MINN KOTA ULTREX - i-Pilot Link

[@shipslab1948]

*This makes my old motor look like a toy **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it's well built. I haven't had it on the water yet, but I'm very sure it will perform just fine.*

[@CouchOperator1]

You have made the best video on youtube explaining the i pilot link features... thank you.

[@BassinBuntin]

Thanks Thomas. I'm glad you find it useful.

[@idaniamairena4191]

Love this trolling motor!!! Has more power than I expected. Hit a few tree limbs in the water and didn’t even put a scratch on it. Seems like it’s built very well

[@bmwstan1]

Just mounted a Ultrex and Helix 10 G4N +. Your tips are very clear. First time out tomorrow on Lake Ft Smith AR. Thank you

[@BassinBuntin]

Tight lines!

[@santadj33]

Great video. I think I understand all the steps now. Others skipped steps assuming we all understood the products. I am 70 years old and just bought my one boat network boat system. I can't wait to get it in the water. Thank you. I am now a follower of yours.

[@BassinBuntin]

Holler if you have any questions.

[@sandyridge811]

Thanks, brother for the video. Just bought a boat with the Ultrex. Your video was helpful in understanding the features and will certainly help me put fish in the boat! Your video probably saved many hours of trial and error.

[@BassinBuntin]

I'm glad you liked it. Feel free to contact me if you have any other questions.

[@jdcisz7980]

EXCELLENT DEMONSTRATION VIDEO. WELL DONE!! Clear, concise, easy to follow, great camera angles. Excellent teaching. Thank you.

[@BassinBuntin]

Thank you. I'll be doing a follow up soon.

[@1MoreFish]

Probably one of the best tutorial videos on the Ultrex I have seen. This helps me tremendously now that I'm in the market for a new bass boat. Nicely done and thank you!

[@randallbeckett2366]

Instablaster

[@cameronmanly2441]

Helped me a lot! And sold me on buying a link and switching to humminbird

[@speedpiet887]

Thank you, super good video. Its Nice you take your time to explain it. Best video on the ultrex. I Will use this video many times to learn how to use my ultrex here in denmark and also when I fish in sweden. Your always welcome here in denmark , I will happily be your fishing guide

[@donhack3862]

The best video of the explaining the functions of the hummingbird and the I pilot link!

[@jsboening]

Thanks so much for making this video. Straight to the point and spoken in plain English and not some engineers jargon. I’m getting my new boat with this system and this gives me a huge jump start on these features.

[@BassinBuntin]

I'm glad you liked it.

[@billbrantley7290]

You have helped me immensely. Can not wait to get out and try these tips!!

[@BassinBuntin]

Glad I could help.

[@TheDaneForever]

Great video! Thank you for taking the time to explain and demonstrate all the I-pilot features.

[@jasonclark625]

Great video, just ordered the ultrex I pilot link with mdi . Definitely made it much easier for me to understand how to use it all. Thank u

[@BassinBuntin]

I'm glad it was helpful. Hit me up if you have any questions when you get on the watee.

[@tonyhriding3]

I am getting ready to buy a ultrex and your video has a lot of good info to help me out. Thank you

[@BassinBuntin]

I'm glad it was helpful.

[@randy1ization]

just bought the exact same set up.,, cant wait to try it out,, ive been in the stone age with a cable steer trolling motor and a helix 5.

[@BassinBuntin]

Good deal. Holler if you need help.

[@randy1ization]

thanks man, for once in my life I called my electronics guy, and told him,, I want the best,, not last years bullshit, not old generation, I want the most up to date, best stuff you can get... I went fishing on a guys boat who had the technology, he let me run the boat,, and I caught fish that I would never have caught before, fighting the wind with my cable steer trolling motor.. I got the helix 10 with the latest lakemaster vx map card too.. the ultrex seems to be what the pros favor... I expect my catch rate to go up at least 30 percent.. and have alot more fun doing it., @@BassinBuntin

[@kennethtavares4385]

Fantastic video on the important features of the I pilot system.. Thank you!

[@BassinBuntin]

Thank you.

