Keep Your Minn Kota Ulterra PROBLEM FREE (Troubleshooting and Maintenance)

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4 жыл бұрын

The Minn Kota Ulterra trolling motor is the best trolling motor I've ever owned. I've been running the Minn Kota Ulterra trolling motor on my catfish boat for 3+ years and had two different motors and haven't had one single issue. I've had a lot of people reach out to me that are having issues with their Minn Kota Ulterra and like most other marine electronics issues the problem is usually a bad installation or operator error. I've yet to touch one single motor that had issues that were a Minn Kota-related problem. In this week's video, I'm taking a deep dive into the Minn Kota Ulterra and how to make sure you won't have any stow and deploy problems with your motor. Its simple stuff, good clean installs, and basic periodic maintenance will keep you up and running with no problems.
Timestamps
00:37 How to keep your Minn Kota Ulterra problem-free
1:01 Stow and deploy issues because of an improper install
03:25 Ulterra maintenance for problem-free operation
03:35 Keep the track tight (the most common problem)
04:35 Lubricating the track
05:30 Lubricating the latch pins
06:00 Lubricating the internal mechanism
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@scottvan6064

I've been using my unit for four years and never did any maintenance, BUT that changes today. Thanks for the tips

@seanmoore5300 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. One thing I would add is that if you are replacing an older motor with a new ulterra, make sure that you have a properly sized circuit breaker. Found on my boat that the previous owner had a 40a breaker installed and the 24v ulterra calls for a 60a. This most certainly caused my random shut offs under heavy load and most likely the one stow error I had.

@marquiblaylock3551 4 жыл бұрын

I love my Ulterra trolling motor. Never knew I could tighten the track, thank you.

@ronaldfoster2954 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. The best Ulterra user video I’ve found on KZfaq. I just completed the install of my Ulterra and still need to put it in water too check everything. I can’t check the deploy and trim until I get it off the trailer due to crank clearance.

@brianwathen5285 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video‼️Just bought a new Ulterra and this will be super helpful over a long long life with a well maintained unit! Thanks Chad!

@bradbernst1113 4 жыл бұрын

This video was extremely helpful and informative. I have had my Ulterra for 3 years. Last season it started having problems deploying and would stop and show motor error. I brought it to the Minnkota service Centre in my area. I was told just to clean the shaft with armor all wipes. I asked about preventative maintenance etc. After paying the $100 bill for them to wipe it down it has continued to give me problems frustrating me on the water without my trolling motor. I just completed everything you mentioned from the tension of the belt to the lubrication. It is now deploying and stowing without issue. Many thanks.

@RobaloRick 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Chad! I ran into issues right at the end of my coast trip. I watched this video and fixed my problem. I cleaned the track and adjusted the tension on the belt and all checked good! Thanks... 😊👍🏻🎣☕️👊🏻🌊🦈

@Begohan1234 4 жыл бұрын

I've had two ulterras, an older one (still with the new remote) 80lb, and a new 112lb with the down imaging built in, have had 0 issues so far except the other day after 80 hours of use with this new one it wouldn't deploy. I wiggled the shaft and it kind of released like it was binding and then it's worked perfect since.

@jerryronke6434 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! After seeing all the reviews stating deploy and stow issues I was reconsidering purchasing an Ulterra. Now after watching this I'm sure most are operator errors, and the Ulterra is trolling motor I'm purchasing.

@danosborn123 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought a very little used Ulterra. Selling my Terrova now. Been wanting one for several years now. Very excited. And thanks for the tips!!!

@mixmastertoronto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video. Been having deploy issues all summer.

@zachparton4870 4 жыл бұрын

Good info. My dad has one. Had stow/deploy error. Lubed it properly and it works better than new.

@mohamedelgohary7774 2 жыл бұрын

I love my Ulterra and you made such a great video. I added your video to Bass pro shop review section. Thank you so much

@rippinglipsadventures 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your video and have watched it a number of times. I'm currently working on a step-by-step tutorial video on how I launch my boat with the Ulterra. One KZfaq tip I can share with you... take your first zero off the time stamps you put in your description and KZfaq will auto-generate actual cut-to positions for your video. You have

@catfishstalkeroutdoorswith530 4 жыл бұрын

I am upgrading to the Ulterra Thanks for the video!

@Tracy.Lynn2.0 3 жыл бұрын

I am loving your videos! For a lady angler I can follow along smoothly.

@gmermaid1 2 жыл бұрын

Thinking about buying an ulterra. Read about problems however your video is excellent and I feel much better about buying one. Tom Greene

@thomasstott3929 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the troubleshooting tips. I bought my Minn Kota Ulterra 8 months ago and was used very little the first 4 months. It was great until 2 weeks ago and would not stow. I had noticed that it sounded louder while deploy and stow process over the past 6 weeks. It was repaired under warranty by authorized service dealer and he replaced the trim assembly and told me it was caused by water in the head. I asked why head is not sealed to keep water out, but he said water will get in the head. He suggested to deploy and stow after wash down to drain the head. I do wash down the unit each time I come in from salt water but have never raised unit to drain head. I am also going to get some 100% silicone spray to try your tips.and hope this keeps me away from the service dealer. I had the Terrova I pilot before getting this unit last October and really like the I Pilot, but now I am thinking I should have stayed with the manual deploy and stow from all the problems I am hearing about the Ulterra.

@rookiehooksetslt3352 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice 👍🎣

@paulwilliams2603 4 жыл бұрын

Good video, I too have been running the Ulterra for about 4 years now. I hear people comment to me while I am at the ramp or on the water that there is to many moving parts and the motor will someday leave me abandoned on the water. Well it hasn’t happened yet, and I love this motor. Thanks for the tips on maintenance. Hopefully it will lead to those naysayers reevaluating their resistance to a magnificent machine.