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 Re: Minnkota Ipilot or Motor Guide Xi5 pinpoint?
[Re: Retired Fisherman]
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02/29/16 01:37 PM
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As for linking, It is nice to be able to tell the trolling motor to go to your waypoint(s) from your graph. I.e. If I see waypoint number 835 on my Lowrance as I am approaching it, I can touch the waypoint and the GOTO option can execute automatic goto/lock on waypoint 835. I can get my rod ready for action...Note: no trolling motor can really spotlock well under obstructed bridges...
When you just touch waypoint '835' the Xi5 will anchor on the coordinates of the cursor and not the actual waypoint. Unless you get the cursor exactly on the waypoint, you can be off by a good distance. If you want to use the exact coordinates of a specific wp, you would have to open the Autopilot screen, hit anchor option, chose 'Waypoint' and then scroll through the list of wps until you get to '835' and select that wp. That is my issue because you have to scroll through so many to get to the higher numbered ones. You might need to allow pop ups on your screen. I touch close to a way point, the cursor will be in the vicinity of the wp, a box will pop up for a few seconds with the waypoint name, tap the WP name, another choice comes up and ask if you want to go to the WP, tap yes, tap engage auto pilot, then you are on your way. I tried what you said and got the waypoint to pop up and the Xi5 to go to the waypoint but it would not stop and anchor on the waypoint once I got there. Got any suggestions?
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Re: Minnkota Ipilot or Motor Guide Xi5 pinpoint?
[Re: Dadsthatlove2fish]
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02/29/16 02:13 PM
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I did a little review of the new Ulterra last night in the bass fishing section. I live it. I also have a Terrova 102 with I pilot for sale.
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Re: Minnkota Ipilot or Motor Guide Xi5 pinpoint?
[Re: BlueNitro]
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02/29/16 09:32 PM
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I tried what you said and got the waypoint to pop up and the Xi5 to go to the waypoint but it would not stop and anchor on the waypoint once I got there. Got any suggestions?
Change the Autopilot Arrival Mode to "Anchor" - Go to: Settings Autopilot Arrival Mode Click on down arrow on right side Choose "Anchor"
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Re: Minnkota Ipilot or Motor Guide Xi5 pinpoint?
[Re: Retired Fisherman]
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03/01/16 01:14 PM
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BlueNitro
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I tried what you said and got the waypoint to pop up and the Xi5 to go to the waypoint but it would not stop and anchor on the waypoint once I got there. Got any suggestions?
Change the Autopilot Arrival Mode to "Anchor" - Go to: Settings Autopilot Arrival Mode Click on down arrow on right side Choose "Anchor"  You 
LiftSaver Trolling Motor Mounting Bracket - Patent Pending and LiftSaver Transducer Pole Mount www.liftsavertmmount.comWorks with MG Xi5, Xi3 and MK Terrova, Ulterra, PD V2 and Riptides as well.
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Re: Minnkota Ipilot or Motor Guide Xi5 pinpoint?
[Re: Txmedic033]
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05/07/16 11:10 PM
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Whatever trolling motor you get, this is a great handle that you can add to it to make it easier to stow and deploy. Handle Tag
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