Pros/cons? Any issues?
Was at a major retailer and advised to lay off for a couple years till the "bugs" got resolved

I think the main bug is the belt that deploys it. Also, trying to mount a transducer to it. I just bought a terrova right before the ulterra came out. I wouldn't want to be without it now. If the ulterra had been out and I had the extra cash to move up to it, I think that I would have bit the bullet and gone with it even with the bugs.

I sell them all day long....No issues and only happy happy customers....

David @ shut-up-and-fish
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That was sound advice. Buying the first year's model of anything is asking for trouble.

I have the 36 volt, 60" Ulterra with ILink and it has worked perfect every time so far! I love it.

I have had an Ulterra 80 US2 I-Pilot since April and could not be more pleased with everything it does. I am using a Lowrance HDS 8 with the built in transducer.

The stow/deploy is what I like best. When I get ready to leave a spot I put it on low speed away from the bank into the wind while getting a drink, tying down rods, and hooking up kill switch. When I go home I am not tired from lifting the trolling motor up and down. It sure is nice to go anywhere in the boat to do something while using the remote control.

I had an 80lb Motor Guide before getting the Ulterra. Even with using the remote steer and the stow/deploy I believe that my batteries last longer than with the Motor Guide. Better digital motor?

The speed of the turning motor is almost as fast as the foot control, only about 3 or 4 seconds difference. Also the turning noise is a little more than the running motor.

All Ulterra's were recalled about the first of the year for a programing problem, but I am not aware of any problems after they were put back out for use. Mine and others that I know of all work O K.

I believe that the Ulterra and Motor Guide remote controlled trolling motors will be used by many boaters when they can afford them.

BTM

Mine is sitting on the front deck of my boat waiting to be installed.

I just wonder if the stow/deploy motor will give issues, wear out, or how long it will last... More turning parts.. More to go wrong...

I'm running the Ulterra 112# 36v. I really like it. No issues and makes fishing easier. I had my left knee rebuilt and 2 back surgeries and climbing to the front of the boat and putting and pulling the TM all day really wears on me. Since I most often fish from the helm, it is nice to never even leaving the sterring wheel to fish!