Actually it states not near ferrous metal so aluminum is okay I guess.I’ll say that but being boat is aluminum there’s no where on the boat that’s not metal.
Actually it states not near ferrous metal so aluminum is okay I guess.
Been wanting a Riptide Ulterra for a while now. The auto stow and deploy really interests me as I am usually by myself and have to face the fact that my balance isn't what it once was. If there was a 12 volt option I would have already had one. It's the weight of 2 more batteries that I don't want. I believe my little skiff would be fine with less thrust. Though when was less power the answer to anything. Online reviews have several complaints about issues with the stow and deploy function. Believe it to be more of an isolated thing but wondering what others experience might be. Also is there something specific to aid in not having those issues. Wash down well but what else? Maybe spray with a waterproofing agent? Definitely getting one shortly just would like some real world feedback.
I had/have the same concerns but decided to take a chance as everybody I know who has one is happy with it. Don't know anybody who's unhappy. So maybe it's as the saying goes if you're happy with something you tell your friends. Unhappy and you tell everybody.My powerdrive literally fell off the front of my boat last Wednesday night. Thing went beserk turning 180 degrees at high speed and broke the mounting bolts (it was on a quick disconnect with only 4 thru bolts). I couldn't get it unplugged quick enough and it would not shut off....dang near drug me over the side in 30 feet of water in the dark by myself LOL....exciting stuff for a few seconds.
I am in the market now for sure...I wouldve bought an Ulterra last year but could not get one. I am leaning toward the Terrova though.....the ulterra seems like a nightmare waiting to happen.
I was guaranteed a September 10 delivery date Sunday by Minn Kota on either motor. 24 volt, 54-60 inch shaft. Of course they don't offer any kind of discount if it is not delivered by then but I also talked to a local dealer who told me Friday that they were getting them in 3-4 weeks on the regular right now so maybe they have some of the issues resolved....
I want the Ulterra but I am very put off at the idea of it staying in the shop for months during fishing season. Going to decide in the next couple of days.....
By the way that's the stuff you wish you could've had on video. I'm reminded of the movie "Maximum Overdrive".
Yeah it hurt me but no access underneath. Could have made a hole just big enough for the wire and used bolts with expanding rubber sleeves but it would have raised the center of the mount up and I wouldn't have had to create a bushing to go underneath the removeable part of the mount. I think this will work better once I get an access plate made and in place.Ouch
Still tweaking a few things but I think this turned out okay. Mounted the plug offset in case I add something else.Sometimes you have to do something drastic.
View attachment 1100754
View attachment 1100755
Gotta make a plate and escutcheon. Don't know where to pick up any Starboard so a piece of cutting board should take care of it.