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Minn Kota Ulterra prop (when launching boat)
Posted on 5/30/19 at 9:02 am
Posted on 5/30/19 at 9:02 am
I finally bit the bullet and joined the ipilot world a few months back. I purchased the Minn Kota Ulterra (w/ auto stow/deploy). Does anyone else have a problem with their TM prop hitting their trailer when launching? I noticed this past weekend that it rubbed against the rubber piece that is near where the bow of my boat rests. After some quick research it looks like i should have bought a bracket to mount the TM on. Is this my best option? If so, should i go with the RTA-17 or RTA-54? looks like the RTA-54 is about $100.00 more. Any comments, advise would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Posted on 5/30/19 at 9:23 am to Spookz
Get the RTA17 unless you have the 72” shaft, if you do, then you need that big 54.
This post was edited on 5/30/19 at 9:26 am
Posted on 5/30/19 at 9:25 am to Uncle JackD
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Get the RTA17 unless you have the 72” shaft.
I have that plate and have no issues, just ordered my dad the plate and trolling motor as well. its the most common mounting plate
Posted on 5/30/19 at 9:39 am to WHODAT514
You lock yours? I put a lil padlock on mine when I took it to the island. Meth head theft is real. It won’t stop them but hopefully slow em down or deter them to the next boat.
Posted on 5/30/19 at 9:55 am to Spookz
Unless you want to move the TM, then try backing down less if you can. Gotta adjust the angle of the dangle so it doesn't hit. Of coarse every ramp is going to be different.
Posted on 5/30/19 at 10:45 am to Spookz
Mine will hit if I back the trailer in way too far.
The only bad thing about those trolling motors is how far everything has to hang off the boat to work. Basically forces you to use a sliding bracket or be creative with locating it
The only bad thing about those trolling motors is how far everything has to hang off the boat to work. Basically forces you to use a sliding bracket or be creative with locating it
Posted on 5/30/19 at 11:56 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
It looks like the RTA-17 bracket that Minn Kota sells is just a mounting bracket. Is there a bracket that would actually allow you to slide is back so that it doesn't hit? Just curious if this is what you were referring to since it looks like with the MK bracket you have to unlock it, and move it out the way when launching- then put it back on the bracket. I appreciate all the replies.
Posted on 5/30/19 at 12:01 pm to Spookz
Yep, you need to get this one
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I have a Skeeter Sl210 and the Ulterra.
Slides and locks in place at 2 different positions
Allows you to remove and store it inside if you want
Comes with a retention bolt that could easily be changed out to an anti theft bolt head if desired.
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I have a Skeeter Sl210 and the Ulterra.
Slides and locks in place at 2 different positions
Allows you to remove and store it inside if you want
Comes with a retention bolt that could easily be changed out to an anti theft bolt head if desired.
Posted on 5/30/19 at 12:14 pm to Bleeding purple
I actually took another step and modified my bracket and added a docking light to the base of the bracket that stays out of the way even when then the TM slides forward.
I'll add a few photos in a bit.
I'll add a few photos in a bit.
Posted on 5/30/19 at 2:55 pm to Bleeding purple
I have the same bracket, this is the way to go!
Posted on 5/30/19 at 3:01 pm to Redlos
Broke a prop unloaded at the ramp one day doing that... made for suck day of fishing
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