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 Re: Xi5------does it work?
[Re: Slabster24]
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07/18/16 10:55 PM
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UJC
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I have the terrova, and I wouldn't call what it has spot lock! It's terrible! Anyone with Xi5, I sure would like to see a video of u throwing a bouy market out and locking urs on it so I can get a better idea of how good it is! Cause if it's anything like my terrova, not a chance I'll be making the swap! BlueNitro (Ron) was nice enough to take me out to illustrate the Xi5 - it does what everyone says it does. Beats MK Terrible (I have one) hands down. Auto stow/deploy and remote with screen would be an improvement.
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Re: Xi5------does it work?
[Re: ERNEST PATY]
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07/18/16 11:14 PM
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Crappie Bait
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What fish finders do you have to have to be compatible with this trolling motor
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Re: Xi5------does it work?
[Re: ERNEST PATY]
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07/19/16 12:19 AM
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That's not what I have but would work. Remember, mine is on a pontoon so I hade more options. Mine cost about $15.00 to make.
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Re: Xi5------does it work?
[Re: Crappie Bait]
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07/19/16 12:33 AM
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shut-up-and-fish
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What fish finders do you have to have to be compatible with this trolling motor You can utilize either brand of electronics and still achieve the anchor/spot lock. If you want to link to the trolling motor you will need Lowrance Gen2/Gen3. Linking will allow for you to tell the motor from your Lowrance unit to go to said waypoint or follow said contour. It will require the additional gateway kit and NMEA 2000 starter kit @ $328.00. W/out linking the electronics to the trolling motor you still have spot lock feature available along with 6 waypoints you can save onto the remote.
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Re: Xi5------does it work?
[Re: ERNEST PATY]
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07/19/16 12:36 AM
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Crappie Bait
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Thanks, your knowledge of the electronics is amazing, I get lost in it, lol
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Re: Xi5------does it work?
[Re: Crappie Bait]
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07/19/16 12:41 AM
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shut-up-and-fish
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Thanks, your knowledge of the electronics is amazing, I get lost in it, lol Thank you. It is what I do.... The Podunkideas bracket would be something suited more for a bass rig. I am sure the Ernestidea works well for pontoons and may also work well on a bass rig.
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Re: Xi5------does it work?
[Re: BlueNitro]
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07/19/16 09:09 AM
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Slabster24
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Wow thanks BlueNitro! That is very impressive! That has sold it to me! I may wait for the new minn Kota just to see if it's as accurate but if not motor guide will be bought!
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Re: Xi5------does it work?
[Re: Slabster24]
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07/19/16 02:48 PM
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Wow thanks BlueNitro! That is very impressive! That has sold it to me! I may wait for the new minn Kota just to see if it's as accurate but if not motor guide will be bought! No problem. If you get the Xi5 and are mounting it on a bassboat or have any other mounting issues I can help you out. Clink on the links in my signature to see what I am talking about.
LiftSaver Trolling Motor Mounting Bracket - Patent Pending and LiftSaver Transducer Pole Mount www.liftsavertmmount.com![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2022/04/full-13-136445-34601ls2.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2022/04/full-13-136447-69933ls1.jpg) Works with MG Xi5, Xi3 and MK Terrova, Ulterra, PD V2 and Riptides as well.
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Re: Xi5------does it work?
[Re: BlueNitro]
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07/19/16 08:05 PM
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karpbuster
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No more anchors or Power poles. Well until the batteries are dead, but then it is time to go home.
Always knew this day would come. Totally cool.
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"All that we call human history--money, poverty, ambition, war, prostitution, classes, empires, slavery--[is] the long terrible story of man trying to find something other than God which will make him happy." � C.S. Lewis
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Re: Xi5------does it work?
[Re: ERNEST PATY]
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07/19/16 11:07 PM
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fishingman007
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I'll start to save money now.
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Re: Xi5------does it work?
[Re: fishingman007]
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07/20/16 04:18 PM
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I'll start to save money now. Dooh. That is pricey.
"Love is something more stern and splendid than mere kindness."
"All that we call human history--money, poverty, ambition, war, prostitution, classes, empires, slavery--[is] the long terrible story of man trying to find something other than God which will make him happy." � C.S. Lewis
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Re: Xi5------does it work?
[Re: ERNEST PATY]
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07/20/16 07:28 PM
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I've had mine for a couple month now and love it. Anchor locked on brush piles in Canyon Lake and it says right in place. Also pulled the boat up to Michigan on vacation and trolled for Walleye using it on the Saginaw bay. It has been great and really changed how I fish now.
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Re: Xi5------does it work?
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07/20/16 07:58 PM
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fagin007
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Love mine been anchoring over brush piles on Lavon with the wind or without and loving it because it spot locks and stays right there.
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