How To Make Minn Kota Spot Lock More Accurate (Simple Fix)

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In the past month, I've helped a couple of dozen people who are having accuracy issues with the Spot-Lock feature on newer Minn Kota Bluetooth trolling motors and there's a simple setup step that every single one of them missed that causes this issue.
Timestamps:
00:50 Calibrating the sensor (very important)
02:22 Setting the sensor offset (very important)
03:00 Spot lock accuracy in high winds
05:35 How to fix spot lock accuracy
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@tbass0224 2 жыл бұрын

I gotta say, great informative video, but props on the Audio for this video. I appreciate your investment in your gear. 25 MPH winds, and i couldn't even tell; thought you were lying! LOL

@Catfishedge 2 жыл бұрын

LOL

@markhennings7207 10 ай бұрын

Has lots of thrust for pond fishing extremely happy with this purchase

@johnwoods5206 4 жыл бұрын

Thank u just had to mount my ulterra across my deck only way and ur video showed me exactly what I needed to set the direction of motor to know what's forward thanks again

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@Gazman152 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to share this info. Much appreciated.

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Subarubruce 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this informational video. Been dealing with this issue for 2 years. Never knew about the sensor offset feature

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

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@robertwatkins993 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you said something about the offset didn't see that in the manual

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@TheRodFather5913 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome bro! Thanks so much! I love my minkota

@deebrown8726 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the great info Sir

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@finmanpoozie4756 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!! I'm trying the calibration tomorrow. Maybe this'll help stop it from spinning in circles...this might be worth GOLD! Great video.

@HuntsWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing seems to stop my boat from spinning around the spotlock location, even heading sensor and calibration. They should rename it to spin around point mode lol. Although reading the manual this is how it is supposed to work.

@xtremetrophyfishing Жыл бұрын

Great info Chad! Thanks

@250zxSkeeter 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks what a difference it makes!

@BStavFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! thanks for this

@robertbourne614 4 жыл бұрын

Just got my new terrova and in install process thanks for the info

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir! Enjoy!

@malcolmzoll7613 4 жыл бұрын

Really like the video,and great information 👍

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@craigcarroll9888 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2020 sea ark is it a problem to mount the trolling motor compass in the front of my boat and use the DC power that goes to my front light ok ?

@fishnlift01 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@carphuntingod 3 жыл бұрын

From your knowledge, if you mount the heading puck farther from the trolling motor, does it make the motor more precise/accurate in holding location or following tracks, etc.?

@ronny8383able 2 жыл бұрын

Great info!!

@craigcoble6274 2 жыл бұрын

I would like for you to cover how to link two solix units, one on the front and the other at the console, and a ultrex I pilot link together.

@rippinlips5717 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid man!👍🎣

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@texansnstros 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Question: Can I adjust my calibration so the trolling motor situates my helm on top of the spot locked waypoint? I fish from my Center Console and would like it to take me to where I can drop my lure right off the side without having to go to the bow. Also, fyi, my transducer is at the back of the boat on the transom, so I’d also love it to take me and set me where my transom is right over the spot locked point, so I’m thinking a 20’ offset (20’ boat) to put the back of the boat where I want it.

@PureLivingForOutdoors 5 жыл бұрын

Came over from Bama Beach Bums channel! I am waiting on the new Garmin trolling motor to come out! Been wanting to see it!

@Catfishedge 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@TheRodFather5913 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your very informative video. I'm currently having an issue with my brand new Minkota power drive. It doesn't seem to want to stay Is locked in after I jog left or right. I'm also having an issue if I want the bow pointed West it'll turn the boat all the way round East. I do have the sensor that I bought after market and I also installed that for more accuracy and it is working properly. It's also on legacy instead of advanced. I'm also wondering if you could make changes on the remote without the motor paired? Thanks again any information would be greatly appreciated I'm a charter boat captain and it's very frustrating When I have customers.

@larryd.collins7996 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for info. It isn't glare...it is your shadow that is blocking the view?

@gjferg Жыл бұрын

So the simple fix to make it more accurate is follow the instructions in the owner's manual.

