Minn kita ulterra issue…..

[redblood]

Mine crapped out this morn. Would deploy and turn but the prop wouldnt turn even though remote said it was. So is there anyone who services them? Maybe a short? Its been sounding funny for a while. Do they come with a warranty? My boat is a 2021 and the boat owner added it so it cant be old?

Is the terrova better? The garmin?


I dont need anything fancy, my boat isnt heavy. Just need a functional trolling motor with spot lock (i guess).

 

[Doecrusher]

I have a terrova and I wish I would've went back to a cable steer but that just me... Sorry about your troubles with the trolling motor.

 

[redblood]

I have a terrova and I wish I would've went back to a cable steer but that just me... Sorry about your troubles with the trolling motor.

What is cable steer?

 

[scn]

Mine crapped out this morn. Would deploy and turn but the prop wouldnt turn even though remote said it was. So is there anyone who services them? Maybe a short? Its been sounding funny for a while. Do they come with a warranty? My boat is a 2021 and the boat owner added it so it cant be old?

Is the terrova better? The garmin?


I dont need anything fancy, my boat isnt heavy. Just need a functional trolling motor with spot lock (i guess).

It is likely a motherboard issue which usually comes in as a $500 repair. Their warranty work is really hit and miss. I have a friend that had the ulterra and had his in the certified shop three times for repairs in two years before he finally said to heck with it and went down to the terrova that doesn't self deploy. He was caught about 20 miles off the coast of SC with one deployed that wouldn't come back into the boat. He didn't have the tools or the know how at that time to take it off, so it made for a long trip back. He learned if you owned one you really need to know how to disable it and have the tools to do so.

The ulterra is the greatest thing since sliced bread when it works. But, if you go to some of the sites selling those TMs and read the reviews you will see that there are major issues with them and Minn Kota refuses to address the problems.

I have the terrova as does my fishing buddy, and we haven't had any issues with that motor. If I was buying one today, I would probably try to buy the brushless motor that Power Pole is selling. They are very pricey, but, PP has an awesome reputation on their products and customer service.

 

[Doecrusher]

What is cable steer?

Ultrex, fortrex, and edge are cable steer... How is your livescope/active target set up now??? I had to get a special mount to attach it to my terrors that I have to control with my hand... Be much easier with a cable steer...

 

[7mm08]

There is a guy just over Ft LOUDON dam that is a Minn Kota certified repairman……. Surely the TNDEER MULETRAIN can get it delivered!

I have an Ulterra that crapped out once in now 9 years of owning it. Repaired by the guy above..

 

[tnanh]

It is likely a motherboard issue which usually comes in as a $500 repair. Their warranty work is really hit and miss. I have a friend that had the ulterra and had his in the certified shop three times for repairs in two years before he finally said to heck with it and went down to the terrova that doesn't self deploy. He was caught about 20 miles off the coast of SC with one deployed that wouldn't come back into the boat. He didn't have the tools or the know how at that time to take it off, so it made for a long trip back. He learned if you owned one you really need to know how to disable it and have the tools to do so.

The ulterra is the greatest thing since sliced bread when it works. But, if you go to some of the sites selling those TMs and read the reviews you will see that there are major issues with them and Minn Kota refuses to address the problems.

I have the terrova as does my fishing buddy, and we haven't had any issues with that motor. If I was buying one today, I would probably try to buy the brushless motor that Power Pole is selling. They are very pricey, but, PP has an awesome reputation on their products and customer service.

I have two Ulterras and my son has one on his boat. Never have had a problem with any of them.

 

[chimneyman]

There is a guy just over Ft LOUDON dam that is a Minn Kota certified repairman……. Surely the TNDEER MULETRAIN can get it delivered!

I have an Ulterra that crapped out once in now 9 years of owning it. Repaired by the guy above..

Swaffords trolling motor repair Minn kota service dealer

 

[Tn Joe]

I had a terrova, switching to a ultrex was a very good decision!

 

[megalomaniac]

Sounds silly, but you check the shear pin?

 

[bluball]

It is likely a motherboard issue which usually comes in as a $500 repair. Their warranty work is really hit and miss. I have a friend that had the ulterra and had his in the certified shop three times for repairs in two years before he finally said to heck with it and went down to the terrova that doesn't self deploy. He was caught about 20 miles off the coast of SC with one deployed that wouldn't come back into the boat. He didn't have the tools or the know how at that time to take it off, so it made for a long trip back. He learned if you owned one you really need to know how to disable it and have the tools to do so.

The ulterra is the greatest thing since sliced bread when it works. But, if you go to some of the sites selling those TMs and read the reviews you will see that there are major issues with them and Minn Kota refuses to address the problems.

