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I have not repaired an Ulterra. I know this is just a simple search, but skimming this SERP looked promising: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ulterra+repair
After that, I’ve never owned an Ulterra. It just seemed like I could manually deploy the trolling motor like I always have for years and if there ever comes a day when I can’t then maybe I shouldn’t be on the water. I know that’s harsh, but just explaining why I never had one (because it would be handy for sight fishing).
That and it seems like every time I see an Ulterra it’s broken. But, most people also never PMCS their tackle and equipment. Gus and I marvel at the people who dunk their reels in saltwater, never clean them then bring them back to the store because they’re corroded and don’t work. Like, what the hell.
So, for all I know there’s some kind of monthly or annual check on the Ulterra belt that gets overlooked, and it’s a rather simple and hassle-free thing. I just don’t know.
I’m not sure it’s a saltwater thing, either. My uncle who fishes the Tennessee River had a problem with his and he fishes is that easy-breezy freshwater. So I guess it’s a Minn Kota problem. I think having a trolling motor deploy/stow automatically is a huge ask of consumer-grade equipment.
Anyway, based off preliminary search results for that query, I think you can get this fixed and get operational rather quickly.
If you’re looking for parts to order, and diagrams to help find them, then I recommend Northland Marine. No sponsor link or anything like that, I’ve just ordered from them over the years.