@billgregory9560 3 жыл бұрын

thank you, yours is the best explanation of the product ,Im in the process of buying a 24 volt spot lock system for my 14 ft aliminum boat just decided on 24 volt now looking for information on I pilot i pilot link and if its possible to combine with a lowrance fish findeer

@Catfishedge 3 жыл бұрын

No, link will not work with Lowrance.

@daveholte7658 3 жыл бұрын

Great video I also done this and is within 4-5’ However with zero wind shouldn’t it be closer to 1’? Seems like it moves more I am on a alum jet boat 18’ Latest software version Maybe best it can get But with no wind I get irritated with SL and shut it off for awhile.... Well done video

@bryanstaten5585 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I have a 16' Express 1672 Jon that I have put a center console on and set up for fishing mainly off the back of the boat. As far as a new trolling motor and graph set up do you think a 12 volt 55 lb thrust would be good for spotlock or do I need 24 volt? Also any input on a 7 or 9" hummingbird setup. Mostly catfish and crappie fishing with this boat.

@patrickfoegen2300 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your videos. I am having a new mk 80lb i- link with mega si transducer. I have a two humminbird locators helix 9. The one installed by the drivers seat has side imaging. Can they connect the trolling motor transducer to the front and back depth finders. I want to be able to read the side imaging from the front transducer on the driver seat unit. ?

@vhype233 2 жыл бұрын

When you pair puck to motor do you have to recalibrate?

@brandonsmith606 3 жыл бұрын

This is great info do I need to calibrate my older style terrova with spot lock?

@markustaaje1545 3 жыл бұрын

From witch year are your minnkota? Mine is from 2017. Will mine be able to hold me ancored in between 5 feets, or do i have The old model? Greetings from Norway

@user-bp1sw1wh8e 3 жыл бұрын

good job. I have two question. fisrt, when turn the circle twice , by minkota motor? or by boat engine? second, when set a offset, to be a parallel (my minkota intalled toward about 20 degrees from keel. like you), Could I move minkota head by my hand? or move by remocon ?

@gerardfreund3297 2 жыл бұрын

I am having trouble keeping my spotlock within several yards of intended spot.I own a 2016 terrova i-pilot.Wonder if there's anything I can do

@garyallison4246 3 жыл бұрын

recently purchased a used boat and dont have any of the manuals. fished today and the spot lock on my ultrex 112 worked really good but did encounter one problem. when i would manually operate trolling motor and get 2 where i wanted to be, about 60% of the time when i turned spotlock on it would rotate all the way around and kick itself off. i tried waiting till the boat stopped its direction of travel and that helped a little. the only way that i got it to work 100% was to wait until the boat was motionless (not moving at all) it would spot up and not kick itself off. any thoughts???

@SlayermikeFishingandMORE 5 жыл бұрын

Happy Memorial Day!

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@orleysinkler1715 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos, they are a huge help. My SpotLock was working great for the past two years, then all of a sudden it has started to 'kick out' of the setting and even out of the anchor or it simply won't come on and just the anchor setting will come on but not SpotLock?.

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

Make sure the motor is not binding in any way

@daveeckmann9568 3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever had any troubles with loosing a waypoint. I can put in a waypoint and couple months go back the lake and go to reach for that waypoint and it has disappeared ...GONE. I hit the go to and there are no spot locks within 1/4 mile when I know I am almost on top of the spot lock via a different gps on my phone. Any thoughts?? Thank you...

@robert_blackmon_fishon 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a way on a Helix 12 linked to my Ultrex to have the trolling motor goto a waypoint without me having to pull up my map and place my cursor over the waypoint? When I tell it to goto the waypoint, the Ultrex head turns on and turns then does nothing. Thanks for your help in advance.

@lizschoffstall4756 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Catfish. !! I wonder if I have the auto deploy feature? I just got my boat and it's been too windy to go. I have a lot to learn new Hummingbird G-4 200Hp mercury motor. Then what fish eat. Oh Boy!! Thanks for the video. most are a couple years old.

@juliesweeney8655 2 жыл бұрын

Wooohoo you're gonna have fun. If you have the Ulterra ipilot LINK you have auto deploy.

