Minn Kota Ulterra QUEST 90/115 Trolling Motor

Reinforced carbon-fiber composite shafts shield the Minn Kota Ulterra QUEST Trolling Motor, delivering automated push-button deployment and high-output brushless power for demanding tournament conditions. Operating on dual 24V or 36V DC systems, this motor delivers up to 115 lbs of thrust to position heavy tournament hulls without physical bow lifting.

An industrial motorized carriage mechanism pairs with a heavy-duty carbon-fiber composite shaft to withstand punishing open-water wave chop. The brushless motor pod eliminates commutators and carbon brushes, transferring rotational torque directly to the heavy-duty propeller. Weighing 72 lbs dry, this motor pulls 60A at peak 36V throttle, fitting a stowed deck boundary measuring 74 inches long by 15 inches wide.

Key Features of Minn Kota Ulterra QUEST

Captains who buy Minn Kota Ulterra QUEST trolling motor platforms invest in industrial commercial power equipment engineered for automated boat control. Auto Stow and Deploy pairs with brushless lower units to deliver the ultimate luxury in boat positioning, allowing anglers to launch and retrieve the motor from the helm.

- 115 lbs of peak thrust on 36V power holds heavy multi-species hulls over deep structure against ripping currents.
- 60-inch carbon-fiber composite shaft maintains propeller immersion through deep waves without surface cavitation blowout.
- Auto Stow and Deploy motorized mechanism lowers and raises the motor into the water with push-button ease.
- Power Trim technology adjusts lower unit motor depth electronically from the foot pedal or wireless remote.
- Brushless direct-drive lower unit operates without carbon brushes, delivering silent propulsion and cooler running temperatures.
- Ulterra QUEST automated bow motor platform links directly with Humminbird fishfinders via One-Boat Network integration.
- Dual-voltage capability allows operation on 24V systems at 90 lbs thrust or 36V systems at 115 lbs thrust.
- Enhanced Spot-Lock GPS virtual anchor incorporates drift-monitoring software to hold coordinates in rolling swells.

Thrust Curves Battery Amp Draw

Producing 90 lbs of thrust at 24V and 115 lbs at 36V, this brushless lower unit draws 60A at wide-open throttle with exceptional thermal efficiency. Powered by a 36V 100Ah lithium iron phosphate battery, it delivers over 18 continuous hours of boat control at 45 percent throttle. The high-torque direct-drive motor chops through dense weed patches without motor bogging, emitting under 32 dB(A).

Bow Deck Installation Geometry Clearances

Fasten the cast aluminum base through the forward deck using six stainless machine bolts and backing plates, allowing 4.5 inches of rubrail overhang. Connect the main power cable to a 60A waterproof marine circuit breaker using heavy 6 AWG tinned copper wire. The base fits standard heavy-duty freshwater mounting profiles.

Deck Usability Rigging Inspection Tasks

Operating the motor requires pressing remote buttons to execute full motorized deployment and retrieval sequences without manual effort. This motorized auto-stow motor is not engineered for shallow river kayaks, small canoes, or vessels with obstructed bow decks that block motor rotation.

- Inspect the prop drive pin and remove wrapped monofilament behind the hub after each outing.
- Inspect the motorized gear track and wipe lake silt from the lift carriage after each outing.
- Inspect remote battery charge and verify power harness terminal torque every 50 runtime hours.

Manufacturer Warranty Factory Package Manifest

Minn Kota backs this motor with a 3-Year limited warranty and a lifetime composite shaft guarantee. The shipping pallet contains the Minn Kota Ulterra QUEST motor, electric foot pedal, wireless remote, heading sensor puck, prop kit, stainless mounting hardware, and setup guide.