Electric trolling motors

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I have a 24v ulterra on my 21ft Montauk. I like the terranova, but not the ulterra. I will probably start scoping out the garmin autopilots. I might have a better opinion if I had the 36v. Bigger is almost always better. I will say that charging a 24v system is a pain at the bullfrog campground. I actually bought a dedicated generator for the job. I can get about 10 hrs at 1.0-1.5 mph. If you are doing multiple days defiantly go bigger.
 
Update on the ulterra, they finally sent the 36v motor and as Squire advised I got the MK-3-DC alternator charging system. I had to tear the boat apart to get three batteries and the wires ran but what an improvement! We took it to strawberry and I couldn’t believe how much easier it was to fish. I used the kicker motor to push us and the electric to steer and I can’t believe how much easier it was to control. I ran it on 2 setting for steering control. The trolling motor kept the main batteries charged and the alternator went right to work on the three trolling batteries once I started the big motor. I know this is not a long test and time will tell how long I can go but after the first trial I am impressed. Deploy and stow was just a push of a button, I never changed speed on the electric, controlled boat speed with the remote for the kicker. It let me fish and not spend my time trying to keep us on track. I can’t wait to try it for cast and reel fishing. Thanks to everyone who gave me your experience, advice and opinions, I am glad I waited for the bigger set up. I tested it for speed and it would pull me 2.5 MPH. I do appreciate the input. See you on the water! Dave
 
Havalina said:
I have a 24v ulterra on my 21ft Montauk. I like the terranova, but not the ulterra. I will probably start scoping out the garmin autopilots. I might have a better opinion if I had the 36v. Bigger is almost always better. I will say that charging a 24v system is a pain at the bullfrog campground. I actually bought a dedicated generator for the job. I can get about 10 hrs at 1.0-1.5 mph. If you are doing multiple days defiantly go bigger.
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Now that is is too late, what is it you do not like about the ulterra, that might help me prepare for problems before they surprise me?
 
and I thought I was happy with the Minn Kota Powerdrive 70 LB with ipilot on my 24' Pontoon boat. Granted I don't troll alot but I love the anchor option. Never ran it for more than a couple hours in one spot but was impressed on how well it could move my big sail boat around in the wind. I do have it setup to charge both 12V batteries on this 24V trolling motor while I have the main engine running. Battery space was my big holdup from even considering 36V (yes I have limited space on a 24' pontoon ;)
 
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