[@greyhunter9287]

Great video! Thanks! I am buying a new boat and was looking at the humminbird paired with the Terrova as I have a smaller lighter boat. This was very helpful and it looks to me like this system ciould be well worth the dollars.

[@NHBackcountryGuide]

This answered a lot of questions I had. Thanks for making this video.

[@BassinBuntin]

I'm glad you liked John.

[@dmkmd10]

Great video. Best one I’ve found. Answered all my questions. Well done and thank you.

[@flippindocks8183]

Just got my Ultrex Link. This video helped me tremendously. Thank you!!!!!

[@BassinBuntin]

Glad it helped you. I'm working on another one. It'll be out soon.

[@flippindocks8183]

@@BassinBuntin a few things the ultrex owner's manual doesn't cover: 1. How do you turn on the lanyard remote. 2. How do you turn the lanyard off. 3. How do you charge it? (Port location). Could you possible go over all the lanyard controls? Thanks.

[@scottdouglas1538]

Outstanding bro. Excellent and well explained. Thank you!

[@soonerfan1675]

Great video! Use caution when using Autopilot. I was using it to change location on a small lake. I was standing on the bow with my hands on my knees watching the side scan on the Helix when we hit a submerged tree. I dang near went head first over the bow and probably would have been run over and left behind if I hadn't grabbed my butt seat pole and hung on. I still use it but I make sure of my safe position on the boat.

[@BassinBuntin]

The same thing has happened to me.

[@stevewalls6253]

Great video! All the information I was missing!

[@BassinBuntin]

Great! Holler anytime.

[@anthonyrorrer2618]

Thanks. I have been searching for a tutorial on my Ultrex.

[@BassinBuntin]

Let me know if you need any more info. I'd be glad to help.

[@crowejr77]

I agree, the best to the point explanation of ipilot. Thanks man

[@BassinBuntin]

Thank you. Glad you got some value out of it.

[@randy1ization]

I think you can control the trolling motor from the humminbird as well, as far a speed.

[@BassinBuntin]

Yes, you can adjust speed, steer and spot lock from the Humminbird.

[@randy1ization]

maybe u can make a vid on that, thanks @@BassinBuntin

[@mikegrap5409]

Excellent video, keep em up!

[@BassinBuntin]

Thanks Mike!

[@scottburgle2169]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you!

[@BassinBuntin]

Thank you Scott!

[@SCVM__]

Thank You for making it clear that an additional $170 - $350 purchase of lakemaster maps is required to link the Humminbird and Minn Kota together. Shame on them for hiding this fact in vague wording and almost impossible to find fine print. Does the directional capability (still) also require an external puck GPS sensor? I'm researching Helix 9 Si G3N Mega

[@BassinBuntin]

All navigation features require the puck GPS sensor. It comes with the Ultrex.

[@timtillfishing5906]

Do you need one lake master chip or do you need one for front and one for console

[@felixmikkialmosttoasted3911]

To my understanding is with Autochart Live they can keep their Lakemaster maps as it serves only a couple lakes in my province anyways.

[@randy1ization]

according to humminbird, everything will work without the puck except the jog feature on the newest ultrex with i pilot link,.., . except on the quest motors,, they dont need a puck..

[@jeffholmes5146]

Great video! Just learned a lot about these units! Does it matter if the Lake Master chips are plugged into the Helix unit on the bow or does it need to be plugged into the Helix at the console or does it not matter as long as they are networked together? I have a similar setup as you with the Wisconsin and Great Plains Lake Master Plus cards. I bought this boat with the Helix and Minn Kota Ultrex already set up and just trying to dial it in now. Thanks

[@BassinBuntin]

If you use the Humminbird network it doesn't matter. All the features will be available from any unit in the network. However, if you do not use the network adapter you'll have to have the unit you want to utilize these features connected to the Ultrex. Hope this helps. Tight lines!

[@alanaho4915]

Just came upon your channel when I did a search. I love the explanations. I have a Ultrex i-Pilot and a HB Helix 12 G3N at the console. They are not networked. So the questions are Is updating from i-Pilot to I-Pilot Link worth the $860 from Minn kota? If I do update to a Link can my "network" be Bluetooth only or do I have to hardwire? Thanks!

