I run the Xi5 with lowrance and love it, the spot lock on it keeps me very close to my way points (keeping in mind that there is no such thing as perfect) if it sways to far in any direction I can correct it with the remote by just pressing the directional key. It will jog in any direction 5' by pressing it once. It makes a world of difference while fishing windy days. Just my experience with the motor guide I've never used the minkota so I can't speek for them.