Minkota Ulterra 24 volt 80 lb thrust

[Quin T Rex]

Considering on making an investment into the Minkota Ulterra has anybody had any experience good bad or indifferent with this motor?? It will also have spot lock. Saw a few videos but would really like to hear from someone who actually has one mounted on there boat. How efficient is the alternator charger for a 2 bank system?? Thanks

[wyldbillnj]

Personally I have a Rhodan on my boat. 36 volt for the size of my CC...depends on your boat what size you need.
I love the Rhodan...very efficient.

[hammer4reel]

Originally Posted by wyldbillnj

Personally I have a Rhodan on my boat. 36 volt for the size of my CC...depends on your boat what size you need.
I love the Rhodan...very efficient.

How well does it keep an exact Position on with your 32 ?
how any hours do you get out of the 36 volt system ?

Been hearing both the Rhodan and the Ulterra are getting burned up pretty quick on boats over 28 '

I have been considering one on my 32

[wyldbillnj]

It holds me quite steady. I can't complain. A lot easier than dropping an anchor...pulling up once its caught and not being where you want to be. Damn...ive gotten a full day of togging out of it with juice to spare. At 120 lb of thrust...I can be sitting in a current, put it in manual and have thrust to spare to pull me away or adjust my position a few feet. Have to check how high your bow is. My rhodan is a 7 ft...and a 2 ft chop will take it out of the water at times.
im in monmouth cove if you ever wanted to take a look. Easy to install actually. just need space to put 3 big ass batteries!

[henro]

I have an 80lb Ulterra on my 17’ G3 and it works great. Hands free control and all the added features of the i-Pilot like spot lock, cruise control, autopilot etc are really awesome when fishing alone.

[wyldbillnj]

Is that an auto deploy or manual deploy?

[hammer4reel]

Originally Posted by wyldbillnj

Is that an auto deploy or manual deploy?

Ulterra us Auto deploy .
I have that motor on my 18’ crest liner for the river .it works great .
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Been looking at the Rhodan, in the 120 for my contender .
If I could get a whole day togging it’s def a great investment

[wyldbillnj]

Im almost positive you could. Ive done it on mine...36 v system with Group 31s. Works great.