Minn Kota Ultrex 80/MDI/IP Trolling Motor w/i-Pilot & Bluetooth- 24V-80lb-45"

Imagine gliding across the water with effortless control, holding your position over a school of fish even as wind and current try to push you off. That's the reality with this Minn Kota Ultrex trolling motor, blending cutting-edge power steering, GPS precision, and crystal-clear underwater imaging into one unbeatable package. Designed for serious freshwater anglers who demand reliability and innovation, it transforms how you approach every outing on the lake or river.

Experience Unmatched Steering and Control

The standout power steering foot pedal delivers a smooth, responsive feel that's like driving a high-end boat helm—intuitive and fatigue-free for those marathon fishing days. Remove your foot, and the innovative steering lock keeps the motor head exactly where you want it, eliminating constant readjustments. Paired with the heel-toe cable design, it offers pinpoint accuracy whether you're maneuvering through tight spots or cruising open water.

GPS-Powered Features That Keep You on the Fish

At its core is the i-Pilot GPS system with Bluetooth connectivity, letting you command everything from your smartphone or the included remote. Tap into Spot-Lock with Jog to anchor electronically—staying locked on structure with GPS accuracy, then nudge five feet in any direction without lifting a finger. AutoPilot takes over navigation, holding your course against wind, waves, and drift, freeing you to focus on casting and reeling.

Record your proven paths, set cruise speeds, and even check battery levels instantly. Mobile app integration means software updates and custom settings are always at your fingertips, making this motor smarter with every trip.

Built-In MEGA Down Imaging for Superior Fish Finding

Forget tangled wires and exposed transducers. This model integrates Humminbird MEGA Down Imaging directly into the lower unit, providing ultra-detailed views of fish, bottom contour, and cover right below your boat. Combined with CHIRP digital sonar, it sweeps multiple frequencies to cut through noise, revealing targets with stunning clarity at any depth. Everything stays protected inside the shaft, for a sleek setup that's battle-ready against rocks and rough handling.

Built Tough for Real-World Fishing

The patented Lift-Assist mechanism uses a gas-charged stainless steel spring to make stowing and deploying feel effortless, halving the perceived weight. An indestructible composite shaft stands up to impacts—backed by a lifetime guarantee—so you can fish hard without worry. Digital Maximizer technology optimizes power draw, stretching a single charge up to five times longer, while the integrated battery meter keeps you informed.

Perfect for Bow-Mount Precision on Freshwater

With 80 pounds of thrust at 24 volts, a 45-inch shaft, and variable speeds forward and reverse, it's ideal for medium to large boats in lakes and rivers. Bow-mount design ensures unobstructed decks, and the included heading sensor enhances GPS performance. Anglers love how it handles current-heavy rivers or windy reservoirs, maintaining position where lesser motors fail.

What's Included for Easy Setup

• Main trolling motor unit with built-in sonar
• i-Pilot remote control
• Lanyard for secure handling
• Heading sensor for advanced GPS
• Stabilizer bar
• Hold-down strap
• MKP-33 propeller
• Mounting hardware

Everything you need arrives ready to install, with straightforward bow mounting that most users complete in under an hour. Pro tip: Position the mount slightly off-center for optimal sonar coverage and pedal access.

Why Anglers Swear by This Setup

Real-world tests show it excels in tournaments, where seconds count. One guide shared how Spot-Lock saved a multi-hour drift in choppy conditions, landing limits while others repositioned endlessly. Battery efficiency means full days without swaps, and the quiet operation spooks fewer fish. It's not just a motor—it's a game-changer that pays for itself in bigger catches and less hassle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the power steering on this Ultrex trolling motor different?

The power steering provides the most responsive and comfortable control available, with instant responsiveness and no recoil thanks to steering lock. It's designed for all-day use without fatigue.

How does Spot-Lock with Jog work?

Spot-Lock uses GPS to hold your boat on a precise location automatically. Jog lets you shift that spot up to five feet in any direction using the remote or app, perfect for staying over fish in wind or current.

What sonar capabilities does the built-in MEGA DI offer?

