I just installed a Motorguide Xi5 on my pontoon last week. I have been amazed at how it will hold the boat ON THE SPOT while fishing brush piles in any wind I should be out in. I'm still learning how to use the control (understatement) and I have a few issues in my setup to fix but overall it is great. No interference on my graph. (be sure to get a 60 amp circuit breaker) Also be sure your plug fits in tight. If you get even a slight power interruption the unit shuts down and has to reset the GPS.

It's pretty neat to put the boat upwind of the pile and fish out the back end with the wind at your back. The feature that allows you to push one button and move the boat 5' forward or back or to either side is cool.

Trollers should love this motor. (Even Guy kind of liked it)

Looks good but my view of MK right now is about as low as it can get. Mine has been in one of their approved service centers for MONTHS just for an electrical cord. Called MK and they said the cord was in stock and they would call the service center to see what the problem was. That was several weeks ago and still no trolling motor or calls with updates. I prefer their product over MG but recently had to buy another motor so I can fish...and it was definately not a MK. They lost this long time customer and if this is not taken care of very soon I will never go back to their products and will voice my opinion on their service from now on

Sorry to here this:
I carry both brands of motors so I am not bias on one from the other.
Your problem lies with the ASC Authorized Service Center you are working with. Minn Kota is having some issues with certain ASC's and are working to cut them off as they are not holding true to the Minn Kota way of life. I am working on some things and hope to become an ASC in the near future.

Thanks, I hope you do become an ASC. I have talked directly to MK once and they said they would talk to the ASC and fix the problem.....hasn't happened and next week has been over a month since talking to them so I will call them again next week to see what if anything they are doing.

If I was a fishing guide, I couldn't think of a better tool than a trolling motor with spot lock. I hope the price will go down on them in the future. I would use the heck out of it!

I tested one of these motors for Minn Kota and let me tell you it's the best trolling motor I've ever used in my 20 plus years in professional fishing. It definitely makes your day of fishing easier and helps you catch more fish with less effort. If you're serious about fishing you will definitely want to purchase one of these trolling motors.