I have the terrova as does my fishing buddy, and we haven't had any issues with that motor. If I was buying one today, I would probably try to buy the brushless motor that Power Pole is selling. They are very pricey, but, PP has an awesome reputation on their products and customer service.

I wouldn't have the pole myself,that is compared to the ultrex.I have never used the power pole but my buddy used one and didn't like it compared to his ultrex.In my opinion the ultrex is the best and they have a regular and a quest now,the quest is brushless.

 

[7mm08]

It is likely a motherboard issue which usually comes in as a $500 repair. Their warranty work is really hit and miss. I have a friend that had the ulterra and had his in the certified shop three times for repairs in two years before he finally said to heck with it and went down to the terrova that doesn't self deploy. He was caught about 20 miles off the coast of SC with one deployed that wouldn't come back into the boat. He didn't have the tools or the know how at that time to take it off, so it made for a long trip back. He learned if you owned one you really need to know how to disable it and have the tools to do so.

The ulterra is the greatest thing since sliced bread when it works. But, if you go to some of the sites selling those TMs and read the reviews you will see that there are major issues with them and Minn Kota refuses to address the problems.

I have the terrova as does my fishing buddy, and we haven't had any issues with that motor. If I was buying one today, I would probably try to buy the brushless motor that Power Pole is selling. They are very pricey, but, PP has an awesome reputation on their products and customer service.

Mount that Ulterra on a PUCK and if it breaks, pull the pin and the Ulterra can be completely pulled aboard in 2 min.

 

[redblood]

Sounds silly, but you check the shear pin?

Its fine. Everything works except the prop dont turn, but it shows it turning on the remote. It did for a moment, start spinning for a moment today but wasnt full strength

 

[scn]

Mount that Ulterra on a PUCK and if it breaks, pull the pin and the Ulterra can be completely pulled aboard in 2 min.

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For sure. But, when you have it bolted to the boat, it takes the know how and tools to disable it. That was what my buddy was going through.

Again, when they work, they are at the top. But, when you check reviews, it looks like the issues are pretty frequent for a lot of folks. Hope yours continues to shine!!

 

[redblood]

For sure. But, when you have it bolted to the boat, it takes the know how and tools to disable it. That was what my buddy was going through.

Again, when they work, they are at the top. But, when you check reviews, it looks like the issues are pretty frequent for a lot of folks. Hope yours continues to sh

For sure. But, when you have it bolted to the boat, it takes the know how and tools to disable it. That was what my buddy was going through.

Again, when they work, they are at the top. But, when you check reviews, it looks like the issues are pretty frequent for a lot of folks. Hope yours continues to shine!!

The puck deal sounds like a good idea. I may order one to have it mounted on just in case of future issues

 

[redblood]

Swaffords trolling motor repair Minn kota service dealer

Im a long way from there but i found a guy in northern alabama that is an authorized repair person. It will come back fixed or with a different one on it

 

[redblood]

We will be river fisherman for awhile lol

 

[tellico4x4]

Had an elderly gentleman put in ahead of me last month with one. He was on a cane and had a little trouble getting around. He disconnected boat from trailer & backed far enough in it floated off ( intentionally). When I put mine in I noticed his boat was about 50 yards out & he was on dock mashing his fob thingy. Motor would unfold but that was it. I retrieved his boat for him but we never could get it to work

 

[redblood]

Had an elderly gentleman put in ahead of me last month with one. He was on a cane and had a little trouble getting around. He disconnected boat from trailer & backed far enough in it floated off ( intentionally). When I put mine in I noticed his boat was about 50 yards out & he was on dock mashing his fob thingy. Motor would unfold but that was it. I retrieved his boat for him but we never could get it to work

Sounds like same deal.

 

[7mm08]

For sure. But, when you have it bolted to the boat, it takes the know how and tools to disable it. That was what my buddy was going through.

Again, when they work, they are at the top. But, when you check reviews, it looks like the issues are pretty frequent for a lot of folks. Hope yours continues to shine!!

Uh no. You pull the bracket out that connects the PUCK to the motor and it disconnects totally, all in less than 15 seconds. But if you mount it directly to the the bow then yes it's a problem. The puck is the only thing PERMANENTLY MOUNTED . . Mounting the Ulterra to the bow is asking for problems.. Jim won't mount one without the puck.

I use to disconnect mine at night and store it in the garage.

 

[7mm08]

Had an elderly gentleman put in ahead of me last month with one. He was on a cane and had a little trouble getting around. He disconnected boat from trailer & backed far enough in it floated off ( intentionally). When I put mine in I noticed his boat was about 50 yards out & he was on dock mashing his fob thingy. Motor would unfold but that was it. I retrieved his boat for him but we never could get it to work

Better be REAL familiar with those buttons before trying it.
- always make sure it's on and deploys in the parking lot
- bring it back up, and then slide your boat in the water.
- deploy then SPOT LOCK…… park the truck & trailer
- take off the spot lock , and the guide the boat to you on the dock…. And away you go.

