The Minn Kota Ultrex BT i-Pilot is a cable-controlled electric motor with i-Pilot features.
Spinning anglers who want full control of their boat choose wire steering for its superior feel and feedback in the foot pedal. In the past, many have abandoned either Spot-Lock or cable steering in favor of the other.
Minn Kota Ultrex offers the same feel as traditional wire steering and all the features of the i-Pilot system.
Read more about i-Pilot here.
- i-Pilot BT system with the latest version of the Spot-Lock electronic anchor.
- -Pilot remote control with 33% larger display, Swedish menus, more buttons for better control and Bluetooth communication for a more stable connection.
- JOG function that allows you to adjust the Spot-Lock anchor point forward, aft, starboard, port in 1.5m intervals.
- Smartphone compatibility thanks to Bluetooth which makes it possible to operate and update the engine from an Android / IOS device.
- Lift-Assist makes it easier to fold down and fold up the engine.
Technical details
| Steering | i-Pilot BT / Foot pedal with cable / Smartphone via APP |
| Saltwater resistant | No |
| Built-in sensor | Yes (Universal Sonar 2) |
| Recommended fuse | 60A (MKR-27 Circuit Breaker) |
| Compatible quick-release fasteners | MKA-52/62 (long) MKA-42 (short) |
| Propeller | Weedless Wedge 2 |
| Battery meter | Yes, in i-Pilot remote control |
| Engine type | Traction force | Maximum power
| Rig length | Max boat length |
Ultrex BT 80 US2 i-Pilot 54″ | 80 lbs 36 kg | 1180W 54A 24V | 54 inches 137 cm | 25 feet 7.6m |
Ultrex BT 112 US2 i-Pilot 54″ | 112 lbs 51 kg | 1600W 52A 36V | 54 inches 137 cm | 28 feet 8.5m |
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Included in the package: Swedish quick guide
Swedish manual
Ultrex BT engine
I-Pilot remote control & neck strap
Heading sensor
Foot pedal with cable control
Approx. 0.5m US2 sensor cable from motor
To connect the built-in US2 transducer, a specific adapter cable is required depending on which sonar it is to be connected to. See "MKR-US2 US2 adapter cable" under accessories.
The cable to connect the US2 sensor has a range of approximately 0.5 meters. See "MKR-US2-11 univ. s2 ext. cable" for 4.4 meter extension cable.
Choose the right rig length: Recommended rig length depends on the distance from the top of the bow to the waterline.
| Distance | Recommended rig length |
| 0 - 25cm | 36" (91cm) |
| 25 - 56 cm | 42" (107cm) |
| 56 - 71 cm | 48-52" (122 - 132 cm) |
| 71 - 86 cm | 54-62" (137 - 157 cm) |
| 86 - 112 cm | 72" (182cm) |