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 Xi5 Should I ?
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04/24/17 09:31 PM
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Paul - Lake Fork
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Just got a 20'10" bassboat been fishing a 19.5 w /36 volt (more power than needed ) Motorguide Hand control w/original pro pole. Xi5 good? and do I need 36 volts? do have Lowrance HDS 9 gen3 and gen2 7 on front
In order to catch Big Fish..Sometimes you gotta Suffer.
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Re: Xi5 Should I ?
[Re: Paul - Lake Fork]
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04/25/17 10:11 AM
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Bobby Milam
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Have you used electric steer? Some people hate them and you'll be fishing a stumpy lake. I have the terrova and I like the electric steer. I bet you could drop to a 24v if you wanted to. I was out there a couple of weeks ago on the lights and was using my spot lock quite a bit.
What kind of boat did you end up buying?
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Re: Xi5 Should I ?
[Re: Paul - Lake Fork]
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04/26/17 04:32 PM
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ETxRT
Pro Angler
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I'm a huge fan of the Xi5. I have a 80lb on my 18'8" boat, it has been the best investment I have made on my boat.
2011 Legend Alpha 211 DCX
250 Mercury Pro XS- 25p Tempest B&B’d by Josh at Steve’s Custom props
36v Motorguide Xi5 connected to
Lowrance HDS 9 Gen 2
Humminbird Solix 10 CHIRP MSI G2, Onix 10
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Re: Xi5 Should I ?
[Re: Paul - Lake Fork]
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04/27/17 06:04 PM
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BlueNitro
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20' would be right on the cusp of me wanting the 36v. I would hate to not have enough power when needed. If you get (or have) an electric steer (MG Xi5 or MK Terova/Riptide) and have an issue with it hitting or mounting it, please take a look at the LiftSaver TM Mount at www.liftsavertmmount.com for a possible solution to the mounting issues they have. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIdPRg4IxWo
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 Should I ?
[Re: Paul - Lake Fork]
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04/30/17 09:33 PM
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CDF
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I have a 24v xi5 on a 18.8 bay boat and wish I had the 36v
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Re: Xi5 Should I ?
[Re: Paul - Lake Fork]
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05/04/17 12:03 AM
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hookinbass
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great trolling motor and do 36 volt
Lews
Xtreme Angler Series Rods
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Re: Xi5 Should I ?
[Re: Paul - Lake Fork]
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05/05/17 01:55 PM
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KidKrappie
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Do you have to have a HDS on the front for the Xi5 to work? Can it run off the console graph?
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Re: Xi5 Should I ?
[Re: Paul - Lake Fork]
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05/05/17 07:20 PM
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MAK747
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Xi5 will work without any graph attached. The graph adds some additional functionality to the the motor. It can run off of a console unit just fine. The troller and HDS connect via the NMEA network.
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Re: Xi5 Should I ?
[Re: Paul - Lake Fork]
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05/06/17 02:43 AM
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Juggnblues
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I recently installed a 36v power drive on my 21ft cc and I could not be more pleased. There is more than enough power
and the anchor feature has held its position even with all the crazy wind we have had lately. It is by far the best upgrade
I have made.
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Re: Xi5 Should I ?
[Re: Paul - Lake Fork]
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05/06/17 02:47 PM
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Paul - Lake Fork
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Wow!!!!!! is all I say..Love it I am excited about fishing again so easy and never knew a TM could be this quiet..24v does fine on a 21 ft rig. Went for the 1st time by myself too.. found myself fishing all over the boat ..effortless.
In order to catch Big Fish..Sometimes you gotta Suffer.
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