Ulterra owners – How's the motor holding up?

When mine works it is fantastic! I always praise the Ulterra, I don’t get disappointed with the odd error. There is a lot tech in this thing!

I have had issues with stowing and a bad head which was replaced under warranty.

I have some strange behavior now that I am working on with Minnkota. We have had 2 trips where all the IPilot Link functions were not working. I should have made a video because I can not reproduce it in the drive way but MinnKota as assured me that even though my Warranty will expire because this is an on going issue they will work with me.

I have provided them with amp draw videos with a tool that reads amp draw that my buddy has because he is an electrician and MinnKota agreed that the amps look good.

So it is in the warranty center now for the upgraded parts which should solve the stowing issues but if I am being honest I am concerned with the IPilot Link reliably.

If I’m being honest I would sell my 2019 model and get the newest one to get the updated parts but I can not in good conscious sell it to someone before I have these issues corrected.

Couple weeks ago I was getting my boat ready to launch at the back channel ramp.Guy pulled in and launched his skeeter using the ultera and it didnt deploy.He was yelling for me to launch my boat since his was heading towards the bridge pilings.He was pretty worked up when I backed down the other ramp.He said its never done that before and next time he will use a rope.He eventually got it working and heading towards the dock before it hit the bridge so I didnt have to transport him on a rescue mission.Technology is great until it doesnt work.

I hate using mine at the ramp when launching alone because I’m worried I’ll look like the guy you mentioned. I’ve done it a few times where I’ve used the remote to spot lock after I get in the boat to launch it (then I jump out at the dock and spot lock the boat away from the dock). That works pretty well.