It delivers crystal-clear MEGA Down Imaging for detailed views below the boat, plus CHIRP digital sonar for precise fish and structure detection across depths, all wired cleanly through the shaft.

Is this trolling motor compatible with mobile apps?

Yes, Bluetooth enables control via the i-Pilot app on Apple or Android devices. Manage speed, steering, Spot-Lock, AutoPilot, and get software updates seamlessly.

What's the benefit of Digital Maximizer?

It intelligently manages power to provide up to five times longer runtime on a single battery charge by delivering only the power needed, extending your fishing time significantly.

How durable is the shaft and what's the warranty?

The indestructible composite shaft is guaranteed for life against breakage. The motor comes with a limited three-year warranty for peace of mind.

What boats is the 45-inch shaft best for?

The 45-inch shaft suits boats with 16- to 21-foot beams in freshwater, providing the right depth for propulsion while keeping the prop submerged in varied conditions.

Step on the Ultrex™ foot pedal and feel what Power Steering does to a trolling motor. Then tap the Spot-Lock(R) button to stay on a fishing spot automatically. Only Ultrex combines the most responsive, intuitive steering ever with GPS-powered automatic boat control. The only thing we didn't do to it, is compromise. Select models now available with Built-In MEGA Side and Down Imaging(R) Sonar.

Minn Kota 1368850 Attributes

• Water Type: Freshwater
• Steering Type: Cable And Electric Steer
• Speeds: Variable Speed Forward And Reverse
• Voltage Rating: 24 Volt
• Ampere Rating: 56 Amp
• Maximum Thrust Force (LB): 80 Pound
• Shaft Length: 45 Inch
• Mounting Type: Bow Mount
• With Sonar: Yes
• With Pinpoint GPS: Yes

Minn Kota 1368850 Features & Benefits

• The Most Comfortable, Responsive Power Steering And Ultrex's Foot Pedal Is Built For All-Day Ease, With Precision Control And Instant Responsiveness
• Steering lock-When you take your foot off foot pedal, the motor head remains pointed in the direction you left it. No recoil or readjustment, just easier steering every day
• Features I-Pilot® GPS Trolling System And Mobile App Compatibility
• Patented Lift-Assist Design Cuts The Weight Of Stow And Deploy In Half
• Spot-Lock With Jog Gives You The Power To Stay Right On Top Of Any Productive Fishing Spot Automatically, Without Touching Your Trolling Motor
• AutoPilot™ Automatically Navigate Your Boat In Any Direction You Choose
• Universal Sonar 2 Keeps Your Transducer And Wiring Completely Concealed And Protected, Running Everything Through The Trolling Motor's Shaft, With Shielded Connectors
• Integrated Battery Meter And Digital Maximizer™ Provide Up To 5 Times Longer Run Times On A Single Battery Charge
• Indestructible Composite Shaft Guaranteed For Life
• Limited 3 Year Warranty

Minn Kota 1368850 Installation Instructions

• MIN_productmanual_Ultrex-EN.pdf
• MIN_productmanual_Ultrex-Install.pdf

Minn Kota 1368850 Technical Bulletins

• MIN_productmanual_i-Pilot-Link-BT-EN-QRG.pdf
• MIN_productmanual_i-Pilot-Link-BT-EN-QRG.pdf

Ultrex 80/MDI/IP Trolling Motor w/i-Pilot & Bluetooth- 24V-80lb-45"

Now with Built In MEGA-DI:

You can’t mark fish if you can’t see fish. And the best view of what’s below comes from Humminbird’s  MEGA Imaging™. So get a Humminbird’s eye view with a MEGA DI transducer built right into the  lower unit of our most powerful, trusted motors.

No cluttered wires, no clamps and a transducer that’s protected from the elements. Just plug your fish finder into your motor to see what’s down there. Then go catch it. 

No External Transducer - Messy wiring on an externally mounted transducer doesn’t just look bad: the transducer and wires are more susceptible to damage. With Built-In MEGA DI, the transducer is housed in the indestructible lower unit and all wiring runs through the shaft, for a clean, uncluttered look that’s protected from the elements.

