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Minn kota ultrex anyone have?
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01/02/17 08:05 AM
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petro
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Looking for feedback from anyone who might have used one or been a boat with one? Considering a purchase.
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Re: Minn kota ultrex anyone have?
[Re: petro]
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01/02/17 10:14 AM
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bigbass94
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Yes, I have one, and it is one bad dude. It's awesome! It's very easy to use and it's a simple design. The Spot Lock works as claimed too. I could not be happier with it. The only issue I have, and it's a minor issue, is that it's slightly heavier to deploy/stow than the Fortrex. And when I say slightly, I mean slightly. Other than that it's a perfect trolling motor.
"If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." - Doug Larson
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Re: Minn kota ultrex anyone have?
[Re: petro]
#12015463
01/02/17 10:17 AM
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BassKarma
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yes, I have one and love it. I have not found anything I do not like with it.
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Re: Minn kota ultrex anyone have?
[Re: petro]
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01/02/17 10:50 AM
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hookinbass
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Just make sure the foot paddle will fit in your recessed cut out if you have one..
Lews Xtreme Angler Series Rods
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Re: Minn kota ultrex anyone have?
[Re: petro]
#12015843
01/02/17 04:27 PM
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Joined: Mar 2012
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Pro Line Trolling Motors
Green Horn
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Green Horn
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We have installed 4 and just had a Demo day Saturday on our demo boat with an Ultrex that has iPilot. I am really impressed with this motor overall. The reinvented spot lock and GPS features are night and day more accurate than the Terrova and Ulterra models. Spot lock will hold the boat within 5 feet of the way point. The greatest thing about this motor is that you have a traditional cable drive, foot controlled motor-that is electronic transmission assisted. Meaning, you have the best of both worlds. We, as bass anglers, have all the GPS features on a cable driven, foot controlled motor now. The remote is extremely user friendly also. Run the motor from anywhere on the boat with the remote or use the foot pedal. The Ultrex bracket is very similar to the Fortrex bracket so it is VERY easy to deploy and stow. The foot pedal is very responsive. That is probably the main part of the motor that will take owners the most getting used to. Haven't had a chance to take it out in rough water yet. If you have questions about how it performs and specifics, give us a call 325-658-1969.
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Re: Minn kota ultrex anyone have?
[Re: Pro Line Trolling Motors]
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01/02/17 05:06 PM
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DaveS
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Any chance we see the spot lock technology integrated with a hand steer in the future?
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Re: Minn kota ultrex anyone have?
[Re: petro]
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01/02/17 06:43 PM
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RCarter
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Just returned from Falcon and initial installation....greatest thing since sliced bread!
Steering is easy and Spot Lock is great.....even the wife said she loved it!
WORK HARD.....FISH HARDER!
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Re: Minn kota ultrex anyone have?
[Re: DaveS]
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01/02/17 07:57 PM
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Joined: Mar 2012
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Pro Line Trolling Motors
Green Horn
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Green Horn
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Any chance we see the spot lock technology integrated with a hand steer in the future? I really don't know. "Old school" hand control motors are slowly disappearing across the board. The bow fishermen seem to be the biggest segment that are keeping these motors relevant.
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Re: Minn kota ultrex anyone have?
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01/02/17 09:14 PM
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petro
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Thanks everyone. Just ordered one. Should be here by end of week.
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Re: Minn kota ultrex anyone have?
[Re: petro]
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01/02/17 10:45 PM
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ezbassin
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Where is the best place to order one from?
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Re: Minn kota ultrex anyone have?
[Re: ezbassin]
#12016494
01/02/17 10:54 PM
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petro
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Where is the best place to order one from? I ordered from Jones trollingmotor in texarkana. No sales tax! Also trollingmotor. net has them. No tax and free shipping
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Re: Minn kota ultrex anyone have?
[Re: petro]
#12016606
01/02/17 11:59 PM
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snickers
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The other day unervisal mania had them for 2060.00 no taxfree shipping
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Re: Minn kota ultrex anyone have?
[Re: petro]
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01/03/17 12:03 AM
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dlwfish
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Ordered mine from BBG Marine
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Re: Minn kota ultrex anyone have?
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01/03/17 12:53 AM
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Champion 221 Elite
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This!I couldn't have described it in any better.I highly recommend the Ultrex. Yes, I have one, and it is one bad dude. It's awesome! It's very easy to use and it's a simple design. The Spot Lock works as claimed too. I could not be happier with it. The only issue I have, and it's a minor issue, is that it's slightly heavier to deploy/stow than the Fortrex. And when I say slightly, I mean slightly. Other than that it's a perfect trolling motor.
Just Fishing For Fun!
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Re: Minn kota ultrex anyone have?
[Re: petro]
#12016908
01/03/17 02:07 AM
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getbent956
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Got mine from BBG marine also. Had it within 5 days of ordering right before Christmas. Haven't used it yet. Wednesday is hopefully the day.
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