[@randy1ization]

as far as I know you still have to hardwire. there is an extra cable coming out of the head of the trolling motor that plugs into the helix.. via an adapter cable,, minn kota supplied it,, one for the helix 7 and a different one for all other 8 and above humminbird units.

[@scottsheffield2594]

Very informative video. Im planning on upgrading my graphs next year and eventually to an Ultrex. Your video gave me just what I have been wanting to know. Thanks for sharing

[@BassinBuntin]

Scott Sheffield thank you. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@scottsheffield2594]

Nitroman Z20 I do have a question. Does the Lake Master card work good around the Mobile Delta as far as showing most creeks? I currently have a cheaper graphic that uses the chart plotter and in some creeks it show like I’m on land. I have been waiting on buying a lake card to see which unit that I upgrade to.

[@BassinBuntin]

@@scottsheffield2594 no . The Lake Master chip doesn't show the contour detail very well in the creeks around Mobile. However, the Auto-Chart Live feature on the new Humminbirds allows you to scan and map the contour over time. You can store your personal maps in the unit's internal memory or an SD Card for future reference. It's really easy to use. Just enable it and drive. It will map while you're on pad at slow speeds.

[@scottsheffield2594]

Nitroman Z20 thanks for that information. You have been very helpful.

[@sheaffergrubbs6056]

Awsome job my friend.

[@BassinBuntin]

Thank you.

[@michaelbutler4961]

Thank you for posting. You didn't mention the remote. Do you know if the remote would allow you to do everything the foot control does? I'm looking to use it in a trolling environment in a bowrider boat and don't want to have to be at the foot pedal to do anything. I'd rather be at the tending rods at the back of the boat and have my hummingbird fish finder at the consol. In spring fishing I usually have the cabin area enclosed so access to the bow is limited. Thanks again for your review :)

[@snj2245]

great video man, appreciate the work.

[@BassinBuntin]

Thank you!

[@CiscoKid-vf4qj]

I agree the best video on Ultrex.

[@charleskemp1256]

Excellent tutorial!

[@BassinBuntin]

Thank you. I'm hope it helps.

[@markjackson3132]

Great video, would like to see one using remote

[@BassinBuntin]

I'll work on that soon.

[@Harleychromeman]

Great job on your video, I just bought this minn kota trolling motor and I already have same humminberg as you, Question, do I have to buy 2 lake master chip for each units to be linked? If you could let me know that would be greatly appreciated. Greg

[@robertlawson5510]

The only units that share lakemaster maps are the Solix Units.

[@BassinBuntin]

I believe the Solix series shares map chips. I'm not sure though.

[@kccatfishing4929]

Couldnt you couple the units together with a dongle for each unit and an Ethernet cable...so they share the same mapping

[@TonyGruber2009]

Hi! Thanks for sharing the video of your setup. I think it is great! Could you tell me approximately how much this is going to cost me to get my boat setup like this? The humminbirds, Ultrex trolling motor and to have it all installed and networked.Thanks again, Tony

[@BassinBuntin]

Ultrex $2400, Humminbird Helix 12 $2000, Humminbird Network Switch $250, Misc cables $150, Install $200. Total - $5000.

[@TonyGruber2009]

@@BassinBuntinall right, thank you for letting me know.

[@jelkecha]

If you are following a contour in autopilot... and the trolling motor is tracking along and then lets say you get a snag while fishing. Does/can the ipilot/humminibird have a quick "go back" feature so the boat will track back to where you were so you can get your snag released? Could the "go to" "back track" option be used for this?

[@appalachianboundenduro]

for your motor and depth finder, with this video do you have the mega side image or the mega down image? thank you

[@BassinBuntin]

MDI

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

I'm a new Subscriber, outstanding video!! One of the very best I've seen to date! My question ,1.) Have you noticed any significant increase in battery power loss / run time when using spot lock or other features? I am running the Minn Kota Maxxum 70lb 24v 52" shaft on my 195TX . I definitely want to upgrade to the ULTREX, and I know I'd be using the spot lock and contour follow feature ALOT!! just curious about your battery power.. Thank you! Great Job!

