Minn Kota Ulterra Quest First Impression.

[@pistolcreek]

That setup looks absolutely perfect! Look forward to seeing all the fish you land out of that bad boy.

[@murdok1100]

Great boat and motor. Look forward to seeing you on the water

[@user-zm6on9hv7o]

Please keep videos on Quest operation coming

[@SLYFishing]

I've had the Ulterra Quest for about a month now and I agree that it's a beast. It will pull my 22' Tritoon (Pontoon) along at 3.8 MPH. I went a different direction on the quick release bracket and it serves a totally different, and useful, purpose. In addition to being able to easily remove the Ulterra Quest, it also allows you to easily move the motor back 10". This is great for moving the motor back for docking, trailering, and putting on the cover. This quick release is the new MKA-57 Quest quick release bracket and it is also a very heavy well built bracket. It has a lever that locks and releases it.

[@troutmagnetman]

Thanks for watching and the good info.

[@camilrykowski5765]

Great vid! You didn't really get into details about why the quick release plate isn't necessary. Can you please elaborate? Thanks!

[@troutmagnetman]

Thanks.....The Quest motors are very easy to do a manual stow if needed. So for me the quick release is just a nicety and not a necessity.

[@eduardocabraldacosta]

Great video. I was wondering if Hummingbirds Gen4 can read both Mega GPS built in transducer and its original transducer on stern of the boat. The first one is from Ethernet, and the second one is from cable, isn’t it?

[@christopherburns5195]

How close is the steering column to the boat when deployed?

[@pugguminc.648]

By any chance did you try putting it on an old quick release bracket like the mka 16? I don't understand why they want to charge so much for the new quick mounting brackets if the holes are the same Tia

[@troutmagnetman]

I have not had it on another plate. I didn’t have a plate on my old boat and this is the only plate I ever purchased.

[@glenndaugherity6187]

Great video I was wondering how different are the mounting holes compared to the non Quest motor ? I’ve read where they are different. Did you have a non Quest on this boat prior ? Thanks again

[@troutmagnetman]

Thanks for watching. This boat is a new build so this is new motor. Had old Ulterras on my boat I sold. It is my understanding, and from what I’ve seen, the mounting holes are same pattern. But you must use all 6 holes. Must have a very robust area to mount this motor. This motor would not have worked on my old boat as the plate where the trolling motor would mount was not robust enough. This motor comes in at 110 pounds.

[@jkoz470]

Those are some loud church mouses you have there.

[@curtadams3281]

Surprisingly loud...I'm hoping it's because of the fact it is on a light aluminum boat....I wouldn't be happy if it was that loud on my Lund...my old Ulterra isn't nearly that loud .

[@troutmagnetman]

@curtadams3281 when I say quite I am talking about the motor with the prop. It is extremely quiet. As for the sounds of stow and deploy I couldn’t care less about that. I could hear both my old Ulterras prop turning in the water. This new one with the brushless motor is virtually noise free when in operation. That shop, and aluminum boat is amplifying the stow deploy sounds also.

[@curtadams3281]

I understand that the prop motor is quieter...I motor that turns the head, to the right or left just sounded very loud when it was in the water on your video. I have seen a couple other videos that sounds much quieter when turning the head right and left. I mean no offense, I was just surprised how your new sounded fairly loud .

[@jkoz470]

It was just a joke. No ill will implied. I’ll be getting one soon and if I see it as an issue I’ll drop the motor earlier before I get to my spot. Keep on fishin’

[@Sirfixalot-pj8vp]

I agree. When on spot lock my 2018 ulterra is definitely quieter than what I heard in this video when he was on the water. The sound immediately caught my attention when he was on spot lock. The simpler manual stow feature is a big plus however. I had to manually stow my existing ulterra a couple of times. PITA. And you have to have the tools on board to do it. The last time while on the water I just pulled the whole motor off and set it in the floor of the boat via my quick release bracket. I will have to watch more videos as they come available to see if others appear quieter in spot lock. Maybe you just have a super super microphone. I have also been on the wrong end of my 2018 ulterra choking itself on its umbilical cord and I hope the design of the new quest has addressed that as well. Thank you for the video.

[@gregtoland2473]

How do I install my Lowrance transducer?

[@bayoustateoutdoors9650]

You mentioned there’s a cheaper Ulterra for $1000 less, can u elaborate the differences please ? And are there 2 different names?

[@darrellhoward9755]

Trout magnet, Im confused about the quick motor disconnect. If I want to have an option to quickly detach the motor from the boat, the quick release allows me to do that. Are you saying there is another option to quickly release the motor from the boat when I want to store it inside the garage opposed to leaving it attached to the boat?

[@troutmagnetman]

Thanks for watching. If you intend to take the motor off and put in your garage then yes you need the quick release plate. The manual stow method does not allow you to remove the motor from the mounting. The manual stow just allows you to get the shaft up and out of the water and stowed back in the cradle. I know I sure would hate to take that motor off and put in the garage. At 110 pounds I know I couldn’t do it. But it in the end the quick release plate is really the way to go.

[@darrellhoward9755]

Thanks for clearing that up, is that the MKA56 quick disconnect? @@troutmagnetman

[@troutmagnetman]

Yes it is the MK A 56.

