Minn Kota Ultrex QUEST Trolling Motor Overview

[@TinboatTom4528]

I just installed mine the other day. Replaced my 80lb Ultrex. Storms have kept me off water but I’m pretty impressed. It is well thought out. Mega live / 360 bracket will fit if you saved your bracket hardware. It had the longer bolts and spacers. This thing is a beast. It weighs 14lbs more than my old one. Mount is wider and bolt pattern did not match the holes I used on old mount. It has less options. Mounting screws are thicker. Mount weighs 5 1/2 pounds. All the weak points of old mount have been improved. Just hoping it doesn’t rob MPH off top end with added weight on bow.

[@TinboatTom4528]

Correction. Mount weighs 5 1/2 lb more.

[@TinboatTom4528]

Correct. Ooops.

[@TeamQuack]

You running 24v on the quest or 36v?

[@TinboatTom4528]

I was running on 24v as the quest can run on both 24v &36v but I just bought a 36v 65ah battery from Monster Marine lithium so now on 36v. I’ve noticed that it is quieter on 36. But even on 24 it was quiet. Much quieter than standard Ultrex

[@andrewbieschke7785]

Time to upgrade from my 2004 MInn Kota Al terrain 24Volt trolling motor!! 😀😀😀

[@Rollincoal420]

Good job at making a Minnkota GHOST

[@Wired2Fish]

Minn Kota is an originator, and this new line of trolling motors are the next evolution of their lineup.

[@tercelfish00]

Hope to see a transom mount with the same lower unit. Looks good Minnkota

[@Wired2Fish]

Minn Kota isn't currently extending QUEST technology to their transom trolling motor lineup.

[@kylemayer8486]

I've been waiting for this for a year. Didn't want to go with lowrance because humminbirds mapping is so much better.

[@Wired2Fish]

We've been running the Ultrex QUEST trolling motor for 3 weeks, and in regular contact with pro anglers that have been doing the same. Performance is impressive. Tons of torque, easy lift assist, and the thing is study like a chunk of I-beam steel.

[@mustardtiger_0]

Sweet something else I can never afford

[@griffinbanta]

@Wired2Fish If you have to pull the trolling motor up to get around some rocks, grass, or thick stuff while it's still running what is the auto stow position going to do? when does it Engage can you still lift up the trolling motor while running?

[@danramzinski2957]

I would like to see this question answered also. Good question

[@biodot88]

Good point

[@rickingle2335]

At the 5:55 time mark you say that you need an additional mount for Mega Live and that it comes in the box with every Ultrex trolling motor. It seems that it doesn't come in the packaging today. Did they drop it and were going to include it?

[@toddjenkins4375]

Absolutely amazing

[@cbachfishing3937]

Same as the Lowrance Ghost!

[@frankheck2854]

impressive technology indeed. Never thought fishing would get to a pay to play kind of hobby, the area he was standing on is worth over 10k+

[@N2theBlue1]

You don’t have to spend that much to fish. Still plenty of places to catch fish from the bank with a cane pole if you don’t want to spend any money.

[@stevenjones618]

@@N2theBlue1 even John boats.. or bass tracker with a 60hp. Couple simple rod holders 2 depth finders. And a 12v trolling motor should do just fine

[@tysonprice109]

GAME CHANGER!!!!! (In Mike Iconelli voice)

[@c_geary]

is the new unit better at keeping the boat parallel, or will the wind still push the back end around and face the current or wind.

[@erehwon777]

If you were really creating a TM for harsh conditions you should have included the auto trim feature. Don’t want to have to scurry to the bow and bend down to change trim manually every time there’s a log or rock in the way.

[@ThrillFishing]

I was really hoping for a power trim too

[@captn-j6]

Still have cable laying on graphs. Would of liked to see a better solution like others have done.

[@OMFGBigBass]

Did they redesign the pivot bushings? Replaced 3 sets in 2 years on my last ultrex

[@TinboatTom4528]

Yes. Total redesign.

[@TeamQuack]

24v ultrex 80lbs of thrust is plenty for my boat, but I do also like my trolling motor as back up to get me back to the ramp if my outboard fails. So I'm considering the quest and run 24v. Would the ultrex quest 24v take me more miles than the standard ultrex 24v?

[@ernestcoleman4672]

He said turn you boat real quickly. Mines does that now.

[@Pope9876]

Does the new model mount to a power pux?

