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Can someone explain the differences between the Terrova and the Ultrex? I've got an 18/60 War Eagle and would like to upgrade my trolling motor and don't know which would best fit my needs. I do more spider rigging than pulling cranks/long lining or single poling.
Thanks in advance for you input!
Spot lok. Is a lot more accurate and the foot control is more preferred on the ultrex
Terrova is strictly electric drive, does have a flat foot pedal.
Ultrex is an electric drive, cable drive combination. Very quick turning and for the big fisherman the cats meow.
For me I like the Ultera, self deploy and stow is a great thing fishing alone or guiding.
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That's not entirely true, spot lock is the same on all the new models, so a new Terrova has just as good a spot lock as Ultrex or Ulterra and it is much improvedQuote:
Originally Posted by BAMA S
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I'm new to the I pilot trolling motors and all, but got my Ultrex a few months ago. My decision was based on my type of fishing, I chose the Ultrex for the cable / electric steer assist on the foot pedal. I like to single pole fish a good bit of the time and the Ultrex foot control was what sold me, better response and feel with the cable steer. If your trolling 99% of the time then I would say the Terrova would be sufficient for your needs!
Good info. I was not aware of that. Thnx for updateQuote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
If you don't single pole much or at all, I would get the Terrova and save your scratch for something else.
I have the Ultrex, I love it, I had an older Motorguide Pro Series before, night and day difference, I pulled crank baits for the first time at Crankfest, sat up front using the remote the whole time facing the rear of the boat, very easy to operate. Spider rigging I use the remote and foot control.
If you like to use a foot pedal single poling tops, shooting docks, or casting get the ultrex. If all you do is spider rig,longline or pull cranks and such the Terrova will be fine.
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I have the Ulterra. At 65 I am not as sure footed as I used to be :banghead and when fishing water that has big rollers, Sardis, going overboard was a concern. Being able to deploy with out getting on the nose of the boat is the berries.
Wouldn't trade my Ulterra for 2 Ultrexes!!!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Boa3
On my wish list for sure.
I mostly spider rig, but since I got the Ultrex, I use the foot pedal a bunch even in open water. It keeps my hands free from the remote to fish, re tie, untangle, or whatever you need your hands to do. It's really a huge benefit when you're using your hands for other stuff and the wind is howling. I had basically quit using my foot pedal with the Terrova or the Ultera. I'm glad I switched back. For me, the Ultrex is the best machine out there.
I've said this before, but the only improvement I can see in it would be a self deploy and stowing model.
BRM
I understand the benefit to auto stow and deploy, but let's be honest launching the boat and loading it is the biggest chore I face each time fishing by myself. There has to be a line drawn in what one is able and not able to do physically by himself. And trolling motor auto stow and deploy is not even on the list of priorities.
Why not, I use mine unloading every trip. Top of my list as far as I'm concerned but thats why they make different models. Also, in really ruff water you can get everything ready to go, fire off the outboard and get headed in the right direction and hit the stow button and your off. Unloading and then stowing in ruff seas makes it worth it weight in gold to me. I waited over a year for them to get the bugs out and have been well pleased.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snubbys
When you get older and part crippled and have to fish by yourself then you will appreciate the ultera stow and deploy feature. I have the ultera and there is not any way I would get rid of it. The ultrex are good for what they are designed for and soy is the ultera.
I have had the Terrova, Ulterra and now the Ultrex like you have. I love the Ultrex! Stow and deploy on Ulterra is nice no doubt but the lift assist on the Ultrex is also nice, much easier to stow and deploy than the Terrova. I can also mount my 360 unit and SI transducer on the Ultrex with out the wiring hassle and contraptions necessary with the Ulterra and Terrova. The track on the Terrova to run transducer cable is not large enough to hold the Solix or Onix transducer cables, so you have the same obsticles with the Terrova with cables and 360 that you have with the Ulterra.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine
Try to find someone that has the two you are looking at, get in the boat and check them out. You are the only one that can determine what features that you want and what best fits your fishng needs. Good Luck!
The 112 Ultrex is the quietest trolling motor I have ever owned. I'm not sure if any changes were made to the new units or if I just got lucky! Lol!
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I'm glad I went with the Ultrex. I've used every Minn Kota model they have and I had the Ultera on my 2017 Ranger. This new demo boat is sold now in less than a week (it was actually sold before I even got it a week ago last Thursday), but the new 521L I'm ordering today will again have the Ultrex on it. I loved the Ultera on my last Ranger because as Rees Guide said, "It makes it easier to launch when you're by yourself". That is a FACT!!! I do miss the self deploy and stow on the Ultrex unit even tho the Ultrex is much more versatile and user friendly for Fishing.
BRM
Thank ya'll so much for the insight! I appreciate everyone's feedback. I'm relatively young, 38, while I can certainly see the advantages of the Ulterra, it looks like the Ultrex is the way I will go. Once again, thanks again for all the help!
BRM, do you sell the Ultrex's?
Yes sir I do.Quote:
Originally Posted by smann
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Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine
You don't think minnkota would purposely release a terrova, ulterra, then the ultrex and then take all our money again by releasing a self deploying ultrex do you?? LOL
Bill,Quote:
Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine
That's not just a beautiful boat , it's more like a work of art....
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Thank You.Quote:
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