[@richardmatthys7133]

Where did you get those steps for the front of the boat?

[@troutmagnetman]

Those are made by Omega. High quality.......omegaboatstep.com

[@4JeffReyes]

How shallow can you run the motor?

[@stevemcminn3434]

Besides bolting it down to the boat what all did you have to do to program it same as the old! Did you have to calibrate it pair the remote up to it anything special?

[@troutmagnetman]

Thanks for watching.....you have to pair the remote and do a keel offset. Most boats will have this motor mounted to an angle....mine is pointed straight ahead. But pairing and the keel offset procedure is about as simple as it can get.

[@camilrykowski5765]

Hi again, quick question on the gray button on top of the control head next to the pairing button. What is it?

[@troutmagnetman]

Not really sure. It is a signal strength indicator but I have not seen anything at all in the manual about it and on the water I have not really paid any attention to it. Will check it out next time I’m on the water and let you know.

[@mplandon]

My older series Ulterra drifts allot (and it chokes itself on it's own cord) - friends Lowrance holds allot tighter and allot smoother. Would you consider this unit a big upgrade in holding on a spot?

[@troutmagnetman]

It's a huge upgrade!

[@2cthetruth]

Kinda personal question, but how big is your shaft?

[@troutmagnetman]

It’s 45 inches. Plenty for the boat I have.

[@2cthetruth]

@@troutmagnetman ok thank you!

[@williestephens4327]

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[@thomaskong5]

Do you have any recommendations on a jdm ajing or area UL rod for 1/64 and 1/32 oz jigs that’s under $200? Currently using a daiwa presso 7’6” and would like to upgrade. I mostly fish lakes so 6-7’ would be ideal so I can get some distance. I was looking at the Tenryu Rayz Alter RZA62UL-S but it’s on preorder and a little pricey.

[@troutmagnetman]

Email sent.

[@Mark-dj5qf]

Does it have the same foot print as the older one? Mounting it I mean. Thanks

[@troutmagnetman]

Same mounting holes.

[@stevemcminn3434]

Does it have I track, will it bolt right on my old Ulterra last it comes with foot control and newer remote style?

[@troutmagnetman]

It has advance GPS features....more than I'll ever use......and that includes iTrack.....foot pedal....and new remote. The hole pattern is same.

[@bjzfishing]

How the auto stow and deploy? Does it still have all the stow/deploy issues with the previous ulterras?

[@troutmagnetman]

I’ve had this motor out 4 times. No issues at all. This motor is in another league from the old versions.

[@bjzfishing]

@@troutmagnetman Do you think it is enough now to add a 360 direct to the shaft?

[@troutmagnetman]

@@bjzfishing I can't answer that. I know on the old ones it would eventually cause problems.

[@IRLfishing]

What mount is it .. i need make a order

[@troutmagnetman]

The mount is the Minn Kota Quick Release Bracket / MKA-56

[@camilrykowski5765]

@@troutmagnetman Can you touch on the 2 different versions of the quick release plates/brackets. the mka-56 vs the mka -57? I'm thinking I want the mka -57

[@troutmagnetman]

@@camilrykowski5765 the 56 is static and the 57 allow you to move the motor back 10 inches. Probably the better way to go. I got the 56...really should have got the 57.

[@plem7210]

Just make sure if you get the slide back bracket. That you angle the motor more into the boat. So the motor head does not stick out outside of the boat. Important when docking in the slide back position. That the trolling motor head can not hit the dock. If you come into the dock or leave the dock at a faster speed. You could catch the motor head. Knocking it off.

[@wiscowalleye7954]

Does it fit in the same footprint as the old ulterra. For example the same amount of overhang from the previous mounting holes?

[@troutmagnetman]

Not sure as I don’t remember the exact overhang of the older motors. The installation manual has very precise guidelines. And just eyeballing it looks the same. The screw holes are same pattern as older motors. But unlike the older motor where you get away with only using four on this one you must use all six.

[@wiscowalleye7954]

@@troutmagnetman oh wow thanks. Must be a heavy sucker. Lol

[@troutmagnetman]

@wiscowalleye7954 110 pounds.

[@glenndaugherity6187]

@@troutmagnetmanDo you recall the weight of the Gen 2 Ulterra ? I have that one and I can lift it up onto my bow but I don’t know about 110#

[@troutmagnetman]

@glenndaugherity6187 it was 80 pounds. I used to take it off my old boat myself. But if the Quest has to come off I got to get help.

[@scottkietzmann2065]

Much louder than the 2018 version

[@troutmagnetman]

Not sure what you mean. I owned a 2018 version and a 2015 version. When I am talking quiet I am talking about the motor itself..that turns the prop. No comparing with the previous 2 versions. This motor is in another league completely all the way around.

[@scottkietzmann2065]

@@troutmagnetman the sound when it deploys and turns is extremely loud compared to mine

[@rickycunningham7968]

Loudest church mouse I’ve heard. I agree about the beef but still way too loud. I’ve had the ulterra for a long time but it’s just too noisy. I’ll be looking hard at the power pole

[@user-kj6ny9lq9y]

Hi, I would like to request your feedback on trout fishing in the US. Is it possible to contact you via email?

[@troutmagnetman]

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