Wishing I had an xi5. Mine is cable controlled. 24 volt. Get 1.5 - 1.8 depending on wind and current. Pull 4 rods from front with spider rig holders turned to side. 90 hp at idle gives 2.0 - 2.7 but can only hold rods from back there so only get 2 rods out.

Agree that is an costly game to play. Line counters. Wanting programmable trolling motor. New rod holders front and back. Would like a 3rd rod on each side. Would need new graph for new trolling motor. Then crank baits at $5 - $7 each. But sure is fun watching the rods go off and have seen am increase in size with the suspended fish.