@bobdrummond668 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your informative instructions for calibrating the heading sensor. I am in the process of purchasing a Minn Kota Terrova trolling motor and I have a question. My GPS unit has a transcom mount so I'm wondering if it would be best for me to install my heading sensor back near the GPS, above the Transcom. It seems it would be more accurate for using the spot lock because when I find fish on my GPG and select spot lock it would keep me closer to the fish area. Again, thanks a lot for your help.

@Catfishedge 2 жыл бұрын

Put the TM puck by the motor

@Dmnazdaq 4 жыл бұрын

Good info. Not knowing which motor, I used my big motor (not TM) to calibrate. Hopefully, I can recalibrate it for a more accurate spot lock.

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

Did it work?

@humminbird_tips_and_tricks 4 жыл бұрын

You don't need the heading sensor for spot lock at all. The heading sensor provides compass input for the jog feature. Additionally, you can use the heading sensor as a source for your networked Humminbird unit(s) if you have an Ipilot-Link trolling motor. This source is only available to the HB units when the trolling is deployed. You can calibrate the sensor using the main motor or trolling motor. The size of the circles don't matter either.

@Dmnazdaq 3 жыл бұрын

@@Catfishedge I have not tried to recalibrate the TM yet. Will have to wait until spring and will report back. Thanks again.

@mikereeves8905 4 ай бұрын

When calibrating is there any advantage in using the trolling motor to make the full circles as to using you main engine motor ? TIA

@DavidEricksonSr 3 жыл бұрын

Hummingbird Helix 10" and Minnkota Allterra with down and side image and blue tooth, My GPS beacon is at the back of the boat and trolling motor at the front... 1. I do not know how to hook up both transducers. What kind of hub do we need the local dealer just does not help. 2. do I need two beacons or one? Front and rear ... 3 . I need to switch from front and rear transducers How?

@waltf3374 Жыл бұрын

My unit is over correcting badly… Will this calibration help that issue?

@dewoinepps3637 Жыл бұрын

Just wondering will my trolling motor work wo hummingbird helix 7

@salmessina9651 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Chad just seen your video on the hummingbird in the trolling motors. I have helix 12 Gen 2. My front graph has a hard time reading the depth of the water when I'm in shallowater any ideas

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

How shallow?

@ricklovelace5344 11 ай бұрын

Chad I'm getting an a new terrova soon 36 volt my question is I run it on 2 differant boats a pro cat 200 and a 17 foot river boat is this going to be a problem? Am I going to have to purchase an extra puck or is that going to be possible my old terrova is a 2010 model year this one I'm getting is a 2023 with this puck.

@stilltuckered Жыл бұрын

Where, on the remote, do you go to calibrate it?

@michaelmcdougall4866 2 жыл бұрын

Hey catfish thanks good info. Your heading sensor installed right beside your trolling motor, is that a good spot,no magnetic disturbance? Thanks

@Catfishedge 2 жыл бұрын

No issues

@Redbelo 6 ай бұрын

How often you have to calibrate , does the system reset on power off ?

@lancevoorhees7318 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I just bought two solix tens, one on the bow and one on the helm! Bought lake master Chip for the helm! Since I spend most of my time on the bow, can I turn the one at the helm off to save power ? Will lake master chip still work or should I install chip in bow? Thanks I’m a rookie!

@Catfishedge 3 жыл бұрын

Man I don't network units so I can't really say for sure.

@uzerozero6399 3 жыл бұрын

Ive learned alot from your videos. New ulterra owner here. Directions say mount the heading sensor about 3 feet from any power wires or the base of the tm itself but i see so many boats installed like yours with the sensor right next to the tm. Can you elaborate?? Tyty

@Catfishedge 3 жыл бұрын

Install it like mine.

@SCBullterriers 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever had any problems out of your ulterra?

@phillipjacobson4457 Жыл бұрын

Why is the gps puck mounted remotely? Why isn't it mounted in the trolling motor head? Maybe it needs 2 location signals to know what direction the boat is and what direction the trooling motor is pointed in?

@UncleRuddsCatfishing 2 ай бұрын

Does this help with the rear sway?

@RobtestRandG 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video... Is that your mic on top of the camera that looks like an emu head in the reflection? :)

@Catfishedge 5 жыл бұрын

Yes 😜

@ripper2087 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informational videos. I just had an Ulterra w/ Ipilot link and MDI installed and added a Gen 3 Helix 9 up front (connected to the Ulterra) and a Gen 3 Helix 12 at the console, all networked together. Can I get the Ulterra to follow contours from the Helix 12 map or do I have to select the map from the Helix 9?

