I'm seriously thinking about taking the plunge on a MotorGuide Xi5 80lbs 24V. I'm tired of spending more time fighting the wind than fishing. It's an expensive upgrade from my current Minn Kota 65 lb.

I've not been around these and want to make sure I don't buy something I'll regret. The one I'm looking at is a 24 v, 80 lb, 45" shaft (current trolling is around 43"). Shows to be Sonar GPS and Pinpoint GPS. I would also like to hook this into my Elite 9 at some point.

Can someone help out the ignorant? Just want to make sure I purchase the right thing the first time.

Thanks in advance.