Trolling motor question

[Prater4586]

Anyone running a motor guide iX5, if so how do you like it? I’ve ran across What I think is a deal on one... still under warranty been used 7 trips. Think I can get it for 1000 bucks. I have used motor guide in the past but it was a cable steer not with spot locks and all that stuff. Any reason to stay away from it?

[Baitwaster]

Just be sure your ready to go with Lowrance electronics. Or you'll be selling the motor soon.

I haven't talked to anyone that had anything bad to saw about the XI's.

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[speckfinder]

I had one and hated it. Hard to deploy and stow. On rough water it was more difficult and dangerous. Some have added some kind of handle to make it a little easier.

Spot lock worked well. I sold it for half price.

[Prater4586]

Just be sure your ready to go with Lowrance electronics. Or you'll be selling the motor soon.

I haven't talked to anyone that had anything bad to saw about the XI's.

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I run Garmin graphs, I wasn’t planning on linking to TM, why would I be selling soon not having Lowrance?

[dbowling]

love mine have it on 18ft pontoon, it was a pain to stow/deploy but put a handle on it and pretty easy now. Spot lock on these works awesome, they are quiet also.

[Prater4586]

love mine have it on 18ft pontoon, it was a pain to stow/deploy but put a handle on it and pretty easy now. Spot lock on these works awesome, they are quiet also.

Do you have it linked to a Lowrance unit? Any issues, or things you don’t like about it? Thanks for the info!

[trypman1]

I have one, but I do not use. It is a backup. Had it on my boat for a spring, it did fine, but did not work well on my Aluma Craft boat. They are fine.

[mcc]

I have one also. Stow and deploy is a bit cumbersome but in my opinion the spot lock feature is way better than minn kota. Also from my own experience it is way quieter and smoother than minn kota. I love mine. I run garmin electronics so I wasn't worried about linking anything.

[Prater4586]

Appreciate the info, I got a buddy with a power drive MK, it’s kind of a pain to stow and deploy too. If that’s the only issue with it I’ll be happy.

[Baitwaster]

I run Garmin graphs, I wasn’t planning on linking to TM, why would I be selling soon not having Lowrance?

I suppose I should have said to just make sure it fits into your overall electronics plan. The drive by wire models are more difficult to stick a transponder on (not impossible).

I'm thinking about making separate mount like the livescope guys do so I can keep my image from spinning anyway.