Minn Kota Ulterra 80/MDI/IP Trolling Motor w/i-Pilot & Bluetooth- 24V-80lb-45"
Minn Kota Ulterra 80/MDI/IP Trolling Motor w/i-Pilot & Bluetooth- 24V-80lb-45" — Product description
Revolutionize Your Fishing Game with Seamless Control and Crystal-Clear Views
Imagine gliding across the water, effortlessly positioning your boat over a hot bite, all while peering straight down at fish hugging the bottom—without a single wire dangling or a transducer exposed to the elements. That's the everyday reality with this powerhouse bow-mount trolling motor. Designed for serious freshwater anglers who demand precision and reliability, it combines cutting-edge automation with game-changing sonar tech to keep you locked on the action longer.
What sets this model apart isn't just the specs—it's how it transforms chaotic outings into smooth, productive sessions. No more wrestling with manual deployment in rough conditions or squinting at fuzzy sonar returns. From dawn patrols to late-afternoon limits, it anticipates your needs, conserves power, and delivers fish-holding details that turn good days into legendary ones.
Built-In MEGA Down Imaging: See What's Hiding Below Like Never Before
The real magic starts underwater. Integrated directly into the lower unit, the MEGA Down Imaging transducer eliminates the hassle of external mounts. Forget brittle add-ons that snag on docks or get battered by waves—this one's fully enclosed, running clean lines up the shaft for a sleek setup that's battle-ready from the start.
Humminbird's MEGA Imaging tech pushes frequencies into the megahertz range, painting razor-sharp images of structure, bait schools, and trophy fish directly beneath your bow. Pair it with CHIRP Digital Sonar for noise-free target separation at any depth, and you'll spot walleye suspended over gravel or crappie stacked in brush with ease. Anglers switching from traditional sonar rave about the clarity—it's like upgrading from a flip phone to 4K video.
i-Pilot GPS: Your Personal Fishing Autopilot
Steering a boat by hand in wind and current? That's so last season. The pre-installed i-Pilot system leverages GPS for hands-free mastery. Point the motor head where you want to go, hit AutoPilot, and it holds course against drift, waves, or gusts. Record custom paths around weed edges or rock piles, then replay them on repeat for consistent presentations.
Spot-Lock is the crown jewel: anchor virtually with GPS accuracy better than most windlasses, then Jog five feet any direction without resetting. Perfect for dialing in that perfect drift over a reef or staying put during a feeding frenzy. The large LCD remote puts it all at your fingertips, and Bluetooth connectivity means your phone becomes a backup command center for speed tweaks or software updates.
Effortless Operation: Stow, Trim, and Go Without Breaking a Sweat
Why climb over the deck when you can command everything from afar? Auto Stow and Deploy kicks in with a button press on the remote, foot pedal, or compatible fish finder—ideal for quick getaways or stowing at ramps. Power Trim adjusts depth on the fly for varying loads or water levels, all without leaning over the side.
The heel-toe electric foot pedal feels intuitive, handling stow, trim, and Spot-Lock activation over an 18-foot cord. Digital Maximizer squeezes up to five times more runtime from your batteries by matching power to speed, while the integrated meter warns you before you're stranded. Throw in the lifetime-guaranteed composite shaft and Weedless Wedge 2 prop that slices through vegetation without bogging down, and you've got a rig built to last seasons of hard use.
Real-World Wins: How Anglers Are Crushing It
Picture this: You're targeting smallmouth on a windy Great Lake flat. Spot-Lock pins you over a breakline, MEGA DI reveals bass ambushing craws 20 feet down, and AutoPilot maintains your troll speed flawlessly. Or finesse panfish in shallow bays—trim up for clearance, weave through cabbage with the weedless prop, and watch the livewell fill.
Owners love the mobile app integration for on-the-water tweaks and the heading sensor for pinpoint Jog moves. It's not just tech; it's freedom to focus on casting, not compensating. Whether bass boats, multispecies rigs, or bay crafts, this 80-pound thrust workhorse (24V setup) powers 45-inch shafts through chop while sipping juice efficiently.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the built-in MEGA Down Imaging better than external transducers?
