Motorguide Xi5

I bought one from Shut up and Fish. My installation time is nothing to brag about, but that unit is really cool.

I took it out for a test run this morning, and it held right on 4 different spots.

Two thumbs up.

I want one of those, how much are they?

It depends what you get. 24V, thrust, shaft length etc., but mine was in the 1400 range.

Cool, I'll start saving for target by spring slabbing!!!

Fyi, if you didn't do the compass calibration yet, make sure that you do. Press and hold the M button and while doing that, press the 1 button three times then drive around in two tight circles with your big motor. It is easy to be amazed at how well it works straight out of the box if you are switching over from an i-pilot, but it will be even better after you calibrate it.

How tight would it hold on spots? 5 ft circle?

Thank you sir. I didn't even read that part yet. This thing is awesome.

Yes or tighter

How tight would it hold on spots? 5 ft circle? [/quote]

Yes or tighter [/quote]
Nice! I want one.

In my opinion the Xi5 is the best thing I've seen in 20 years. Anything that will hold me on top of a brush pile while I break up my two fighting daughters is bad to the bone. It also has an option that will move you 5' when you push that arrow keys up back or side to side. This feature allows you to probe around the pile. The preset waypoints are pretty cool just wish they had more on the controller.

The Motorguide xi5 has two (2) GPS antennas. One is in the head unit and the other is in the mount. This allows for the to hold much better as when one (1) antenna looses signal the second (2) antenna has already picked it up.

If any one is needing further information about the Motorguide xi5 I would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Shoot me a PM or give me a call. I would be happy to discuss with you directly.

David @ shut-up-and-fish

So the thumbs up is for the Xi5 trolling motor or the great guide that put you on those 4 spots?!?!?

I told you that you would like it a lot. Now just need to get you on a Lowrance Touch.

I probably need to try and calibrate it again I guess. Mines got a definant jog back and forth to it. Also where I hit anchor at is never where I end up at? I always gotta walk myself back to what I'm trying to anchor on in the first place. Sometimes it's not easily done.

The Xi5 with built in sonar/gps is taking your crappie fishing to a different level.

Nope. I'm broke now.

First off, is having 2 gps antennas the same as 2 receivers? Is it the same thing with people simply calling them different names?

I knew that the MG had 2 gps receivers/antennas in the unit itself and had just assumed that the internal "computer" controlling the motor would simply "average" the inputs to get a more precise lock. Are you saying that it only uses one at a time and switches back and forth to the one with the strongest signal? Either way, it seems to be the cats meow.....

No excuses now Dave, let's see them pictures of dead Crappie's.

Dave is traveling today so he asked me to post a pic of one of his better fish from Sunday.

Man, this is the kind of support I expect from some folks here. (Nitro). I did catch a few on Sunday. Only one keeper. It was a quick "test" run. Hopefully, I will be able to provide a few pics of some dead ones fairly soon.

SCK, there's no way I'm going to be able to have as good of pictures as you. I'm about convinced you're fishing in the aquarium at Bass Pro Shops as many as you drag out of the water.

After a couple of texts that I have received from our good buddy BlueNitro, I just wanted everyone to know that the picture above is not the only crappie he has caught this year, but it's definitely the biggest.

Ouch!!! True but it still smarts.

Maybe we could do better on some other lake than Lewisville. Road trip this weekend?

I'm sure I can make that happen either Saturday or Monday. Sunday is already booked with family stuff.

Lets go soon Dave, the end of September is open for me. Blind fold required!

I will show you spot lock without an anchor! Ha!

So which one is better the Motorguide xi5 or the Minn Kota Ultera?

I'm not an expert, but I believe the motorguide will hold a much tighter lock.

Let's do it. My fall is about to get real busy. My son starts fall baseball games next week, so I have to get that schedule. (Unfortunately, I do know that their last tournament is scheduled for opening weekend of rifle season.)

Thanks Dave I guess I'll save for a Motorguide then. I know that the Minn Kota deploys on it's own, and kinda liked that feature. Can't have it all though..

I just bought the 36v 54" version today. It should work good with my 2ea touch 12's...now to figure out a way to install a LSS-2 on it...Hopefully I will have it Friday.

davedave, I responded to your thread on classifieds. Can you get back with me, your pm box is full

Joe, PM sent.