Lowkee Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Gents, I am upgrading my trolling motor on my 97 18' BayFisher. I am looking to purchase the new Minn Kota Ulterra. I am stuck on wether to go with the 54"/60" shaft??? I would like to fish the reefs down here in Miami and use the spot lock. I don't know if the 54" would hold under rough water. I would appreciate any recommendations/Opinions.... Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.A. Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 I have the 60" shaft on my 18 Redfisher, I don't believe a 54" would suit your needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linesider 159 Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 60. Also, ask your local service center about issues. Both my local places have seen a lot of them back for repairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowkee Posted November 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Thx for the reply guys! I have noticed a few reviews about lots of repairs. What units do you guys have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 I had a first gen 24 volt Ulterra for a year, and now, the Bluetooth Ulterra for 10 months. The Bluetooth Ulterra functions are night and day superior to the old Ulterra. Both Ulterras have given zero problems. I went fishing on my buddy's 2400 Pathfinder with a 36 volt I Pilot last weekend. It just made me appreciate my Ulterra that much more! He is saving up for an Ulterra. Personally, I would never own a bay boat again without an Ulterra! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowkee Posted November 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 Thx For your input JEM! I just keep reading so many reviews about the Ulterra having issues. I’m not sure if the issues were fixed with the newer models. But now a buddy of mine mentioned a Rohdan trolling unit witch he swears by. I just love the fact of the auto deploy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.A. Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 24v Minn Kota Riptide ipilot. Has worked flawlessly for 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 Prior to my Ulterra's, I had an I Pilot. Just like my buddy's I Pilot last weekend, all the MK motors prior to my Bluetooth Ulterra wandered over a half acre when you used Spot Lock. That aggravated me to no end. It especially wasn't fun when trying to anchor down near a dock! More than once, it bounced me against a dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.A. Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 Mine seems to hold me within 6' of where I originally set it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowkee Posted November 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 Thx Gents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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