Some one posted on here (for sales I think) that the spotlock on the 2017's is greatly improved. Anybody on here have first hand experience with the old and the new?
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Some one posted on here (for sales I think) that the spotlock on the 2017's is greatly improved. Anybody on here have first hand experience with the old and the new?
Yep, much better. I has an extra gps puck that goes on the back of boat giving it 2 points of reference. I use it a good bit unloading too, let the boat off the trailer, deploy the troller and spot lock it, then when I come back from parking steer the boat to the dock and step in.
Version 2 is exactly what I thought I was going to get, when I bought the first version!
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My old one will sometimes drift 10'-15' before it corrects and sometimes in a very dramatic fashion if it's windy. How bout the drift on the new ones. Could you jig fish with it.
I single Pole a lot, it's perfect for Jig fishing.
There may be 2' of drift, even with the variable wind here in OK.
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The new 2017 Ultrex that I have has a heading sensor (not gps puck). I remember you asking me why I had it mounted on the bow at Enid, I did look into it. It has nothing to do with the spot lock, well other than the jog feature, they can be mounted anywhere on the boat as long as they are not enclosed and have a clear line of reference. It's basically a compass, here is a link to the heading sensor info on the new I pilots the old ones may be different. I mounted mine on the bow cause I had an extra 1/2" hole left from the old trolling motor base.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
https://www.trollingmotors.net/blogs...heading-sensor
My spot lock feature works flawlessly!
Good info. I think the ultrex with the new 360 would be the cats meow!!!!
It is the difference between 15' and 3'. Go to you tube and search for" Minn Kota's reinvented spotlock verses the competition" .They use 2 boats one with the new spotlock and the other with Motor Guide's version.They chuck out marker buoys and show the difference with an overhead view.It is pretty impressive.
The 5' / increment jog feature is also a plus...
Hey, I been wrong before and this is one of them times, won't be the last either. Thanks for the heads up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snubbys
No biggie, I meant to tell you that, but I forgot about it. I would forget my head if it wasn't attached, surprised I ain't lost that I pilot remote yet :RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
Heck, I can take mine back off, I AIN'T DOING NO DANG JOGGING!!!!!:RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by Snubbys
What is the jog feature?
You can use it to move over 5 feet or so,they say working a ledge and stuff its really nice.
Game changer right there!
How old of 'bird electronics will the new features work on?
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Some 7xx HD units are Ethernet networkable plus newer/higher levels .The list is on the HB website.Quote:
Originally Posted by bandchaser
360 hasn't changed, mounting has.Quote:
Originally Posted by BAMA S
I mounted old one on Ultrex good to go.
If you need info on bracket let me know.
Have some spares.
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Pretty sure it works on the ones that end in 98 and newerQuote:
Originally Posted by bandchaser
360 on on my old minnkota will not fit the new ultrex which I plan to purchase next week. Does anybody make the ultrex bracket for 360 besides minnkota. I just recently purchased 360 and really don't want to spend another 200$ for a mount on ultrex. Does anybody make them cheaper. 200$ seems really steap for the the little piece of metal that bolts up to the head of the ultrex.
Looks like you need to talk to Redge...Look at above post...Quote:
Originally Posted by Xpressboater
Pretty sure there's a couple guys that offer them over on BBC.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xpressboater
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Thanks guys. I will check it out.