@Catfishedge 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly I don’t know. I don’t network sonars.

@kirkking6601 2 жыл бұрын

You can use either one if networked. I run a 7 and 9

@dewoinepps3637 Жыл бұрын

@@kirkking6601 can I still use my ulterra even though I have a garmin

@robertlowery9860 4 жыл бұрын

is that the remote that comes with unit

@squidoleadon6689 Жыл бұрын

How close to troll motor did you mount sensor

@mathewritz7193 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do the calibration on regular ipilot or just the motors with the link? The links have the touch screen remotes.

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

I’m not 100% sure. Look in the manual

@scottdouglas7612 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, it is outstanding. Question: when Cabela’s installed my Ultrex w/ iPilot Link and the “puck” heading sensor, they put the puck on the side of my console instead of up on the bow near the Ultrex. Will I still be able to rely on the spot lock being dead on? Does spot lock rely solely on the GPS that is inside the Ultrex and not use the puck?? Thanks in advance, I really hope you have a minute to answer, thank you!!

@Catfishedge 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can still use it but I prefer it to be at the bow. They were just being lazy with wiring.

@juliesweeney8655 2 жыл бұрын

@@Catfishedge even if your transducer for your graph is at the back?

@michaeljarrard898 Ай бұрын

Will this process work fora 2020 Ultrex?

@mfadventures7090 3 жыл бұрын

Can you explain how to jog the spot lock? I have the same remote for a terrova. I don’t know if my terrova and puck have been linked and calibrated so I’m going to do that next time out. It does hold spot lock just fine though.

@Catfishedge 3 жыл бұрын

Hit the left, right, up, down arrows. Each press will move you five feet in that direction.

@richmurray3540 Жыл бұрын

Great straightforward simple instructions in a manageable time byte. Thank you. Do you have any experience with mounting Mega Live via Livescanner, Targetlock, or other products onto the Ulterra? Currently TargetLock is only offered for the Ultrex, but I agree with you that the Ulterra is the best trolling motor ever, and I don't want to sacrifice my auto-deploy/stow for the sake of my Mega Live... Any advice as to aftermarket DIYs, or mounting brackets that may fit the Ulterra (without impeding performance), would be greatly appreciated.

@Catfishedge Жыл бұрын

Anything mounted to an ulterra will be a problem

@salvatoregagliardi48 Жыл бұрын

I just Bought a mounting bracket from Cornfield for my Ulterra for $330 . We will see what happens!

@devanwalker2432 Ай бұрын

The problem with mine is, is when I’m in spot lock it sometimes moves or turns. And when I go to turn left or right, the way I want to be sitting it just beeps like three times and turns the spot lock off. It just recently started doing that. Do you think what you did in your video would resolve my issues?

@rickysmith2248 Жыл бұрын

What do you do when your trolling along and all of sudden you have a fish on? Hit spot lock or what?

@russhood6747 4 жыл бұрын

I am remodeling a 14 foot jon boat and present I have 1 Minn Kota Endura 55lb transom motor and I am considering a Minn Kota 45lb Powerdrive motor for the bow. I am running 2 Group 31 Duracell Marine 12 volt batteries. i think this setup will last for good while. Ant recommendations on Hook'em Hoodman bass boat

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

I’m not clear what you’re asking

@jeffparker8128 4 жыл бұрын

At the 0:57 mark you show the unit with the menu Sensor Cal / Sensor Offset / Restore and your explanation of what to do appears very clear HOWEVER: I can't seem to find how to get to this menu. Can you walk me thru how to get to this menu from the Home Screen that shows Record / HSB/ Go To Spot-Lock/ Go To I Track / Mark Waypoint / Go To Waypoint / Options / Ulterra / Settings ? Thanks!

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

I'll have to try to remember when I'm in front of my remote. It's one of the menus down towards the bottom.

@idavesayer 5 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks. How deep do you recommend the top of the trolling motor head to be below the water? Just picked up an Minn Kota IPL terrova and it only sit 13" below the water from the top of the motor head...