It integrates seamlessly into the motor's lower unit, protecting it from damage and eliminating messy wiring. This delivers superior Humminbird MEGA Imaging clarity directly below your boat, combined with CHIRP sonar for precise fish and structure ID.
How does Spot-Lock with Jog work in real fishing scenarios?
Spot-Lock uses GPS to hold your position like a virtual anchor. Jog lets you nudge the spot five feet in any direction via the remote—great for fine-tuning over schools or adjusting to current shifts without resetting.
Can I control this trolling motor from my smartphone?
Yes, Bluetooth pairs with the i-Pilot app on Apple or Android devices. Manage speed, steering, Spot-Lock, AutoPilot, and even software updates right from your phone for ultimate convenience.
What's the benefit of Digital Maximizer for battery life?
It intelligently varies power output to match your speed, extending runtime up to five times on a single charge. The battery meter on the remote keeps you informed, preventing unexpected power loss mid-day.
Is this motor suitable for thick weeds or rough water?
Absolutely. The Weedless Wedge 2 prop powers through vegetation without clogging, and the indestructible composite shaft handles impacts. Power Trim and AutoPilot excel in choppy conditions for stable control.
How easy is stowing and deploying on the water?
Auto Stow/Deploy activates via remote, foot pedal, or fish finder—no manual lifting required. Power Trim adjusts angle effortlessly, making it ideal for solo anglers or quick transitions.
Ready to elevate your time on the water? This trolling motor doesn't just move your boat—it puts fish in your sights and keeps you there.
Ulterra 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:
Auto Stow & Deploy:
Stow or deploy Ulterra just by pushing a button on your i-Pilot or i-Pilot Link remote, foot pedal or Humminbird fish finder.
Power Trim:
Trim Ulterra up or down at the push of a button — on either the foot pedal, the i-Pilot or i-Pilot Link remote or a Humminbird fish finder. Adjust to changing fishing conditions without reaching down to your trolling motor.
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.
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 Electric Foot Pedal:
Stow, deploy and adjust the trim on Ulterra - all from the foot pedal. You can even activate Spot-Lock with one tap. Includes 18' cord.
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.
Only Ulterra has automatic retraction/expansion and electric adjustment functions, as well as your choice of i-Pilot or i-Pilot Link and multifunctional foot pedals. You can retract, expand and trim Ulterra from the remote control or foot pedal, which means you no longer need to touch the motor unless you want to pull it up. The most trusted GPS system in fishing. i-Pilot uses GPS to control your towing motor and has incredible features that keep you on standby at any time. Set point lock, record path, control speed and steering, etc. i-Pilot can automatically position and control the ship, and you can receive commands from its large and easy-to-read LCD screen. Spot-Lock will fix you in place with unparalleled GPS accuracy. Available on the pre-installed i-Pilot GPS system, Spot-Lock allows you to stop directly on top of any productive fishing spot without touching the trolling motor. Using the included heading sensor, you can use the scroll wheel to move the Spot-Lock position 5 feet in any direction. Activate Spot-Lock from the i-Pilot remote control or Humminbird fish finder. Automatically navigate your ship in any direction you choose. Just point the head of the trolling motor in the direction you want to drive, activate AutoPilot, and your trolling motor will automatically keep you in that direction and even correct wind, waves and currents. The i-Pilot remote can tell you the exact amount of power remaining in the drag battery, so you know how much time is left in the water. The swept-back flaring blade can be powered by any object without consuming batteries or cutting off. Therefore, No Grass Wedge 2 is one of the most trusted props in fishing.
SKU: NVN-73765
MPN: 1358982
UPC: 029402047017
Technical specifications
| Brand | Minn Kota |
| Model | Minn Kota Ulterra 80/MDI/IP Trolling Motor w/i-Pilot & Bluetooth- 24V-80lb-45" |
| SKU / MFR# | 73765 |
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