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[QUOTE]BBT - 2/7/2017  12:08 PM

1. It's awesome why didn't they do this along time ago.
2. Spot lock is as accurate as they say if not better.
3. The motor that turns the unit makes some noise, no more than a terrova
4. It turns extremely fast
    * Almost a draw back, foot pedal is very responsive/touchy, easy to get used to.
5. Bracket for stow and deploy is just as easy and nice as fortrex (same bracket)
6. As an installer running extra items (downscan transducer and hydrowave) it is tough to get the extra cable amounts right to allow for movement.
7. going from a 101 to this 112 the motor is noticeably quieter.
8. Used it in the discharge current and hit spot lock while going downstream and it went right back to the spot, did nice turns and didn't try to throw me out in the process.  Very smooth.
9. follow instructions for new heading sensor calibration, very easy.
10. Used the new jog feature.  works awesome able to adjust on the spot very easily without hassle.
11. Price tag for one of these is a lot but after running one I would be willing to spend lots more just to have one.
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Posted 2/7/2017 12:08 PM (#848981)
Subject: Ultrex Maiden Voyage

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Just thought I'd share an update after the first time out with the new Ultrex. I have ran a Fortrex for years. Drove to a power plant lake to give it a try and catch some wipers. Here are my thoughts.

1. It's awesome why didn't they do this along time ago.
2. Spot lock is as accurate as they say if not better.
3. The motor that turns the unit makes some noise, no more than a terrova
4. It turns extremely fast
* Almost a draw back, foot pedal is very responsive/touchy, easy to get used to.
5. Bracket for stow and deploy is just as easy and nice as fortrex (same bracket)
6. As an installer running extra items (downscan transducer and hydrowave) it is tough to get the extra cable amounts right to allow for movement.
7. going from a 101 to this 112 the motor is noticeably quieter.
8. Used it in the discharge current and hit spot lock while going downstream and it went right back to the spot, did nice turns and didn't try to throw me out in the process. Very smooth.
9. follow instructions for new heading sensor calibration, very easy.
10. Used the new jog feature. works awesome able to adjust on the spot very easily without hassle.
11. Price tag for one of these is a lot but after running one I would be willing to spend lots more just to have one.