I had the very first version of motorguide's remote control troller and it was a POS. Since then I've had nothing but minnkota and had no issues at all, but never one with GPS anchor. the trouble with buying a used boat is getting whatever equipment is on the thing rather than picking your stuff. I have a line on a really clean boat with lowrance graphs which i prefer to humminbird, but it has motorguide's i5 on the front which scares the hell outta me.

so, those of you with an i5 please tell me its a good troller or confirm my worries that it is garbage.

thanks y'all!

Take it off, sell it and install a Lowrance Ghost. You'll be a happy

Thanks, Ghost over Ultrex?

I know only one who has an i5 and outside of the gps he really liked it, the gps wasn’t accurate but the motor was solid

Yes sir, in my opinion.

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Thanks for all the help.

I’ve been an Ultrex owner since day one, I’d be interested in trying a ghost. Can’t be worse. Haha.

I have a Motorguide Xi5 on my BassCat that's been exemplary for the two years I've owned it. Foot control is a POS, so I use the fob exclusively. Spot lock works perfectly and is much quieter than the MinKota.

Xi5 here.............great motor and GPS Pinpoint works like a champ.I think someone already said it but the MG is much quieter than the MK

+1 on the Xi5 Love the Pinpoint GPS capabilities makes navigating to my way points a piece of Cake! Anchor system is great dependant on the amount of thrust model you purchase for your boat. Minn Kota may be more popular than MG I have No problem with mine. IMHO

You all shave your opinion. I have buddies that have all of the above. All of them have had some type of issues.
I researched TM's for months, watched videos talked to a lot of people. Wanted one with GPS strictly for crappie fishing. Went with the Motor guide Tour Pro. Could not be happier. You might want to take a look. They got this one right.