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Going on a "TEST" run #10872974 05/26/15 04:02 PM
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We installed the new 24v 80lb 45" shaft Ulterra yesterday cheers
I say we, I couldn't have done it without Belinda's help - Honest Injun.
She did the difficult chore of attaching the washers & nuts underneath the bow.

Here's a picture of my boat with the existing trolling motor removed


Here's 1 with the new TM installed


I mainly wanted to auto deploy/retract function, but after reading the Owners manual, it has a lot of other functions that may be very useful thumb

I wanted to hit the water as soon as it was installed, but just wasn't physically able.....Going in a bit
I'll post some results later for those that have been considering getting this model thumb


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Re: Going on a "TEST" run [Re: tboxfish] #10873043 05/26/15 04:34 PM
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I don't know about the new trolling motor but I LOVE the steps and handrail on your boat trailer!!!! flehan

Re: Going on a "TEST" run [Re: tboxfish] #10873222 05/26/15 06:00 PM
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Looks great!!
Good thing Belinda has long slender arms. That can be tough getting all those washers/nuts in there.
Should be great!! Now you can fish from dawn til dusk. Getchu some!






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Re: Going on a "TEST" run [Re: tboxfish] #10873556 05/26/15 08:23 PM
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you can set up house on them now....

Re: Going on a "TEST" run [Re: tboxfish] #10873761 05/26/15 09:55 PM
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Looks good bud. Let me know how you like it.

Re: Going on a "TEST" run [Re: REDGUN] #10873804 05/26/15 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted By: REDGUN
I don't know about the new trolling motor but I LOVE the steps and handrail on your boat trailer!!!! flehan


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Re: Going on a "TEST" run [Re: tboxfish] #10873983 05/26/15 11:56 PM
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Let us know how you like it. Lets here how accurate it will hold in the anchor mode. I want one

Re: Going on a "TEST" run [Re: tboxfish] #10874798 05/27/15 11:58 AM
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Man have some mercey or those little crappie.Oh I want to go. roflmao flehan



Re: Going on a "TEST" run [Re: Blue Blazer 2400] #10874807 05/27/15 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted By: stratos
Let us know how you like it. Lets here how accurate it will hold in the anchor mode. I want one
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I want one of these so bad. I fished with a TFF guide a few weeks back. He had one and it was so awesome. Holds you withing a 5' area.


Re: Going on a "TEST" run [Re: tboxfish] #10874993 05/27/15 01:38 PM
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It works like a CHARM!
I love the auto deploy/retract function the best banana

The foot control has 2 modes -
Ulterra Mode - uses the foot/heel for steering and the button for on/off, was very easy to adapt to the QUICK electric steering.
Standard Mode - uses 3 buttons at the bottom of the foot control. I really liked it... I took off my sandals and was running the trolling motor with my big toe!
The remote control was very easy to use also.

The "Spot Lock" will keep you on large bp's and laydowns, but for small precise areas, I found that it's the best to just use the trolling motor so far. A great use of this feature is being able to hit the "Spot Lock" button and forget about staying in the area while you weigh/measure fish or retie/change baits.

You can hear the steering motor turn the trolling motor, but it's doesn't scare fish, I'll post that in another post, but you cannot hear the actual motor turning the prop till you get the power up to over 6!

I couldn't tell any difference using the Universal Sonar transducer that's built into the TM hooked up to my Lowrance!

If you have a bad back, this trolling motor is a good investment!!!

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Re: Going on a "TEST" run [Re: tboxfish] #10875007 05/27/15 01:42 PM
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so now you are going to launch the boat, deploy the trolling motor and have it come back to you

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Originally Posted By: papamark
so now you are going to launch the boat, deploy the trolling motor and have it come back to you


I would absolutely trust it to do so, but as I'm NEVER alone, there's no need....except maybe to show off roflmao


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Re: Going on a "TEST" run [Re: tboxfish] #10875074 05/27/15 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted By: tboxfish
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so now you are going to launch the boat, deploy the trolling motor and have it come back to you


I would absolutely trust it to do so, but as I'm NEVER alone, there's no need....except maybe to show off roflmao


Be sure and get a video of that... that would be cool! cool
Awesome setup.



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so now you are going to launch the boat, deploy the trolling motor and have it come back to you


I would absolutely trust it to do so, but as I'm NEVER alone, there's no need....except maybe to show off roflmao


Be sure and get a video of that... that would be cool! cool
Awesome setup.




I took a small video showing the TM retracting, but that's a good idea1


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Re: Going on a "TEST" run [Re: tboxfish] #10875192 05/27/15 02:47 PM
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