@Catfishedge 5 жыл бұрын

Depends on the weather but 13” isn’t enough in many cases

@jockdoc85 11 ай бұрын

Great video! Do you need to spin twice each outing, or is one time sufficient? Do you need to spin with the trolling motor or can you use your outboard? Thx so much for any response

@Catfishedge 9 ай бұрын

Just once

@tracymathis8855 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video just got my ulterra can't wait.. Installation should I try to doing it ? Do you recommend a local company install it... If so what do you think a fair price would be. Also I will not be using the transducer bow mount ( got a refurbished one) just self deploying and spot lock and I-pilot. Appreciate your time on spot lock video!!

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

I usually install my own stuff but depends on the person. Cost to install would depends on the boat.

@tracymathis8855 4 жыл бұрын

@@Catfishedge 22ft sea pro bay series cc the on board charger and batteries are under front deck close to ulterra it's going on quick realse mount just didn't know if something to be AWARE of installing these units.. I custom build furniture zero in common with electronics I did install my last MK a decade ago I will take my time and try!! Keep on inspiring and helping folks hopefully lead's to a kid first time... leaving it cleaner than I found it. Thanks again

@lightsout827 3 жыл бұрын

I will tell you I usually install any upgrades myself but this time about a week go I had a marine shop install a brand new terrova right out do the box and they said it was a pain the ass because my boat is a little older and the bow wasn't strong enough to hold it so they had to manufacture a plate below the bow where it mounts to as well as above and they hit me for 6 hours of labor when it would normally be about 2 hours. They all scratched the bottom of the motor where the prop is so I've never even had it in water and it already looks used not which is annoying. They must have dragged it by the motor head on the concrete garage floor

@juliesweeney8655 2 жыл бұрын

I had the ulterra installed with a charging bank and the solix graph for $1200

@waltersjimmy2603 4 жыл бұрын

I noticed you had your heading sensor mounted up near the trolling motor. I have a 22 foot Mako, and I was going to mount my heading sensor on the console which would put the heading sensor approximately 10 to 11 feet away from the trolling motor. Is there a limit to how far the heading sensor can be mounted away from the trolling motor.

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

Mount it in the centerline of the boat as close to the trolling motor as possible.

@jeffquast5162 4 жыл бұрын

@@Catfishedge i have a new Ulterra on older boat and only a few level spots to mount heading sensor and i wanted to put on bow i called Minn Kota seeing i only live 25 miles from them and they said it would be to close to power lines from trolling motor power cord, any suggestions on that i currently have it velcro'd to passenger side dash any help would be great thanks jeff

@LeeRiverGuy 8 ай бұрын

Does that work for Terrova. ?

@TNRVG 5 жыл бұрын

I need to try this with mine. I have the remote that does not have the touch screen so I don't know if I can do it.

@Catfishedge 5 жыл бұрын

You can

@TNRVG 5 жыл бұрын

@@Catfishedge I found the settings and was able to do it. Thanks for publishing this video!!!!!

@WolfKillerLestat 2 жыл бұрын

I have been doing the Sensor calibration with the main engine in 2 full circles with the minn kota pointing forwards have I be doing it wrong because my problem has been the auto pilot having a mind of its own but I may keep a eye on the spot lock next time out to see if it's holding with in the 5ft.

@Catfishedge 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@johnemilyedwards9788 3 жыл бұрын

Can I put the blue tooth heading sensor puck on Minnkota v2 motor to fix it Fromm winding cord around shaft and not holding on corse. Also my raymarine axion 7 depth finder started having a skip in it and showing different depths also .halfway through the day it started going this but off working correctly in the beginning. Thanks

@Catfishedge 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not clear what you're asking

@Dmnazdaq 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have never seen the Spot Lock Screen on the remote before. Does this automatically show this when spot lock is engaged?

@Catfishedge 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@HardSarge Жыл бұрын

Does it matter when doing the circles in calibration mode that the circles are being conducted with the outboard motor as opposed to using the TM? I just successfully calibrated mine using the outboard motor. Or should I redo it and use the TM turned 90° like you stated ?