 

[scn]

Uh no. You pull the bracket out that connects the PUCK to the motor and it disconnects totally, all in less than 15 seconds. But if you mount it directly to the the bow then yes it's a problem. The puck is the only thing PERMANENTLY MOUNTED . . Mounting the Ulterra to the bow is asking for problems.. Jim won't mount one without the puck.

I use to disconnect mine at night and store it in the garage.

Of course the puck is better for that system with all of its issues. I have a puck for the last Terrova I had mounted. Unfortunately, my buddy had his Ulterra mounted directly to the boat so there was no easy fix for him 20 miles out. He got the proper tools to disassemble the trolling motor after that episode, and had to do it twice before he went a different route.

There is no doubt that the Ulterra system is the the best one on the water WHEN it is working. Unfortunately, from reviews, etc, the operative word seems to be WHEN.

 

[redblood]

Of course the puck is better for that system with all of its issues. I have a puck for the last Terrova I had mounted. Unfortunately, my buddy had his Ulterra mounted directly to the boat so there was no easy fix for him 20 miles out. He got the proper tools to disassemble the trolling motor after that episode, and had to do it twice before he went a different route.

There is no doubt that the Ulterra system is the the best one on the water WHEN it is working. Unfortunately, from reviews, etc, the operative word seems to be WHEN.

Found an ulterra expert in Huntsville. Tallked to him on the ohone. Said he could give me an accurate estimate when he sees it. Depending on what he says it will be fix it or buy a new one. I want the simplest option that has spot lock!

 

[scn]

Found an ulterra expert in Huntsville. Tallked to him on the ohone. Said he could give me an accurate estimate when he sees it. Depending on what he says it will be fix it or buy a new one. I want the simplest option that has spot lock!

I hope it is a cheap and easy fix. The Ulterra is the most convenient system out there WHEN it is working properly.

If you keep it, I would opt to get it mounted on a puck if it isn't already, or acquire the tools (basically some allen wrenches and screw drivers ) for the boat and the knowledge on how to take it down if it ever won't deploy back into the boat. After that, it is sort of like any trolling motor that can break down.

When you asked about cable steer earlier, those are motors that are operated by cables going from the foot control to the trolling motor. It will require the operator to be on the front deck operating the motor. They are the simplest and probably the most reliable. But, for me, wanting to run a tm from my poling platform while a buddy concentrates on fishing up front, the cable steer motors are not an option.

Good luck on the fix!

 

[WTM]

I hope it is a cheap and easy fix. The Ulterra is the most convenient system out there WHEN it is working properly.

If you keep it, I would opt to get it mounted on a puck if it isn't already, or acquire the tools (basically some allen wrenches and screw drivers ) for the boat and the knowledge on how to take it down if it ever won't deploy back into the boat. After that, it is sort of like any trolling motor that can break down.

When you asked about cable steer earlier, those are motors that are operated by cables going from the foot control to the trolling motor. It will require the operator to be on the front deck operating the motor. They are the simplest and probably the most reliable. But, for me, wanting to run a tm from my poling platform while a buddy concentrates on fishing up front, the cable steer motors are not an option.

Good luck on the fix!

not all of them. the ultrex is a hybrid cable/electric. you can remote control it from anywhere in the boat.

 

[scn]

not all of them. the ultrex is a hybrid cable/electric. you can remote control it from anywhere in the boat.

Thanks! I will keep that in mind if I have to buy another one.

 

[redblood]

not all of them. the ultrex is a hybrid cable/electric. you can remote control it from anywhere in the boat.

yes the ulterra has both a foot pedal and a control. the football just gets in the way for me.

 

[megalomaniac]

Found an ulterra expert in Huntsville. Tallked to him on the ohone. Said he could give me an accurate estimate when he sees it. Depending on what he says it will be fix it or buy a new one. I want the simplest option that has spot lock!

I bought the Riptide with Spotlock. No auto deploy, no even assist deploy like the terrova. Less things to break. It has worked flawlessly. It's mounted on a puck, so I can store it in the garage in between trips.

 

[bluball]

yes the ulterra has both a foot pedal and a control. the football just gets in the way for me.

All the foot pedals suck on the ulterra,terrova and powerdrive motors.The ultrex foot pedal is nice,when I use the others i have have to use both feet to run them.

 

[redblood]

I bought the Riptide with Spotlock. No auto deploy, no even assist deploy like the terrova. Less things to break. It has worked flawlessly. It's mounted on a puck, so I can store it in the garage in between trips.

i can get a powerdrive v2 with spotlock right now for 850.00. at a marina, taken off a new boat, never used. only problem that marina is in northern ky. i want simple with spotlock!