2017 BUYER’S GUIDE
ELECTRONICS
ACCESSORIES
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Meet the Minn kota ultrex
Minn Kota’s newest trolling motor took Best of Show honors at the 2016 ICAST New
Product Showcase, generating much fanfare and chatter among members of the media
and professional anglers in attendance. Here’s the scoop on the new Ultrex.
The basics: The Ultrex combines the swiveling foot pedal design and responsiveness
of a cable-steer trolling motor that most bass anglers prefer with the automatic control
capabilities of an electronic-steer trolling motor.
The specs: Choose between 24-volt, 80-pound-thrust or 36-volt, 112-pound-thrust
versions with 45-, 52- or 60-inch shaft. $2,199.99 to $2,799.99
minnkotamotors.com
LoCk IT uP
The DuraSafe E-Lock
has been around for a few
years and is a proven prod-
uct. Now it’s available for
Minn Kota quick-release
trolling motor brackets. The
lock mounts flush to the
bracket so it can’t be cut.
$29.95
Lift assist makes stowing
and deploying easy.
durasafelocks.com
Digital Maximizer
conserves battery life.
The i-Pilot system
allows the motor’s
speed and direction to
be wirelessly con-
trolled with a remote
or smartphone app.
Control buttons are on both
the foot pedal and remote.
Heel/toe steering is
just like standard
cable-steer models.
Electronic control requires
minimal pressure on the foot
pedal to change direction.
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There’s no recoil
in the head when
your foot is
removed from
the pedal.
Spot-Lock uses GPS and minor trolling
motor adjustments to “anchor” the
boat in place.
The composite shaft
is indestructible.
AutoPilot automatically guides
the boat on a selected path.
The Universal Sonar 2 system’s transducer is
integrated into the lower unit to cut down on
interference and reduce the risk of damage.
FLWFISHING.COM I DECEMBER 2016