The Master at work.

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08-24-2022, 09:52 AM
M R Dux

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The Master at work.

Thought I’d share these pics to let those of you who asked about Rickie at Crankfest know he’s still kicking and still working on my boat every chance he gets.

He’s installing Mega Live Target Lock on my boat. Now we need to figure out a hydraulic lift system to get it out of the water and back into the Storm Cat. Heavy with 60 inch shaft!Attachment 435162 Attachment 435163

A boat like mine is almost unmanageable in even a moderate wind while trying to fish with Live Sonar. Hopefully the Target Lock along with Spot Lock will help solve that problem. We’ll see!

I’m ready for Rickie to retire so I can begin to pay back all those fishing trips I owe him for working on my stuff.

Please excuse my disaster of a garage.

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08-24-2022, 10:11 AM
mikey16335

The knowledge and guidance Rickie has shared with crappie fisherman and Humminbird owners is really appreciated. It's nice to see what he looks like after following his post for years.

Rickie .... thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Mike ( newkid4si ) at softsideimageing
08-24-2022, 10:44 AM
wannabe fisherman

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Originally Posted by M R Dux

Thought I’d share these pics to let those of you who asked about Rickie at Crankfest know he’s still kicking and still working on my boat every chance he gets.

He’s installing Mega Live Target Lock on my boat. Now we need to figure out a hydraulic lift system to get it out of the water and back into the Storm Cat. Heavy with 60 inch shaft!Attachment 435162 Attachment 435163

A boat like mine is almost unmanageable in even a moderate wind while trying to fish with Live Sonar. Hopefully the Target Lock along with Spot Lock will help solve that problem. We’ll see!

I’m ready for Rickie to retire so I can begin to pay back all those fishing trips I owe him for working on my stuff.

Please excuse my disaster of a garage.

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YOUR GARAGE?? Dang I thought it was Rickie's
08-24-2022, 02:09 PM
Swampseed

You the man Rickie! Sure missed not seeing you at Crankfest buddy.
08-24-2022, 04:59 PM
BuckeyeCrappie

Any more stuff on the front you will need Rickie along pulling cranks to counterbalance the boat!
08-24-2022, 05:23 PM
Takeum

What a great guy to have hang around,,,,always welcome here in Memphis,,,,
08-24-2022, 05:45 PM
DockShootinJack

Great setup
08-24-2022, 09:04 PM
rnvinc

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey16335

The knowledge and guidance Rickie has shared with crappie fisherman and Humminbird owners is really appreciated. It's nice to see what he looks like after following his post for years.

Rickie .... thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Mike ( newkid4si ) at softsideimageing

Hey Mike ... I didn’t even know you were here ... glad of it tho ...

Rickie
08-24-2022, 09:09 PM
DWILL

I'm wondering if it takes two guys to pull that back up on the bow? That's a dream set up though.

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08-24-2022, 09:09 PM
Cane Pole

My boat would take on water with that much stuff on the bow...ha
08-24-2022, 11:00 PM
rnvinc

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Originally Posted by M R Dux

I’m ready for Rickie to retire so I can begin to pay back all those fishing trips I owe him for working on my stuff.

M R Dux is my 1st cousin and I have a standard reply (take me fishin) when he tries to pay me for his boat work ... (his crappie knowledge is ... is ...is ... I don’t have an adjective) ...

Shhhh... Don’t tell Doug - but I owe him for the advertising his Excel Storm Cat guide boat shows the public of my podunkideas.com products ...

Rickie
08-24-2022, 11:05 PM
rnvinc

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Originally Posted by wannabe fisherman

YOUR GARAGE?? Dang I thought it was Rickie's

Uh ... I have OCD ... Doug’s garage challenges my affliction ...

Rickie
08-24-2022, 11:08 PM
rnvinc

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Originally Posted by Swampseed

You the man Rickie! Sure missed not seeing you at Crankfest buddy.

Thanks Scott ... I missed you guys ... family medical issues got in the way this year ...

I will be back ...

Rickie
08-24-2022, 11:23 PM
rnvinc

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Originally Posted by BuckeyeCrappie

Any more stuff on the fron you will need Rickie along pulling cranks to counterbalance the boat!

There are rumors of Minn Kota releasing an upgraded lift system (for Ultrex) to accommodate all these add-ons that increase weight ...

Rickie
08-25-2022, 05:25 AM
Ketchn

this about that , my garage makes yours look highly organized ,a nightmare when you visit mine is in store , this is no joke my friend , you ain't never seen nothing that compares , an episode of hoarders makes them seem like beginners , just saying :Rofl
08-27-2022, 11:47 AM
M R Dux

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This is Rickie working on my boat. Attachment 435403 Attachment 435404
This is me working on my boat. Attachment 435405

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08-27-2022, 07:04 PM
Kyrich1

I thought that live would only work on 45 or 52 inch shafts?

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08-27-2022, 08:07 PM
M R Dux

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Originally Posted by Kyrich1

I thought that live would only work on 45 or 52 inch shafts?

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It works fine unless I’m in really rough water. Won’t be using it then anyway.

I think they are concerned about the weight. It is heavy on a 60 inch shaft.

Humminbird is marketing it for the green carp guys who use short shaft motors.

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08-27-2022, 09:47 PM
rnvinc

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Originally Posted by Kyrich1

I thought that live would only work on 45 or 52 inch shafts?

The TargetLock shaft maximum length below the mounting bracket is 32” ...

The advertised 45-52” is based on an idea that a boat using a 60” TM shaft probably drafts so far out of the water that the 32” TargetLock shaft length would be out of the water ...

I see no reason that the TargetLock shaft couldn’t be modified for any draft boat ... (accepting warranty being voided tho) ...

Rickie
08-28-2022, 03:39 AM
Kyrich1

Great I’ve got a 60 inch shaft now

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08-28-2022, 09:39 PM
Blackjeepjk

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnvinc

There are rumors of Minn Kota releasing an upgraded lift system (for Ultrex) to accommodate all these add-ons that increase weight ...

Rickie

Anything for the ulterra guys coming? Would really like to mount the ML to tm, heck target lock too!
08-28-2022, 11:44 PM
rnvinc

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Originally Posted by Blackjeepjk

Anything for the ulterra guys coming? Would really like to mount the ML to tm, heck target lock too!

I have not read any reports for the Ulterra ...

I would surely imagine the 3rd party machinists are working on ideas ...

Rickie
08-29-2022, 07:39 AM
M R Dux

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Originally Posted by Blackjeepjk

Anything for the ulterra guys coming? Would really like to mount the ML to tm, heck target lock too!

Let me first say I loved both of my Ulterras when they worked. I still have one for a spare. They were a huge time saver and help for somebody with structural body issues.

The weak point of the Ulterra is the lift/deploy/stow mechanism. My last Ulterra was worked on FIVE TIMES IN SEVEN MONTHS and cost me a couple of guide trips. When both of mine ended up down for parts that were not available, I had zero choice but to buy the only 36v 60” motor available anywhere, my Ultrex. I added the IPilot Link head as soon as I could locate one.

Until they beef up the lift mechanism, I would never consider adding anything to the motor that adds weight to it.

My set-up is heavy!

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