Getting a new to me boat tomorrow and want to add a TM with spot lock or anchor feature. I will mostly crappie and white bass fish

16� champion. Currently has Motorguide 45#
12v on it.

I would like to buy used. Any thought or things I should be aware of when getting this ? I will buy new if I need to but wanted to poll the experts first.

Not looking to link to my graph , but will need to add a unit to this TM which is why I prefer used.

A Ultrex will work both deep and shallow water, power poles are limited to shallow water. I wouldn't buy used for either.

Yep, get the MK Ultrex or Terrova, just know if you buy used, the Gen2 has better spot lock.

I have the Motorguide Xi5. Works great for spotlock, don�t need power poles because of it. If you are getting a new boat you should really link the TM with the graph even though you said you didn�t want to. You will be missing out on lots of functionality/features as a result. Find a school of fish on the graph, tap the screen and the boat goes to where you tap on the screen. Either way the i trolling motors are great.

Get a good smart trolling motor that will spot lock you. If you are spending the money on a new trolliingmotor I think you�re crazy to not spend the extra couple hundred bucks and get the linked version. You may think you don�t want it now but why would you not want to drive by a brush pile, drop a way point on fish or crappie in a brush pile, and then have the TM do all the thinking and take you exactly to where that brush pile is a know your TM is hovering over what you marked?? Ipilot is a great start but ipilot link is such an advantage for a marginal amount more.

Just my two cents....

I didn't want the Link version of MK Spot-lock (Terrova I-link 55lbs). But got it anyway cause I was having a hard time finding one in stock at that moment. Sure glad I got the Link version now! Works wonders with the Helix 10 si!

I�ve got the motorguide xi5 with the pinpoint transducer built in and have it linked to my graph it is amazing best investment I�ve made

My Minn Kota Riptide is a better angler than I am.

I just bought a minn Kota Terrova with the i link for my bass tracker and am beyond excited too get it going. Who do y�all recommend to install it?

These guys are just down the road in Alvarado and do great work.

https://www.lakesidemarinespecialties.com/custom-installations

I've had my X5i for over 2 years now and this past Christmas my wife bought me the Gateway kit to connect it to my Elite 9ti on the dash. Didn't realize how much I was missing out for the 2 years.

Just put on a Gen2....talk about sticking the landing. Amazing!

Called today got on the waiting list, I never even knew this place existed. Thanks for the referal!

X2 on lakeside Chris Knows his stuff

Just added an ulterra 80# thrust. Been out 6 times and threw my anchor in the garage after the second trip. Holds you smoothly on spot while in 20 knot winds. Use it for bow fishing , Hybrid, and bass.
Anchor lock / spot lock is well worth the expense.