Motor Guied XI5

[cajun fryer]

Wow need to proof read
If you put either one on cruise control they will hold the speed you have selected

[Davedirt]

Thank You..........I was hoping to hear that.

[Don G]

Gene C & I both bought the Xi5 for one purpose, "anchor lock". It does a much, much better job of holding on a spot than the Terrova. I had two of the Terrova motors before buying the Xi5.

I had interference using the Xi5 built-in transducer. Motorguide sent me a new motor. Same problem. Had a MG Super Center install a grounding clip in the motor as per MG Tech. Did not help.

I have never cared for the built-in transducers for MK or MG. I solved the interference problem by using a transducer stick(www.podunkideas.com)

MK is a great motor & I never had any maintenance problems with the two that I had. The Terrova ''will not" hold you on the spot as well as the Xi5.

[cajun fryer]

I agree with Don G

[justinp61]

Don, who did you buy your Xi5 from? Anymore 90% of my fishing is done in the winter two poling sitting on top of beds and this looks like it would work great. Have you spider rigged with it?

[genec]

Justin,it would be no problem for spider rigging,but don and me do not do any spider riggin,maybe a little in fla when i go,but brush piles and docks are our menu

[Don G]

Don, who did you buy your Xi5 from? Anymore 90% of my fishing is done in the winter two poling sitting on top of beds and this looks like it would work great. Have you spider rigged with it?

Justin, genec & I bought the motors from Brian@BBGMarine.

[Roper Outdoors]

Hey Dave you might have all your questions asked but here is a up to date video on the XI5 we did at ICAST. Check it out, you might learn some new things they have and are coming out with this fall. - Lowrance & Motor Guide Xi5 At Work - YouTube

[Davedirt]

Well guys I was going to buy a new XI5 and just happened to check Craigs List last week and a guy had a I Pilot for sale.. So I called him and went and checked it out, picked it up for three bills, needed a prop and did not have a foot control so I ordered one. Got my prop and foot control in the mail and took it out and it seemed to work just fine. It was a joy to be able to not have to steer every three seconds. Thanks for the feed back.