Posted 7/19/2014 2:14 PM (#721415 - in reply to #721409) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
Posts: 670
Location: Otsego, MN
Looks sweet but just adding more in my opinion to go wrong. That's a lot of movement deploy and trim.
Seriously how hard is it to deploy your own trolling motor. Adding spot lock to the pedal is a great idea though.
Posted 7/19/2014 9:45 PM (#721450 - in reply to #721409) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
Posts: 153
Location: Storm Lake, IA
electronic stow and deploy seems like more to go wrong. I worry about my Terrova failing on me now add in more moving parts and that really sounds like trouble. I wonder how much extra juice it will take.
Posted 7/20/2014 12:46 AM (#721461 - in reply to #721409) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
Posts: 646
Location: In a shack in the woods
I personally can't wait for it. Fishing in a tiller I have to walk arouund clients up to the front of the boat to deploy and retract my terrova. I would assume the parts are replaceable unlike the genesis. Hopefully it holds up better than the genesis did. That was a great motor until they broke.
Posted 7/20/2014 8:57 AM (#721479 - in reply to #721461) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
Location: Waukesha, WI, USA
I'll buy one
Cfollow
Posted 7/20/2014 9:56 AM (#721487 - in reply to #721458) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
Looks sweet. How does the foot pedal work exactly? I see that the corner direction buttons for steering are also for trim up and down. Does the user need to hit a function button before trimming up and down?
Posted 7/20/2014 10:19 AM (#721490 - in reply to #721409) Subject: RE: New Minn Kota Ulterra
Posts: 45
I would love a feature that raised my trolling motor when I get into extremely shallow/rocky situations. It would come into play almost daily. Some good innovation here, that has been in the works since the release of the Terrova.
Posted 7/20/2014 8:35 PM (#721554 - in reply to #721409) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
Posts: 144
Location: Loves Park, IL
The one feature I question is the anchor button on the foot pedal. It seems really close to the speed adjustment roller. Since the roller on the Terrovas move so easily, I usually put the side of my foot on the roller and pivot my foot to adjust it slowly. I'm afraid I might hit the anchor by accident a lot. I need to look at a foot pedal to see if its a problem. I wish Minn Kota would let us custom design our foot pedal of choice but not likely.
Posted 7/21/2014 7:42 AM (#721583 - in reply to #721409) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
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Lazy America. Instead of that feature I wish they would add a speed adjustment dial for the head to turn faster or speed it up way to slow for fishing current or river settings
Posted 7/21/2014 8:21 AM (#721586 - in reply to #721409) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
Posts: 16632
Location: The desert
Captain - 7/21/2014 6:36 AM
They tried this with the Genesis once before and that was a disaster.
I can see some added convenience for the automatic stow and deploy, but that is a ton of extra things that could go wrong. The spot lock on the pedal is a great feature for those who prefer to use the pedal. I just use the remote so not a big deal for me.
Trolling motors are already outragiously prices, this is going to increase the cost significantly I am sure.
Wouldn't this lower the price of the current models?
Posted 7/21/2014 8:35 AM (#721589 - in reply to #721409) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
Posts: 32886
Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
How long ago was the Genesis developed? Since then, Johnson Outdoors has completely flipped Humminbird and Canon and developed the Talon. The technology advancements from those companies have been pretty amazing, and all dovetail.
Comparing the two is like comparing my computer from that era to the Alienware I am using right now or the Chevy pick up I was driving at the time with my Toyota Tundra.
Trolling motors are not priced 'outrageously', the pricing there has been about even with advancements and new features. You get what you pay for. I can still buy a nice bowmount for $379 for my X170T. Or, I can buy one with universal sonar, spot lock, a remote, networking capacity with com links to my 'Birds, and a ton of other features. I can still buy an Intel Celeron 'puter with two gigs of ram for $250, too. It'll edit a video...sort of. Well, actually it won't, unless I use the camera from a decade ago and am willing to wait for an hour for it to render.
The Ulterra took an ICAST award. So did the Onix. And Johnson Outdoors took best in show with a cool little boat they make. Not a bad show for them at all.
Posted 7/21/2014 10:12 AM (#721613 - in reply to #721409) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
Posts: 437
I would hope this would lead to the current models lowering in price, but what if they discontinue many of the current models in place of the current high end ones coming with these new features and a higher price point? Just look at how many different Terrovas are out there. Will all of these variations remain or are they going to eliminate some to be replaced by this new Ulterra? I would suspect so. In that case I dont see the pricing drop on existing much. The V2 motors didnt plummet in price when the Terrova came out.
I am not in the market for a trolling motor right now since I just bought one, but this doesnt interest me, not saying it isnt cool, but I just really do not see the benefit. A talon I can understand, serves a specific purpose. A bowmount trolling motor that deploys itself and can raise and lower I just dont see that being all that beneficial to me.
If I am going to fish skinny water, I raise the motor ahead of time and vice versa. I dont have a need to adjust on the fly like that, but that is me.
I also am completely capable of stowing and deploying it myself. To completely compare this to the talon is a bit of a stretch IMO. There are far more moving parts here than a talon. It just moves up and down. Neat idea, but I will pass.
Posted 7/21/2014 10:23 AM (#721614 - in reply to #721409) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
Posts: 32886
Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
This motor will be a big benefit to skinny water anglers, especially when it's rougher than a foot chop or so. Ability to adjust the depth at a touch will assist in boat control and save time and effort. The Bass guys will love this thing.
The self deploy unit is compact, quiet, and solid, and that's a big benefit for those who use the motor from the center and rear of the rig (guides, trollers, folks who use the kicker and electric at the same time, etc). Big picture for the entire market and it's easy to see who will want to spend the money and who will not.
