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 New Ultrex made it
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08/07/21 08:05 PM
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Coolarrow
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Well FedEx just dropped off my new Ultrex! I’ll be installing it tomorrow. Anything I need to know or any issues anyone run into I should know about? Thanks guys. I’m excited about finally getting the spot lock and adding a mega DI too!
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Re: New Ultrex made it
[Re: Coolarrow]
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08/07/21 09:21 PM
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squib
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Be very careful to not pull the cable to "deploy" the trolling motor without the motor in the bracket. It will spring apart with tremendous force--enough to cause some serious damage to life/limb/property.
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Re: New Ultrex made it
[Re: Coolarrow]
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08/07/21 10:10 PM
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KnotTexan
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Congrats  . Don’t forget to install the Velcro strap before mounting, not after  .
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Re: New Ultrex made it
[Re: Coolarrow]
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08/07/21 10:13 PM
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Stompy
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They're fairly heavy, can be installed by one person, but easier with two.
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Re: New Ultrex made it
[Re: Stompy]
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08/08/21 01:33 AM
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4Weight
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They're fairly heavy, can be installed by one person, but easier with two. Agreed 100% great advice on the strap. Good luck
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Re: New Ultrex made it
[Re: Coolarrow]
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08/08/21 02:08 AM
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prosise
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Congrats . Don’t forget to install the Velcro strap before mounting, not after . I Did that..
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Re: New Ultrex made it
[Re: Coolarrow]
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08/08/21 02:11 AM
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RandyD
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Be careful where you place the GPS puck,... the pros installed mine at the rear of the boat, not at the front.
Need to be aware of electromagnetic interference...
Require a whole lot of luck...
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Re: New Ultrex made it
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08/08/21 02:20 AM
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Douglas J
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Be careful where you place the GPS puck,... the pros installed mine at the rear of the boat, not at the front.
Need to be aware of electromagnetic interference...
It's not a "gps puck" it's a magnetic heading sensor and it needs to be as close to midline of your boat as possible. After you install, make sure you do the calibration as in the instructions...
![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2024/11/full-72311-248284-f6b1190b_bbab_49d4_a1b2_6e9a1ce426f7.jpeg) #MFGA
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Re: New Ultrex made it
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08/08/21 03:22 AM
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BigDozer66
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Be careful where you place the GPS puck,... the pros installed mine at the rear of the boat, not at the front.
Need to be aware of electromagnetic interference...
It's not a "gps puck" it's a magnetic heading sensor and it needs to be as close to midline of your boat as possible. After you install, make sure you do the calibration as in the instructions... 
2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console 2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO (VF115LA) SS Prop Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link 45" 80 lb. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BalZout Console Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BBT Bow Mount Trick Step ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v373/BigDozer66/Boating/Ranger%20Boats%2050%20Years_zpsqe1kjywq.jpg)
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Re: New Ultrex made it
[Re: Coolarrow]
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08/08/21 11:39 AM
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Coolarrow
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Thank guys! I appreciate the info!
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Re: New Ultrex made it
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08/08/21 05:55 PM
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Hammbone
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I had to have help synchronizing the remote & the graph to the T-motor. Awesome T-motor 👍
Mike Hamm, Lake Ray Roberts
USMC (Retired)
If you ain't Flipp-in your a-miss-in
michael.hamm1@verizon.net
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Re: New Ultrex made it
[Re: Coolarrow]
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08/08/21 07:08 PM
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SRitchey
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You gonna love it! Can't beat spot lock!
Steve
1999 ChampioN 203 - 2011 250hp Mercury Optimax Pro XS
2-10" Helix & 1-10" Garmin Livescope Plus - Ultrex 36/112
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Re: New Ultrex made it
[Re: Coolarrow]
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08/08/21 07:25 PM
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El Skeeter
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Many wires have been cut. Make sure the wires won't be in a bind and out of harms way.
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Re: New Ultrex made it
[Re: El Skeeter]
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08/08/21 09:40 PM
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Douglas J
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Many wires have been cut. Make sure the wires won't be in a bind and out of harms way.
There is a way you can loop them and they will be fine, Zach at SW marine looped mine and they did not bind or would they ever be in danger of being cut
#MFGA
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Re: New Ultrex made it
[Re: Coolarrow]
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08/08/21 11:27 PM
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Coolarrow
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The Ultrex mount is done and I took it down to the ramp and set it up. Works awesome. Spot lock is amazing! The new Hummingbird will be here tomorrow and I can complete the install. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2021/08/full-4699-106614-81c549a2_5242_40a0_9595_e149b5ad1a55.jpeg)
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