Humminbird MEGA Imaging opened the eyes of anglers everywhere by taking fish finding into the megahertz frequency for the first time. Now your Minn Kota® motor can deliver crystal clear MEGA Down Imaging of what’s directly below the bow, just the way it was meant to be seen. 

In addition to MEGA Down Imaging, the Built-In MEGA DI transducer will also provide CHIRP Digital Sonar, for precise, crystal-clear returns of fish, structure and the bottom at all water levels. Sweeping multiple frequencies across a broad spectrum, this powerful tool eliminates noise for precisely defined targets. 

Features:

Power Steering: 

The most comfortable, responsive steering available. Ultrex's foot pedal is built for all-day ease, with precision control and instant responsiveness.

Steering Lock: 

When you take your foot off Ultrex's foot pedal, the motor head remains pointed in the direction you left it. No recoil or readjustment, just easier steering every day.

i-Pilot® GPS Trolling System: 

The most-trusted GPS system in fishing. i-Pilot® uses GPS to control your trolling motor with incredible features that keep you on the fish. Set Spot-Locks, record paths, control speed and steering, and more. i-Pilot makes boat positioning and control automatic, and you can take command from its easy-to-read large LCD screen.

Spot-Lock with Jog:

 Spot-Lock will hold you in place with unparalleled GPS accuracy. Available on i-Pilot GPS system that is pre-installed, Spot-Lock gives you the power to stay right on top of any productive fishing spot, without touching your trolling motor. With the included heading sensor, you can use Jog to move your Spot-Lock location five feet in any direction. Activate Spot-Lock from the i-Pilot remote or Humminbird fish finder.

Lift-Assist: 

Ultrex's patented Lift-Assist Design cuts the weight of stow and deploy in half. Features a stainless steel, nitrogen gas-charged spring.

AutoPilot™:

Automatically navigate your boat in any direction you choose. Just point the head of your trolling motor in the direction you want to travel, activate AutoPilot™, and your trolling motor will keep you on that heading automatically, even correcting for wind, waves and current.

Heel-Toe/CableFoot Pedal:

It's the only foot pedal with Power Steering for all-day comfort and instant responsiveness — plus a button to activate Spot-Lock electronic anchor.

Integrated Battery Meter: 

The i-Pilot remote can tell you the exact charge left in your trolling batteries, so you know how much time you have left on the water.

Digital Maximizer™:

Provides up to 5 times longer run time on a single battery charge. These variable speed trolling motors let you dial in your exact speed, and they deliver only as much power as you need, helping to conserve your battery for a full day of fishing.

Indestructible Composite Shaft - Guaranteed for Life:

At the core of your Minn Kota trolling motor is an indestructable composite shaft. It's a Minn Kota exclusive, and we guarantee it for life.

Mobile App Compatibility: 

Control i-Pilot directly from your Apple® or Android™ device with our mobile app. You get quick command of speed, steering, Spot-Lock and Advanced AutoPilot — plus the ability to update i-Pilot software.

The Ultrex traction motor combines Minn Kota's most sensitive and intuitive steering with GPS-driven autopilot control. It has a new generation of power steering pedal designed for all-day comfort and precise control. Gently step on the "lock point" button of the foot pedal to stay in the fishing area without touching the trolling motor. When your feet are removed from Ultrex's pedals, the motor head stays pointing in the direction you are away-no recoil or readjustment. The i-Pilot Link system uses GPS to record the path and command speed through Spot-Lock to lock the fishing point. Through the i-Pilot Link system, you can use the touch screen remote control or virtual remote control on the hummingbird fish finder (sold separately) to control the motor. This Ultrex is equipped with a built-in sensor with Hummingbird MEGA Downward Imaging (DI), which provides clear coverage as low as 125 feet, so you can easily distinguish fish even for a single species. The Minn Kota Ultrex has an axle length of 45 inches, a thrust of 80 pounds (24 volts), and includes a multifunctional foot pedal, a heading sensor, mounting hardware and cables, and an i-Pilot GPS system.
SKU: NVN-73746
MPN: 1368850
UPC: 029402047086