@Catfishedge 9 ай бұрын

Use the trolling motor

@allenswift5419 3 жыл бұрын

Which trolling motor model with spot lock is the most affordable for crappie fishing in an aluminum tracker grizzly 16ft. boat.

@Catfishedge 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know you can find them on the Minn Kota website.

@joeszymanski6936 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought a terrova and it has a different remote. Will it work the same as the ulterra

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

Probably doesn’t have link

@bakervinci163 4 жыл бұрын

Ur prolly right. Unfortunately my ulterra decided to just shut down with two full charged batteries. Amazing how dependent we become to these things.

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry

@Jeff-rn5tr 4 жыл бұрын

Have a seperate GPS Sensor. It is AS GPS HS and I want both Helix units to connect to it, so if I put a Waypoint down, it's marked in the front of the Boat. Only issue is it's not working properly.

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you need to network them.

@tnsteele95 4 жыл бұрын

What if you have the older version? Theres no option to calibrate. Mine constantly over corrects at too high of a speed. It would be nice if you could lock it into one speed when you hit the anchor button. Mine overshoots due to jumping into high speeds

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

The older version was only accurate to 15 feet so you're going to have a lot more movement.

@alvidrez7956 4 жыл бұрын

Is it normal for when I hit anchor on my terrova it wants to turn the boat around the opposite direction then holds anchor ?

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

You always need to have the bow into the wind.

@stevenmartin4061 3 жыл бұрын

Have problem with program fishing spots

@bakervinci163 4 жыл бұрын

Will this fix the fact that it will shut off when we try and jog? You have prolly answered my question.

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

You need the sensor installed and power to it with it synced for jig to work

@bakervinci163 4 жыл бұрын

I tried to find that setting on my remotes and could not, just as the ulterra shut down. Spent Friday Pm and sat trying to figure why

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry!

@warrendonaldson4144 3 жыл бұрын

Will the battery meter on a new Minn Kota Terrova I-PILOT Link.... accurately measure Lithium batteries?

@Catfishedge 3 жыл бұрын

No idea. I don’t use lithium batteries. Never seen a need.

@martiwf0 4 жыл бұрын

My Ulterra does OK in spotlock; however, it occasionally chokes itself on the power cord and shuts down. You don't always notice until you boat drifts into the rocks. These are supposed to have the ability to know how many times the auto steering turns in each direction and then goes back to normal to prevent wrapping itself on the coiled power wire. I can find no videos or internet info about this problem. Maybe my problem is unique. Right now I have it in for warranty repair; but, they say they can't repeat the problem. Wonder how they test it on a workbench that doesn't move around like a boat?

@jasonb.3763 2 жыл бұрын

I am right there with you on this issue. Going out tomorrow to recalibrate.

@robmaddox8178 2 жыл бұрын

I'm having the same issue with spot lock. Did you get this resolved?

@ryan-cp5ug 9 ай бұрын

I also have this same problem, anyone have a solution?

@dalehayslip5711 3 жыл бұрын

Can you still Calabrate it on the water after you paired your Bluetooth to the HEAD unit our do you have to do it at the same Tim ??

@Catfishedge 3 жыл бұрын

No not at same time

@RefinerSimilitude 5 жыл бұрын

At 0:39 I thought you were going to throw an anchor overboard and abruptly end the video😎

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

LOL, wouldn't be a first

@joshuaroehl4704 3 жыл бұрын

Do your cables ever get twisted up using spot lock due to it not knowing when to stop turning around and around and will this calibration process fix that? Mine has got twisted once and its like it didnt know to unwind itself like it usually does. This ever happen to you?

@jasonb.3763 2 жыл бұрын

Happens to me all the time and I can't find an answer. If you have, please share.

@jonallyn928 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid. Followed the sensor cal and offset but spot lock seems to have a mind of its own. Ulterra will constantly over correct small movements, usually at full speed as it makes sweeping arcs over the GPS spot. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

I've not heard of anyone having issues as long as it is setup correctly and calibrated.

@thundertruck78 4 жыл бұрын

Takes a little current or wind, you will have over correction in dead slick calm

@jonallyn928 4 жыл бұрын

@@Catfishedge I'll give it a try as soon as it stops raining. I'll post a reply then.

@jonallyn928 4 жыл бұрын

@@thundertruck78 Thanks Jeff Boubel.

