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Ulterra in salt water #13109981 04/01/19 05:52 PM
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I am putting together a new crappie fishing boat.
I plan to go with either a Riptide or Ulterra. The regular Ulterra comes with a built in transducer while the Riptide does not.
I hope to make it down to the coast once or twice a year.
Will the salt water eat my regular Ulterra up?
Thanks ahead of time
Marty


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Re: Ulterra in salt water [Re: Buff2] #13110136 04/01/19 07:47 PM
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Salt kills/corrodes things. Make sure to wash your boat//trailer/motor/trolling motor with Salt Away. Flush your motor with it too. Also be sure and spray Corrosion X on all your wiring.

Re: Ulterra in salt water [Re: Buff2] #13110268 04/01/19 09:52 PM
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Yes a non saltwater Ulterra will begin degrading immediately upon putting in salt. Get the saltwater rated one. The freshwater wont hurt it. Lol

Re: Ulterra in salt water [Re: Buff2] #13110572 04/02/19 02:47 AM
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Go with a rip tide, don't even think about putting a fresh water only trolling motor in the salt. It will void your warranty and will damage the trolling motor.

Re: Ulterra in salt water [Re: Buff2] #13111075 04/02/19 05:23 PM
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Re: Ulterra in salt water [Re: Buff2] #13122368 04/13/19 08:14 PM
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Salt water is just a little less than instant death for the black motors.


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Re: Ulterra in salt water [Re: Buff2] #13123317 04/14/19 06:47 PM
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Did a part lookup on them they are the same part numbers just painted a different color. You will be fine just wash it like you would any other trolling motor.


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Re: Ulterra in salt water [Re: Capt. Andrew] #13124424 04/15/19 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Capt. Andrew
Did a part lookup on them they are the same part numbers just painted a different color. You will be fine just wash it like you would any other trolling motor.


Yep....a better paint job....and a few stainless fittings.....

all motor parts etc are the same...

Re: Ulterra in salt water [Re: Buff2] #13124708 04/16/19 01:13 AM
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From Minn Kotas website.


The Minn Kota Riptide trolling motors have a number of "saltwater-engineered" enhancements, including stainless steel hardware, sealed electrical connections and an advanced painting process for improved corrosion protection. Using any of our standard Minn Kota motors in saltwater may dramatically reduce the life of the motor and voids the manufacturer's warranty.

But hey it's your 3k.

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