New Ultrex Questions

First day on the water with the new Ultrex and have 2 questions.

1- How do you raise the motor so it runs shallower?

2- After it’s been in the water and I raise it to stow, water runs out of the shaft from where it meets the head and motor, this can’t be normal right? Where the shaft meets both ends, water runs out after stowing.

The draining water is annoying once stowed and driving the boat, it ends up in my face.

There is a collar on the shaft that has a nut and hand grip bolt. Loosen it and set the height, then tighten it back to keep the height.

As for water draining.....mine doesn't. Never has and I've had it since the first week they were released.

Better get that looked at.

Edit....

There is gonna be a cup of water or so that gets behind the prop each deployment, but not a significant amount and the same as other trolling motors.

There is a plastic collar with a knob that you loosen and you just slide the shaft up or down to adjust the height. I’m not sure what you're referring to regarding the water draining, I don’t have anything abnormal there.

The water is getting in the shaft and running out both ends when stowed.

If it's getting water inside that can't be good

That’s what I figured, brand new boat so I’m sure it will get taken care of

So what do you think about it, all of it? Are you loving it (the boat) or will it take some time.

Night and day ahead of my little Triton. Much better ride and had it to 73 today before the 3 footers had me shut it down. More storage than il ever need, and big front deck. So far it’s every thing I wanted. Beautiful too!

When you get some time, send me some. Prob be easier to text them vs. trying to post here.

The water sounds bad.

Edit due to having a total brain lapse.

DEFINATELY need to get it looked at for water draining around head. Thats not good at all.

If you're getting water coming from the shaft where it meets the head that is a problem and I would get that looked at quickly. MinnKota has an excellent customers service and I would call them first. Had zero issues with my Ultrex and it's a real game changer. Sorry, couldn't help it.

Good to know lol

Lol, I’m a dumbazz I thought you were talking about the 3’ waves. I have moments of stupidity and minutes of genius. Obviously mostly stupidity.

Took it back to dealership today.

I noticed if I hit the button on the foot pad to spin the prop before stowing the TM it helps get some water out, not all the time but some.

What boat did you go with?

2018 Skeeter ZX225. They just put a new one on and are sending the other back to Minn Kota, so I should be fixed up.

The water running out isn't normal. Good you took it back to the dealer to get fixed.