Well, it is wait and see for me. Seems that a total recall has been issued on the Ulterra. I plan to wait it out for a while and see what happens. I will have to stick something on my Pondtoon til they get the problem resolved. Shoot.
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Well, it is wait and see for me. Seems that a total recall has been issued on the Ulterra. I plan to wait it out for a while and see what happens. I will have to stick something on my Pondtoon til they get the problem resolved. Shoot.
Dang that's not good!!
Well, there seems to be a noise issue with the frequency channel that controls stow/deploy. Field testing cannot cover all the scenarios of possible failures. I have seen a lot of unexpected results at China Lake. Boom! They expect a possible solution within a month. I gotta Jon Boat that works just fine. Sometimes simple is better. ha
Dang, glad I aint sold my Terrova!!!!!
Man I was just about to sell my fortrex for one! Close call! I would have been very sad.
I just spoke to a tech at Minn Kota, like Don said there is an issue with the frequency. The tech said on some units when you go to "stow" that it is not aligning up properly for the motor to lay back to the side and/or not retracting back to the proper height for stowing. He said at this time they have no idea as to when the problem will be resolved. From what I gathered, if you don't see them back out by late March or April then it has most likely been terminated. It's really a big let down for me, I was all set to purchase the 112 unit, now I'm not sure if I should wait it out, go with a Terrova or start looking at a MG. I'm looking to rig a 28ft. pontoon, the auto stow/deploy and auto trim was really going to be a useful features from having to run up to the front every time I move or headed into shallow water, I sure hope they can get it fixed!
The exact reason I like to wait!!
It seems I made the right decision to go with a 360 this year Ulterra next year.
I bet they work it out. Lots of time and money and advertising spent just to let it drop.
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This is why I like micro switches. Old school, but they work.
You should call them up. Get them to send you a broke one for you to fix. Probably be better and a lot cheaper for them in the long run.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
Sounds good. My scopes, meters, etc. are in the closet collecting dust.
This is becoming a throw away world. Heck, we can't find a painter. I guess work and skills were replaced with an App.
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The only problem I have with waiting is there is nothing ever perfected. They (mfgs) change models as often as I change my "depends".
I kin paint.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
i have one of the new ulterras and have not had a issue with it so far it works great. I did get a call from minnkota and they said they woul send me a new one when they had the problem resolved and then i could ship the old one back to them.
I am going to get me one once they fix the issues!!! Love this commercial!! This is how I want to launch my boat!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5ejwRj9t1Q
Glad to hear that, Speck keep us updated on when they send you the new one. Do to supply/demand they will most likely take care of there existing customers first, before they ship them to the stores.Quote:
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I hate that guy!Quote:
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Hahahaha this video is so funny
My buddy that has one ordered called MK after I told him about what was going on and they told him that yes they are having a problem with some on the stow and deploy and that it was just a soft wear problem and they thought they would have a fix in 2 weeks.
Don't have my new motor yet but I have used these motors and they are a god send. A few more software tweaks and I hope it is golden after that. 2 friends have theirs now and are not having any issues. They got the same call and will get new motors shipped out after the software tweak is completed. I will be a happy camper when I get mine.
Have they told you an expected ship date on yours? I have one on order also and was told Feb 4 when I ordered it. I haven't heard anything different from them yet.
Man I hope they get these fixed. Almost bought the first one they put out years ago. But talked myself out of it. And was glad I did as most were junk. But thinking this one will be the ticket soon. Be nice to sit my big butt in the back of the boat. And let the trolling motor do its job. I know my back will love it and I can fish more then.:biggrin
Recall is over. Mine is working great!
I got mine Monday. Love it!
Got mine on Friday but can't get the bird to recognize it
The 999ci HD doesn't see the I pilot
Any ideas where I went wrong?
If you didnt get the LINK it wont.
Did you hook the ethernet cable from the trolling motor to the Bird?
Just bought one a couple weeks ago, no problem with stow and deploy works perfect and I love it. My problem so far is voltage and load. It's running about 3 hours and turns off. Load tested batteries and I have 1 battery showing bad. A one year old interstate battery will be replaced and I hope that fixes the problem. Other than that those 3 hours of fishing/trolling is awesome. I'll update after battery is replaced.
I was starting to only get about 4 hours trolling time on my batteries. I had 2 extra batteries but I didnt wanna toss the batteries that i was already using because I am getting that much time out of em on 8-10 speed. So I had 2 other decent batteries already in about the same shape. So I put 2 batteries up on the deck of my boat and bought 4 six foot 6 guage wires and wired all 4 batteries together. Can do it in 5 minutes and it will troll a solid 12-14 hours! I only use it like this when I crank because Im running my motor at such high speed for so long. Wen spider rigging i dont have any problems with batteries dying.
got my new batteries in, and working great! All you have to do is fish now! great idea Lowepro I believe I will try that. thanks.