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MotorGuide Xi5 Owners #12844256 07/27/18 06:21 PM
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What do you do about the transducer cord when you use your own transducer? The way this thing is designed you cant secure the cord to the shaft. What have you guys come up with?


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Re: MotorGuide Xi5 Owners [Re: JavelinJ] #12844494 07/27/18 10:02 PM
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Saving for an XI5 here and was thinking the same thing. Here is what I found. Last post on page 1. https://www.crappie.com/crappie/louisiana/347772-external-transducer-cable-xi5/

Re: MotorGuide Xi5 Owners [Re: JavelinJ] #12844568 07/27/18 11:07 PM
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Ughh... Just get an Ultrex. Problem solved.

Re: MotorGuide Xi5 Owners [Re: JavelinJ] #12844637 07/28/18 12:13 AM
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That air hose is a really good idea. I've been thinking about an Xi5 and this problem was weighing on my decision since I have 'Birds. My current trolling motor is a Motorguide and its been a real trouper.
I wonder if you strap that air hose down if you could cut it with a dremel cutter? Might be easier than a box cutter!

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Re: MotorGuide Xi5 Owners [Re: JavelinJ] #12844698 07/28/18 01:05 AM
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Look up Precision Sonar Cable Guard

Re: MotorGuide Xi5 Owners [Re: JavelinJ] #12847067 07/30/18 05:37 PM
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I tried the coil and it wasn't that good for me. I came up with a spring hinge that works better for me. See pictures on this post.


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