@jonallyn928 4 жыл бұрын

@@Catfishedge I went through the Sensor Cal and offset process again. No change. I have a video. How can I post it so you can see exactly what I'm talking about?

@shyguy8240 2 жыл бұрын

Where is the best place to mount the heading sensor? Bow or on the side console. Mine was mount next the to the side console. Will my spot lock, spot lock from the head sensor and not the bow of the boat? I will be off 5-6 feet each time if so

@Catfishedge 2 жыл бұрын

Bow on centerline of the boat

@4wheelliving132 2 жыл бұрын

The only time I've had problems with spot lock is in dead calm situations. If there's a wind or a current it works fine, but if I'm crappie fishing in a dead calm bay, and if the boat drifts off one way or another it tends to over react and kicks the boat one way or another to try to get back to its starting point. Sometimes it does it pretty hard and almost knocks you off your feet

@Catfishedge 2 жыл бұрын

Gen 1 or Gen 2 spotlock? Gen 2 shouldn't do that.

@4wheelliving132 2 жыл бұрын

@@Catfishedge I don't know. The boat had it on there when I bought it and it was a 2017. I just bought a new boat and am having a Ulterra put on it, so that should be the latest upgrade

@DatGuy960 Жыл бұрын

@@4wheelliving132 a LOT of people are having problems with the spot lock on Gen 1 Ultrex motors. There's actually a 'laundry list' of issues with the Ultrex. Steering sensors not sealed, exposed to the environment, spot lock malfunctioning/not working, nav function not working, foot pedal not water-resistant with connectors exposed and not corrosion or water-resistant and so on and so on. When CS is contacted instructions are given to disassemble the foot pedal and unplug/reconnect any connectors to free connector of corrosion(wth?). I wonder if they thought it might not be used around d water or in the rain? Smh

@bobczz3919 Жыл бұрын

Go to your system menu and find boat scale. There are 5 different scales, try -1 or -2. This boat scale is determining how much power the trolling motor puts out to get it back on spot. A bigger heavier boat would need more thrust than a lighter boat.

@kenthayer6255 3 жыл бұрын

Does the sensor need to be placed beside the trolling motor? Or can the sensor be on the center console?

@Catfishedge 3 жыл бұрын

Close to trolling motor as possible and on centerline of the boat

@adrainanderson2475 4 жыл бұрын

How do I correct a offset to large? Does the heading sensor need to close to the tm motor? Mine is located on the helm station on a center console.

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

As close to the trolling motor as possible. Offset is in the settings.

@lightsout827 3 жыл бұрын

Yea mine is mounted up on the bow next to the TM

@brucenauber3223 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2 helix 9 units one is gen2 w/ SI chirp (transducer off the back of boat) and the other is gen3 w/Mega DI (front unit). I also have a minnkota I pilot unit w/ internal DI sensor. My issue is to sync both units with trolling motor and being able to sync both helix units. I can get them to sync without trolling motor in the mix only. I have an Ethernet cable to each unit and a Ethernet switch. If you could let me know how to wire this all up w/ adapters needed would be a great help. I went online to figure out how to hook it up as it is now.

@brucenauber3223 4 жыл бұрын

The trolling motor is a terrova. Forgot to tell you that

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t network sonar units, can’t help but call Humminbird support they’ll help you out.

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t network sonar units, can’t help but call Humminbird support they’ll help you out.

@rayosteen4339 4 жыл бұрын

Is it supposed to always turn into the current or wind when u hit the anchor button?

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

It will, yes

@outdoorsman9384 4 жыл бұрын

I seen a video on if you mount your sensor too close too the trolling motor the magnetic field will throw off sensor and how do you hook it up for power?

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

There's a lot of made up nonsense on the internet. Humminbird advised, mount on the centerline of the boat and as close to the trolling motor as possible.

@outdoorsman9384 4 жыл бұрын

Catfish Edge apparently like politics, know one knows what to believe,,ughhh

@shiverware2124 3 жыл бұрын

@@Catfishedge The first page of the manual literally says it needs to be at least 24" away from the motor and especially the power leads.

@Catfishedge 3 жыл бұрын

Ok. Whatever you say! You do what you think is best.