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Minn Kota Ultrex Quest vs Watersnake T18 ASP

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Watersnake T18 ASP is cheaper at $130.5. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Minn Kota Ultrex Quest or Watersnake T18 ASP?

The Watersnake T18 ASP wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Watersnake T18 ASP is the cheaper at $130.5. The Watersnake T18 ASP both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Minn Kota Ultrex Quest Watersnake T18 ASP
US price $3899.99 $130.5
BrandMinn KotaWatersnake
Released
Thrust (lb) 115 18
Voltage (V) 36 12
Shaft length (in) 45 24
Mount type bow transom
Control type foot hand
Gps anchor Yes No
Max amp draw 60
Speed control variable stepped
Saltwater rated No Yes
Weight (lb) 4.85

Sources — Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: minnkota.johnsonoutdoors.com (verified 2026-07-11). Watersnake T18 ASP: watersnakeusa.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Minn Kota Ultrex Quest and Watersnake T18 ASP?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (8 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Thrust (lb): Minn Kota Ultrex Quest 115 vs Watersnake T18 ASP 18
  • Voltage (V): Minn Kota Ultrex Quest 36 vs Watersnake T18 ASP 12
  • Shaft length (in): Minn Kota Ultrex Quest 45 vs Watersnake T18 ASP 24
  • Mount type: Minn Kota Ultrex Quest bow vs Watersnake T18 ASP transom
  • Control type: Minn Kota Ultrex Quest foot vs Watersnake T18 ASP hand
  • Gps anchor: Minn Kota Ultrex Quest true vs Watersnake T18 ASP false
  • Speed control: Minn Kota Ultrex Quest variable vs Watersnake T18 ASP stepped
  • Saltwater rated: Minn Kota Ultrex Quest false vs Watersnake T18 ASP true

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