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New Ultrex ipilot #14428384 07/23/22 09:02 PM
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Just bought a brand new Ultrex 36v with the regular ipilot. It came with a card saying that it doesn't come with the Bluetooth heading sensor or the full-size remote due to supply chain issues. Will it still accurately spot lock? I read that it is just for the jog feature but I would hate to spend all this money just to have a fancy motor not work. Thank you flag

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Re: New Ultrex ipilot [Re: Corey25] #14428406 07/23/22 09:36 PM
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Re: New Ultrex ipilot [Re: Corey25] #14428428 07/23/22 10:18 PM
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spot lock will work fine and you are correct - wont be able to jog without the heading sensor and remote



Re: New Ultrex ipilot [Re: Corey25] #14428450 07/23/22 10:37 PM
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How does the spot lock work without a heading sensor? Is the GPS built into the motor head or uses the heading sensor?

Last edited by Monty Wright; 07/23/22 10:40 PM. Reason: Add to the question

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Re: New Ultrex ipilot [Re: Monty Wright] #14428514 07/23/22 11:57 PM
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GPS is built in. The heading sensor is basically an electronic compass.


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Re: New Ultrex ipilot [Re: Corey25] #14428705 07/24/22 01:20 PM
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Question. Will you eventually get the chip and who will install it if you do? Just wondering, I've got this on my radar at the first of the year, either all new everything on my current rig or a new rig. Did you have a long wait to get one as well? Trying to sort out which direction to focus on, new boat or new gear.


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Re: New Ultrex ipilot [Re: ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)] #14428716 07/24/22 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)
Question. Will you eventually get the chip and who will install it if you do? Just wondering, I've got this on my radar at the first of the year, either all new everything on my current rig or a new rig. Did you have a long wait to get one as well? Trying to sort out which direction to focus on, new boat or new gear.

It’s not a chip in the trolling motor. It is a round heading “puck” with Minnkota on it and a remote control. The puck only needs to have power and ground connected to it. Then Push and hold the button in top of it and the button on the Ultrex head and they link.


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Re: New Ultrex ipilot [Re: SteezMacQueen] #14428725 07/24/22 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)
Question. Will you eventually get the chip and who will install it if you do? Just wondering, I've got this on my radar at the first of the year, either all new everything on my current rig or a new rig. Did you have a long wait to get one as well? Trying to sort out which direction to focus on, new boat or new gear.

It’s not a chip in the trolling motor. It is a round heading “puck” with Minnkota on it and a remote control. The puck only needs to have power and ground connected to it. Then Push and hold the button in top of it and the button on the Ultrex head and they link.

Thanks for the clarification. Should not be an issue.


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Re: New Ultrex ipilot [Re: ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)] #14428739 07/24/22 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)
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Originally Posted by ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)
Question. Will you eventually get the chip and who will install it if you do? Just wondering, I've got this on my radar at the first of the year, either all new everything on my current rig or a new rig. Did you have a long wait to get one as well? Trying to sort out which direction to focus on, new boat or new gear.

It’s not a chip in the trolling motor. It is a round heading “puck” with Minnkota on it and a remote control. The puck only needs to have power and ground connected to it. Then Push and hold the button in top of it and the button on the Ultrex head and they link.

Thanks for the clarification. Should not be an issue.

Chances are you won’t use either often. I’ve had a first gen Ultrex since the day it was available. I have only charged the remote twice (maybe three times) in four years. I have used the remote maybe a dozen times. It is a convenient thing to have, but really not needed day in, day out.


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Re: New Ultrex ipilot [Re: Corey25] #14429002 07/24/22 08:20 PM
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Rarely use the remote, only time I do is when I am controlling the TM for others fishing off the front deck. Some times I like to sit in the driver seat and control it and just let kiddos fish without having to worry about steering the TM. Otherwise, I never use the remote.

I do like the jog feature though. If I am fishing slow and methodical in a cove that has a ton of fish, I will hit that jog button and it just slow cruises and self corrects. Keeps my foot of the pedal as much and it really does work pretty good. It is almost like autopilot and takes very little correcting.

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Thank you for all the information. Just installed it and can't wait to use it.

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Heck, I’d have to look around the boat to even find my remote. If I was guiding and/or fishing out of a bigger center console or something maybe but always fishing up front in my bass boat? Like I said I’d have to search for where it’s even at.

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I think you will get the small remote initially with it which was an accessory that you normally would have had to buy if you wanted it.

Re: New Ultrex ipilot [Re: Corey25] #14435510 07/31/22 04:11 PM
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Luv my remote. Expecially when fishing by myself. Can jog, etc from the back seat.

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Originally Posted by bassnman
Luv my remote. Expecially when fishing by myself. Can jog, etc from the back seat.

I found out today that you need a smartphone and a remote to update software.

They can’t make it easy.


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