Link on the Minn Kota’s website. Unlike the standard i-Pilot, i-Pilot Link comes with a touchscreen remote. I-Pilot Link can do everything i-Pilot does but offers extra features including integration with a Humminbird fish finder. I-Pilot comes as standard on the Ulterra, but you can upgrade to i-Pilot Link.
You can steer, control speed, spot-lock onto fishing spots and more, just by pressing a button on the remote. I-Pilot is GPS trolling motor system that you control with a wireless remote. Minn Kota’s autopilot makes automatic corrections for wind, waves and current. It uses a compass to keep a steady heading and can be used in many ways, for example, trolling along a shoreline, a ledge, or shelf. The autopilot allows your trolling motor to steer on its own in the set direction. Now, let’s have a look at some of the Ulterra’s features: Autopilot No energy is wasted, and you get more run time off your battery. The motors come with the Digital Maximizer, or a variable-speed motor controller, which delivers power smoothly forward and in reverse. Anything above that, and you should really be using the motor with 112 pounds of thrust.
The 80 lb motor is recommended for boats up to 4000 lb displacement. It’s either an 80-lb motor running on 24 volts (2-bank) or a 112-lb motor powered by 36 volts. Let’s have a look a the technical specs: Motors and VoltageĪs you can see, there are two different thrust options on the Ulterra. The Ulterra is Minn Kota’s most advanced trolling motor, available in two variants: freshwater and saltwater. They have been making electric trolling motors for over 80 years, often pioneering new technology and features. Minn Kota, the company itself, probably doesn’t need an introduction to any serious fisherman.
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