I started having issues with the ultrex last time out. It felt like the power steering went out. I could still use the foot pedal, it just took more effort than usual to turn. I looked on the minn kota website and the closest certified shop is in Humble, but the reviews are awful. Is there anybody around Conroe that works on trolling motors?

I had trouble with my first ultrex, it became harder and harder over time to rotate the head unit which evidently led to me breaking one of the cables. After replacing the cable, which I thought was the problem, I still had the rotation issue. I evidently found out that the circuit board underneath the foot pedal wasn't sealed correctly by Minn Kota (know issue which they have since corrected). I did a little YouTube research and replaced it myself, took about 30mins and cost $90 for the new board.

Check with the guys at Top Tier Tackle. They're on 105 between Conroe & the lake. 936-242-1829. I don't know if they are a certified shop or not, but maybe they can point you in the right directions. I do know that they're doing rigging/installs now.

A buddy of mine had the same problem that you're talking about, I believe. He took his to the certified repair shop in Humble. I believe his only complaint was him actually having to remove the trolling motor and take it from Montgomery to Humble.