[@BassinBuntin]

Thank you Rodney! No, I have not seen significant battery discharge when using any of the features. I still go all day without issue.

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

@@BassinBuntin Thank You very much!

[@shawnbradford8651]

Awesome video !!!

[@BassinBuntin]

Thank you.

[@lesliesmith5793]

Thank You that helps a lots!!!

[@mburke1211]

I own an Ultrex and HB units, and am pretty good at operating them. I will keep this video in my queue as a refresher. Very well done!

[@lowelltaylor1314]

mburke1211 I have a question when I push the go to button I don’t get an option for the contour can u give me any suggestions thanks in advance

[@mburke1211]

Lowell Taylor I assume you have a Lakemaster map card for the body of water you’re on? They are required for follow the contour. If so, do you have an Ultrex or Ulterra with iPilot Link? If you have both, it should work.

[@lowelltaylor1314]

mburke1211 yes I have lake master chip and I have the ultrex I’m guessing something is wrong with my unit no sure though

[@mburke1211]

Lowell Taylor Sorry if the question is repetitive, but you’re sure your Ultrex is the iPilot LINK version? If so, I agree you may have an issue.

[@lowelltaylor1314]

mburke1211 yes I’m sure but on my graph on the accessory test screen the I pilot shows not connected

[@joshpetit5084]

Awesome video! Very informative.

[@BassinBuntin]

Thanks Josh! Holler if I can help.

[@411sponge72]

This is outstanding information!! Thank you very much!!

[@BassinBuntin]

Thank you Bill! Holler if I can help.

[@411sponge72]

@@BassinBuntin Thank you!! I finally bit the bullet!! Just ordered one!!! Expect lots of questions! lol Tight lines my friend!

[@judypfretzschner6486]

If you don’t have a Bird with the Ultrex you would be an idiot....great great video. This is why I stopped using Garmin when Minn Kota came out with Ultrex integrated with HB.

[@galipavo21]

Thanks! Great info....Just bought a Vexus with two birds and Ultrex...How do you know if the two units are networked??

[@BassinBuntin]

You can check the Network tab to see if they're networked.

[@CiscoKid-vf4qj]

Wish you could make one on installment, networking

[@howardbouchard2470]

Great video. Thanks!

[@BassinBuntin]

Thanks Howard, glad you got something out of it.

[@jayrobertson232]

If you are dealing with a strong crosswind, how does the motor correct for that when you tell it to go to a waypoint?

[@BassinBuntin]

It set's a vector toward the waypoint and autopilot corrects for wind and current. It works for you while you fish or tend to other needs in the boat.

[@jamesduncan8956]

What is the spot lock feature in the go to used for? Could i find a hump on lakemaster 30ft away, hit spot lock feature and it will move me over the hump and hold me there?

[@BassinBuntin]

Go To Waypoint and spot lock or circle waypoint.

[@jamesduncan8956]

So i can click on that waypoint and it will automatically take me to the waypoint and auto engaged the spot lock or will i have to hit the spot lock button when i arrive?

[@warddan2002]

James Duncan if you hit spot lock and you are within one quarter of a mile from the spot lock location, it will navigate you there and then hold you there.

[@BassinBuntin]

@@jamesduncan8956 yes. It will navigate to the waypoint and spot lock, all while you focus on other tasks.

[@duanew3324]

Great info, thank you

[@bjacobs17]

So which functions can’t you do without the lake maps card? Just the follow the contour?

[@BSBASSIN]

Nice duckett rods up there

[@BassinBuntin]

This was from a year ago. I use FX Custom Rods exclusively now. Have you heard of FX?

[@kyleheiser6622]

I would assume it works with a map that’s not tied to a lake. Something for saltwater .. any ideas ?

[@BassinBuntin]

Any tracking features require the Humminbird Lakemaster map chips. The trolling motor definitely works independently of the map system and Humminbird unit, but certain features require it.

[@corycollins1290]

What Humminbird do you recommend that’s cost less then the helix 10? Just bought a ultrex and I don’t have the money for a expensive fish finder. Thanks!

