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Anyone have the 24 volt Minn Kota Ultrex? #13189203 06/18/19 03:46 PM
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Anyone have experience using spot lock with the 24 volt minn Kota?

Ive had a 24 volt Motorguide on my champion 203 with two group 31 batteries for years now and I’ve never had any issues. This allows me to carry a spare in case something happens. So I’d like to stick with the same setup, I’m just not sure if the spot lock feature will drain two batteries too quick with the ultrex.

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Re: Anyone have the 24 volt Minn Kota Ultrex? [Re: H B] #13189211 06/18/19 03:50 PM
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My buddy has one and he likes it. Maybe he will chime in shortly.

Re: Anyone have the 24 volt Minn Kota Ultrex? [Re: H B] #13189213 06/18/19 03:51 PM
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I have had my 80lb, 24 volt Ultrex on my 2010 Nitro Z-7 for 18 months now and use the spot lock all the time, all day and I have never had a low battery issue.


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Re: Anyone have the 24 volt Minn Kota Ultrex? [Re: H B] #13189221 06/18/19 04:00 PM
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80 - 24V on RT188 and no problems. cheers


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Re: Anyone have the 24 volt Minn Kota Ultrex? [Re: H B] #13189232 06/18/19 04:16 PM
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Never had a problem. I can't tell that my Ultrex uses and more battery juice than did my Fortrex.

Re: Anyone have the 24 volt Minn Kota Ultrex? [Re: H B] #13189238 06/18/19 04:23 PM
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I have one on my ZX200 Skeeter. Some problems at first but now it does great. The more I use it the more I like it. No battery issues fishing all day.








Re: Anyone have the 24 volt Minn Kota Ultrex? [Re: H B] #13189255 06/18/19 04:40 PM
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No battery issues here. Stayed locked on spots for most of the day in 20mph winds and I still don't see any reduction in speed at the end of the day. Just a 18ft skeeter but I've worked it really hard and it doesn't slow down.

Re: Anyone have the 24 volt Minn Kota Ultrex? [Re: H B] #13189266 06/18/19 04:51 PM
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Academy has Ultrex's on sale for $500 off online.

Re: Anyone have the 24 volt Minn Kota Ultrex? [Re: MagFluker] #13189267 06/18/19 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by MagFluker
I have had my 80lb, 24 volt Ultrex on my 2010 Nitro Z-7 for 18 months now and use the spot lock all the time, all day and I have never had a low battery issue.


Same here. Never an issue for me.

Re: Anyone have the 24 volt Minn Kota Ultrex? [Re: H B] #13189281 06/18/19 05:07 PM
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Never had an issue on my Champion 193. Best investment I've made in a long time.


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Re: Anyone have the 24 volt Minn Kota Ultrex? [Re: H B] #13189282 06/18/19 05:08 PM
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80/24 on a ZX225 for over 2 years now with no issues. The only time I wish I had a 112 is when I am skipping spots, but the 80 has never been an issue for spot locking or fishing in general.

Re: Anyone have the 24 volt Minn Kota Ultrex? [Re: H B] #13189303 06/18/19 05:38 PM
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3 in a row including currently. All 20'+ boats. Never an issue.

Re: Anyone have the 24 volt Minn Kota Ultrex? [Re: H B] #13189330 06/18/19 06:07 PM
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My 80lb Ultrex uses less current on an average day than my Maxxum did. It’s more efficient and uses only what’s needed to hold steady.


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Re: Anyone have the 24 volt Minn Kota Ultrex? [Re: SteezMacQueen] #13189359 06/18/19 06:53 PM
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I have the 80 Ultrex on my 1994 P2, zero issues, love it


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Re: Anyone have the 24 volt Minn Kota Ultrex? [Re: H B] #13189530 06/18/19 09:56 PM
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Well there you have it.

I also have the 24V 80 on a 20ft Basscat loaded heavy with tackle (LOL) and it pulls the boat just fine and I have never run down the batteries.

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