Posted 7/21/2014 12:36 PM (#721642 - in reply to #721626) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
Posts: 734
Location: Watertown, MN
Cool feature, more electronics the more that can go wrong with the motor, also more battery draw. Now if they could only design an electric steer unit on a scissor lift that would be the motor for me. As far as price 1500-2000 for sure, used to be able to buy 74lb 24v pd for under 500. 1500 was big ticket in pinpiont came out, but still it could actually follow the depth contours of the lake, yes some didn't work, but one that did were money. would be nice to see depth track back.
Posted 7/22/2014 11:48 AM (#721816 - in reply to #721409) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
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Captain - 7/22/2014 8:36 AM
I don't see hardcore bass guys going crazy for this thing because they hate power steer motors.
I would disagree. New power steer motors are almost as fast as cable driven ones anyways. Honestly, with all the new gps linking capabilities the new power driven motors have I don't think it will be long before they all switch over. It's revolutionizing boat control. And I, for one, wish I hadn't bought a new cable driven motor before last season already.
Posted 7/22/2014 12:05 PM (#721818 - in reply to #721816) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
Posts: 13688
Location: minocqua, wi.
key word "almost" … nothing will ever replace a rope and a cable for some fishing situations.
bryan, just put a quick plate on your boat and use both. i use a cable or an auto depending on situation. i find myself with the auto mostly but love the ability to 1. have a spare and 2. be able to have a cable if i need one.
i'm considering this one and the new motorguide … both with some interesting features vs. what was previously. will still want base plate compatibility for the ability to travel with a spare though, cuz you just never know when you might need one.
Posted 7/22/2014 12:34 PM (#721824 - in reply to #721409) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
that's a really good point about the quick-change baseplate.
i've already decided to upgrade to an Ulterra this fall when they get released. i might sell my current Terrova but i also might keep it as a back-up to bring on big trips as a "just in case" insurance policy. being able to switch/replace easily and without drilling is a huge bonus. (i assume the Ulterra will fit on the Terrova base!)
Posted 7/22/2014 10:23 PM (#721928 - in reply to #721824) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
Posts: 295
Tough to justify dropping another 2 grand or more on a motor and a new humminbird to link it to when I just spent $1500 on a new cable driven motor and head unit last spring. I'm a couple years off from an upgrade at this point... But when I do it will more than likely be on one of these mahs. They look sweet to me, gonna give them a couple years to get the kinks out and drop the price hopefully.
Posted 12/9/2014 4:06 PM (#743446 - in reply to #721409) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
Posts: 58
any idea when this motor is available? also what prevents the motor from deploying while traveling on plane? an accidental push of the deploy button spells disaster. Just curious.
Posted 12/9/2014 4:11 PM (#743448 - in reply to #743446) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
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Location: Ashland WI
azmuskyman - 12/9/2014 4:06 PM
any idea when this motor is available? also what prevents the motor from deploying while traveling on plane? an accidental push of the deploy button spells disaster. Just curious.
Posted 12/9/2014 7:24 PM (#743486 - in reply to #721409) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
Posts: 58
I guess but most dont unplug and plug back in the motor every time they deploy. I would think they have something else built into it other then unplugging it. The terrova has the plastic collar you can slide down to prevent it
Posted 12/10/2014 9:54 AM (#743545 - in reply to #721409) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
Posts: 1036
I'm getting one.
I love my Terrova, but deploying it and stowing it is a huge inconveniece compared to my old Maxxum. Maxxum had a rope to assist. I could stow and deploy it while standing up.
The Terrova deploys differently. So I have to get on my hands and knees to stow and deploy it. I happily do it because the unit is just that good. But I'm really looking forward to having a motor that will stow and deploy by itself!
Posted 12/10/2014 12:22 PM (#743570 - in reply to #721409) Subject: RE: New Minn Kota Ulterra
Posts: 46
It sure looks like a great product to me. Does anyone know if there is a manual override for the stow/deploy? I'm thinking specifically about how the motor will or won't perform in sub-freezing temps. I also wish they'd make it available with a HB360 transducer inside!
Posted 12/10/2014 2:14 PM (#743596 - in reply to #721409) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
Posts: 58
The minn kota website, under the Ulterra page and then under FAQ's says there is a manual override for stow/deploy should the unit malfunction. This unit will be great for guides or people who let their buddies/wife whomever fish from the front.
Ben Olsen
Posted 12/10/2014 6:45 PM (#743643 - in reply to #721409) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
The fact Johnson Outdoors refuses to make a wireless foot pedal is beyond baffling! Just make that fancy remote heavy and tough enough to step on!?! I've bugged everyone I know that is even remotely associated with JO and no response. I honestly think I'm the only one who wants this. That said, if this thing holds up to my kind of abuse and is salt ready, I'm all in!
Posted 12/10/2014 9:25 PM (#743661 - in reply to #743643) Subject: Re: New Minn Kota Ulterra
Posts: 347
Location: eagle river,wis
The new boat is on order with a Terrova on it but as soon as the Ulterra is available I will put one on it and keep the Terrova for a backup.Had many Genessis trolling motors and really missed the ability to lift the motor up in shallow water and to deploy and store with the push of a button.The Ranger positioning of the trolling motor makes it hard to pull back up to retracted position.
jeff
Posted 4/5/2015 6:06 PM (#763495 - in reply to #721409) Subject: RE: New Minn Kota Ulterra
Posts: 84
I think its a good idea for the tiller guys,I have a terrarova and when someone hooks a fish in my boat I always hit the anchor button, I love that feature.The new technology is getting better every year, weather its sonor,GPS,Talons now trolling motors. I love it more time fishing and less time messing with the trolling motor. I personaly don't like always having my foot on the pedal,I like having the controller around my neck.
New Minn Kota Ulterra