Motorguide XI3 problem

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Motorguide XI3 problem #14022334 06/06/21 04:12 AM
Joined: Apr 2021 Posts: 333 Knox City,Texas W Whistlebritches OP Angler
OP Whistlebritches Angler W Joined: Apr 2021 Posts: 333 Knox City,Texas	Just put an XI3 On the boat a few weeks ago.First trip out it deployed by itself while on the trailer,I thought maybe I didn't lock it in well.Today it deployed by itself just as I planed out at about 30 mph.Destroyed the shaft........anyone else had MG problems?I intend to contact them Monday and see if they'll honor the warranty.Any thoughts or experience? On Time,On Target,Never Quit

Re: Motorguide XI3 problem [Re: Whistlebritches] #14023395 06/07/21 01:36 PM
Joined: May 2019 Posts: 293 Lake Travis J JAlfred Angler
JAlfred Angler J Joined: May 2019 Posts: 293 Lake Travis	Mine deployed several times in rough water, but I was able to stop quickly enough to prevent damage. Finally installed a Ram mount that keeps the motor from bouncing and also prevents unintentional deployments. [img]https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipOY2wVWjqpmIsSR0scAPV84spi7UagdUSPteBb3[/img]

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