Minnkota and Motor Guide have both tried that auto-deploy in the past. I think the Minnkota was called the Genesis. I don't know the details but I do know they were rare when they came out and you never see them around anymore....which to me sounds like it never worked great.
I think it's a great idea but it just seems really prone to issues that only a specialist can fix.
Yeah, I've read about those genesis models. I'm willing to bet that they've ironed out whatever issues those had. Which is not to say that the new ones are fail
-proof, and probably not a DIY repair if it does go out.
After digging the bow out from under snow and pulling the tarp, I laid out the configuration for a 60" shaft. With the correct offset mount location, it'll clear the hatch and stay inside the rubrail when stowed. I may need to fab a reinforced Starboard mount that extends s few inches off the bow. So at this point I'm looking at a 24v 60", and may opt for the power drive 70#. Remember that this unit will mostly be steering while the kicker does the heavy lifting, er, pushing. I'd like to get an enclosure made this winter and the power drive at a little over $1K is half the price of the ulterra, so more cash for canvas. I also would never use a foot pedal, and the PD ipilot just comes with the remote.
Thanks for all the help, everyone. I'll let you know how it works out.
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