XI5 or Terrova w/t I pilot

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Originally Posted by Tom 513

Last night the money I had in my pocket was burning a hole, so I went out and purchased the Xi5, 24v 80# gps model, mainly because it will remember 8 anchor spots and 8 four mile routes plus works of of 2 satalites, has a 4 direction 5ft toggle function when in anchor mode (the fish may move a bit) and the foot control is wireless, where as the MK only stores 6 anchor and 6 two mile routes and works off of 1 satalite. So it seems I got a little more for My money with the MG, now if the weather would get above 20 degrees Id install it!

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You will like it
I had MK on 175 it worked good
I have the MG on a z20 ranger and I like it better
I have not seen any problems spider rigging with it I would like to get the
It does HO
D the spot better
link for the Lowerance units

Cajun, I think it will work well for spider rigging, as I do more of that then any thing, also thinking about long lineing off the back deck. I am sure it will change the way I fish for the better, where as 75% of the time I fish (work) solo, this will make it much easier. Now I have to work on changing the boat from 12v to 24v, I see u had a pt 175 did u run 3 batteries or 2? I have room for a third battery in back, but am kinda wondering if installing the trolling motor batteries under the front deck to balance the weight in the boat better.

JUST REMEMBER TO UNPLUG TM BEFORE U CHARGE BATTERIES

I moved them around bought a double tray out Cabelas and put the third battery in the back with the other 2
I also put in a 3 bank charger to charge all three
I never unplugged the TM to charge but probably not a bad idea if you have a plug
If you do use a plug make sure it's a good one a loose plug can cause low voltage issues and burn up the TM

Let us know if it lives up to the claims

Love my xi5. I fish standing and submerged structure.

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Originally Posted by cajun fryer

I moved them around bought a double tray out Cabelas and put the third battery in the back with the other 2
I also put in a 3 bank charger to charge all three
I never unplugged the TM to charge but probably not a bad idea if you have a plug
If you do use a plug make sure it's a good one a loose plug can cause low voltage issues and burn up the TM

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Well I found a used Dual Pro 15 amp 3 bank charger with extended leads for cheap and still has most of the 3 year warrenty left so I may end up installing both trolling batteries in the front hatch, I know Ive read when You use 2 batteries for a trolling motor to make sure they are the same type and age, well the battery I currently have is now a year old, so I am up in there air on weather I should just buy another or buy 2? so they are the same age, this project is getting over budget quick, lol! I have always unplugged My trolling motor, hopefully it has a quality plug as I didnt notice. When I get all My parts together I will try to take pix and document the installation, I kinda feel like a Kid before X mas, anxiety is killin Me!

if your budget is tight and you already have a 1 year old battery then go ahead and get 1 more then when one of them goes bad replace both of them.

Don,
I just ordered Xi5, any tips on the installation?

thanks,
brett

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Originally Posted by brettw

Don,
I just ordered Xi5, any tips on the installation?

thanks,
brett

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Brett, I mounted mine on the MK bracket that I had my Terrova attached to. Works great