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Post by getlinewet on Sept 28, 2020 12:45:28 GMT -5
Can anyone explain the advantages or disadvantages of a freshwater Minn Kota Ulterra vs. the saltwater version? Also, can anyone tell me if I need a new trolling motor? I currently have the Minn Kota powerdrive 2. What is probable life expectancy for this unit? I've used it very hard for over 6 years now and it seems to be losing power even with fresh batteries, so I'm afraid the motor is just giving out. Has anyone experienced the same problem? Should I just bite the bullet and get a new motor?
Also, the Ulterra looks sweet, but I've noticed several posters complain about problems with the unit. Will it hold up and is it worth $2400?
Thanks for any suggestions.
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Post by mwardncsu on Sept 28, 2020 14:08:45 GMT -5
> Can anyone explain the advantages or disadvantages of a freshwater Minn Kota Ulterra vs. the saltwater version? white vs. black The Riptide is supposed to have better salt-water corrosion protection in the paint/coating... the Terrova version (black) can be had with integrated transducer in the nosecone. On your existing motor - could be the brushes on the motor are worn out perhaps...
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Post by getlinewet on Sept 28, 2020 15:21:03 GMT -5
Thanks Mike. I'm all thumbs so I would have to have the work on the pd2 done at a shop. If it were you, would you just get a new Minn Kota?
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Post by mwardncsu on Sept 28, 2020 20:43:05 GMT -5
It’s not too bad to get the motor apart. Getting it back together takes 3 hands sometimes but doable. But then it might not be that... I assume you’ve pulled the prop and made sure there is not line wrapped on the shaft? If so it could be a cut seal and water has gotten in the motor housing
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Post by getlinewet on Sept 29, 2020 9:06:06 GMT -5
Yes, I pulled the prop and checked...no fishing line around the shaft. I think she's just a gonner and I'll have to suck it up and buy the ulterra
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Post by coheasion on Sept 29, 2020 14:23:00 GMT -5
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Post by getlinewet on Sept 29, 2020 15:13:03 GMT -5
Thanks Chris, but it looks like a herculean project for my skill set. I'd botch it for sure.
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Post by coheasion on Sept 29, 2020 15:48:30 GMT -5
Ok - I just thinking you are looking for an excuse to go with the Ulterra! ;-)
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Post by getlinewet on Sept 29, 2020 17:11:09 GMT -5
You may be correcrt That ulterra looks really nice!!
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