[@N2theBlue1]

Hopefully some of these updates will transfer to the saltwater versions as well

[@chasejustchase487]

Seriously

[@Wired2Fish]

Absolutely! Here's the latest on the Minn Kota QUEST technology integration into their saltwater lineup (Riptide Terrova and all new Riptide Instinct trolling motors): mailchi.mp/e59eaf89c4c3/humminbird-introduces-mega-live-imaging-delivering-the-detail-and-clarity-of-mega-imaging-in-live-motion-4920114?e=81dd2470d2

[@mrsteezsv3864]

Did you fix the on and off switch? I go through two a year.

[@gustavoborba2623]

Does 360 mount kit fit quest model?

[@FISHONOVERLAND]

basically a brush-less motor/power upgrade not bad .

[@Wired2Fish]

It's sweet. A lot more power and overall rigidity. Super easy lift assist, and some cool new One-Boat Network boat control functions.

[@zachmac]

Will the new Link remote work with the older Ulterra model?

[@justinharvey6192]

Are they going to allow you to upgrade the old Ultrex? As in the motor?

[@cunningtonalonzo7214]

Damn I’m still using my fortrex

[@Wired2Fish]

Still a solid motor!

[@bssin-sifu9991]

How are the innovators now trying to keep up with the pack? 🤔

[@robertheller8232]

What about. Spot lock is it more precise

[@captainron3494]

now just need boat launch mode 1. take your hand heald remote to dock click once on launch mode 2. now go launch your boat by yourself only thing u must deploy your trolling motor before launch

[@cherokeelaketennessee7895]

Hope Minn Kota fixed the power switch. Mine has been replaced 3 times on my 3 year Ultrex. Other than that, I'm very please with Minn Kota.

[@Gumby905]

Is it supposed to be hard to deploy. Mines so much tougher then my old fortrex

[@ryank5388]

If you fish alone in chop- hard to beat ulterra. If you go live, hard to bear garmin so staying with multiple systems for now.

[@JohnLewis-gi5vp]

They have come a long, long way from the 565 model i started with.

[@joeys7519]

Where is the kayak version

[@douglasspickler4925]

So, as I see it, trolling motors and electronics are becoming one. If you have Hummingbird Electronics, run a MinnKota. Lowrance electronics, run a Lowrance. The same goes for Garmin. My current boat is a Ranger Z521C with a MinnKota and Lowrance electronics. Hmmm.

[@MJ_Bass]

Ehh, for bass fishing most guys really don't utilize the graph functions with their trolling motors to be honest.

[@Wired2Fish]

While there are a lot of cool boat control functions, @MJ_Bass is right that most bass anglers use Spot-Lock and not a lot of other automated boat control features. That's why so many pros run a mix of trolling motors, often not aligned with their fish finder manufacturer.

[@kentwoodpd843]

36 or 24 V??

[@chuckhennessey9335]

How much does the 36v 45" Quest weigh?

[@theholstonangler]

curious here to

[@ScottsMarineInc-]

Saltwater compatible? Weight?

[@Wired2Fish]

Not this particular model, but they have a saltwater specific lineup too. Here's the details on that: mailchi.mp/e59eaf89c4c3/humminbird-introduces-mega-live-imaging-delivering-the-detail-and-clarity-of-mega-imaging-in-live-motion-4920114?e=81dd2470d2

[@winstonrocco1981]

Is foot control bigger than a fortrex?

[@Wired2Fish]

It's very similar in size.

[@theholstonangler]

How much more quite is it?

[@ernestcoleman4672]

Over 4 thousand after taxes.

[@tysonprice109]

❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰

[@mryoung3040]

Is it nosies

[@jdalley5192]

They call them trolling motors but he never trolled with it….

[@davidcrump2348]

Why just hummingbird? If I had one I’d rather have Lawrence. I’m just saying not everyone like hummingbird. Some like Garmin. Some like Lawrence.

[@brandonfullenkamp5847]

Lowrance 😂

[@1treyton1]

​@@brandonfullenkamp5847lol gottem

[@jay27fish]

Then you buy the garmin force or the Lawrence ghost….minnkota and humminbird are the same company.

[@N2theBlue1]

Because Johnson Outdoors owns Lowrance and Minn Kota so they want people to buy their products, not a competitors.

[@iwill9422]

Well, at least you got garmin right 1for3

[@tysonprice109]

For trolling through jungle vegetation NOTHING comes close to an Ultrex!!!