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 New Ultrex Questions
#12714303
04/13/18 01:55 AM
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Minner Bucket
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First day on the water with the new Ultrex and have 2 questions.
1- How do you raise the motor so it runs shallower?
2- After its been in the water and I raise it to stow, water runs out of the shaft from where it meets the head and motor, this cant be normal right? Where the shaft meets both ends, water runs out after stowing.
The draining water is annoying once stowed and driving the boat, it ends up in my face.
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Re: New Ultrex Questions
[Re: Minner Bucket]
#12714335
04/13/18 02:12 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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There is a collar on the shaft that has a nut and hand grip bolt. Loosen it and set the height, then tighten it back to keep the height.
As for water draining.....mine doesn't. Never has and I've had it since the first week they were released.
Better get that looked at.
Edit....
There is gonna be a cup of water or so that gets behind the prop each deployment, but not a significant amount and the same as other trolling motors.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: New Ultrex Questions
[Re: Minner Bucket]
#12714338
04/13/18 02:13 AM
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C130
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There is a plastic collar with a knob that you loosen and you just slide the shaft up or down to adjust the height. Im not sure what you're referring to regarding the water draining, I dont have anything abnormal there.
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Re: New Ultrex Questions
[Re: Minner Bucket]
#12714344
04/13/18 02:18 AM
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Minner Bucket
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The water is getting in the shaft and running out both ends when stowed.
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Re: New Ultrex Questions
[Re: Minner Bucket]
#12714347
04/13/18 02:19 AM
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Jarrett Latta
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If it's getting water inside that can't be good
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Re: New Ultrex Questions
[Re: Jarrett Latta]
#12714351
04/13/18 02:21 AM
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Minner Bucket
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If it's getting water inside that can't be good Thats what I figured, brand new boat so Im sure it will get taken care of
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Re: New Ultrex Questions
[Re: Minner Bucket]
#12714372
04/13/18 02:31 AM
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grout-scout
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So what do you think about it, all of it? Are you loving it (the boat) or will it take some time.
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Re: New Ultrex Questions
[Re: grout-scout]
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04/13/18 02:41 AM
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Minner Bucket
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So what do you think about it, all of it? Are you loving it (the boat) or will it take some time. Night and day ahead of my little Triton. Much better ride and had it to 73 today before the 3 footers had me shut it down. More storage than il ever need, and big front deck. So far its every thing I wanted. Beautiful too!
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Re: New Ultrex Questions
[Re: Minner Bucket]
#12714431
04/13/18 03:18 AM
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grout-scout
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When you get some time, send me some. Prob be easier to text them vs. trying to post here. 
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Re: New Ultrex Questions
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#12714433
04/13/18 03:21 AM
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grout-scout
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Edit due to having a total brain lapse. 
Last edited by grout-scout; 04/13/18 03:09 PM.
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Re: New Ultrex Questions
[Re: Minner Bucket]
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04/13/18 06:05 AM
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Curtbass
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DEFINATELY need to get it looked at for water draining around head. Thats not good at all.
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Re: New Ultrex Questions
[Re: Minner Bucket]
#12714564
04/13/18 11:02 AM
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GIG'EM AGGIES
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If you're getting water coming from the shaft where it meets the head that is a problem and I would get that looked at quickly. MinnKota has an excellent customers service and I would call them first. Had zero issues with my Ultrex and it's a real game changer. Sorry, couldn't help it.
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Re: New Ultrex Questions
[Re: grout-scout]
#12714897
04/13/18 02:56 PM
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the skipper
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Freaking windy today and this lake offers no protection, its awful with any breeze. Good to know lol
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Re: New Ultrex Questions
[Re: the skipper]
#12714922
04/13/18 03:07 PM
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grout-scout
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Freaking windy today and this lake offers no protection, its awful with any breeze. Good to know lol Lol, Im a dumbazz I thought you were talking about the 3 waves.  I have moments of stupidity and minutes of genius. Obviously mostly stupidity.
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