[@BassinBuntin]

Any of the Helix models are great! Look arty ones that fit your budget.

[@corycollins1290]

Thank you!

[@ricqik]

Nice information

[@IIProViDzII]

can you set a point, save it, then come back and spot lock onto it next time you fish the lake??

[@BassinBuntin]

Absolutely.

[@nationalinsurance4682]

very nice video, what type of stand is on your hummingbird, I like the height of it

[@BassinBuntin]

It's a Dek-It Mount.

[@anythingadrenaline4515]

Do all Minn Kota i pilot have contour tracking? 12v to 36v? I need a 12v system for my kayak. Contour tracking is a must.

[@BassinBuntin]

Yes but you need iPilot link and Humminbird Unit with Lakemaster map chip.

[@anythingadrenaline4515]

@@BassinBuntin Time to break out the debit card. Thanks!

[@appalachianboundenduro]

Great video. Thank you

[@davidgerdes1815]

Will the contour track feature work with AutoChart live maps or does it have to be with the Lakemaster card only?

[@BassinBuntin]

I'm pretty sure it'll work with your AutoChart maps.

[@CallUrDrop]

Do you need a map card for both bow and console control heads for all the functions? Thank you!

[@johnstinson7495]

Did we get an answer for this?

[@CallUrDrop]

John Stinson no but I figured it out on my own. Bought two solix graphs, only need one card.

[@jimhammond2307]

My three month old Ultrex just quit working. You would think for $3200 Minn Kota would make them last longer than three months. Yes it is under warranty but Minn Kota told me it would be 4 to 6 weeks to get the parts. I should have purchased a Motorguide

[@BassinBuntin]

That sucks. I've never had any trouble. I've had two different ones.

[@scottbroaddus4899]

GREAT VIDEO !! THANKS

[@BassinBuntin]

Thanks, glad I could help.

[@outdoorsman9384]

Do you pair yours, every outing?

[@BassinBuntin]

@@outdoorsman9384 Once I paid it, it stays paired.

[@timtillfishing5906]

Can you deploy ultrex with remote control when launching boat

[@BassinBuntin]

Not the Ultrex but the Ulterra you can.

[@golfishuntim]

Best i-Pilot Link video that I’ve seen. I just bought a Minn Kota Ulterra with Link and have it connected to my Helix 10 SI GPS. I’ll be using the Lakemaster SD card Ontario as well as Great Plains this year. The Autochart Live Zero Lines Card will help me perform all of those features on the unmapped lakes too. Nice work & tight lines!

[@BassinBuntin]

Thank you Tim!

[@warddan2002]

Tim Suchan Tim, maybe you could help me with a question. I live on the Wisconsin Michigan border and there are several lakes which my lake master chip does not have in high def. I was under the impression I could auto chart live those few lakes that aren't mapped. Are you saying you need a separate special chip to do so? Any help would be appreciated. Thx

[@golfishuntim]

warddan2002 Yes. You would need the Humminbird AutoChart Zero Lines SD card to map uncharted waters.

[@warddan2002]

Tim Suchan thx Tim

[@lrwilliams3160]

I’ve watched several video’s and this is the simplest to the point best explanation yet. Thanks How do I network my hummingbirds together?

[@andykray1]

Do you use the remote?

[@BassinBuntin]

Yes. It has some great features you don't get with the foot controller. The main one being the jog function when spot locked.

[@samuelbarnett476]

Do you know if this will work with minnkota Trevor ipilot also

[@quentonsmith6085]

Samuel Barnett what

[@BassinBuntin]

I'm not sure.

[@flippindocks8183]

You mean 45"? They come in 45, 52, and 60.

[@BassinBuntin]

Yes Danny. I misspoke. It's a 45". Thanks for watching. Did you get anything out of it?

[@9ToesFishing]

I subscribed brother. When you get a chance return the favor! 9 Toes Fishing @ youtube! Looking forward to more of your stuff man

[@BassinBuntin]

9 Toes Fishing favor returned.

[@9ToesFishing]

I appreciate it bud!