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I have some quesions about the difference between the 2. Is the sonar and pinpoint gps on the xi5 the same as the ipilot link for the minn kota? Will the xi5 link to my humminbird 859 on bow and 899 at console, like ipilot link would? Does the xi5 have the follow the contour mode like ipilot link? Motor Guide is quite a bit cheaper and im trying to figure out the difference between the 2 and find out why one is cheaper than the other.
I don't think the xi 5 will link to HB 2 different company's HB and MK are both owned by Johnson outdoors I think it the name of it
If you are running the HB stuff I would get the MK
I have not seen the link for the xi5 to Lowerance units yet was suppose to be out last fall but I have not seen were to get one.
I was told buy a guy who owns a bait shop and installs both units for people.Said he understood the xi5 Lowerance set up with then Navionics package was not going to follow contour lines
My thought on that is what's the purpose then
Excellent news. Just confirmed my decision on which to go with.
http://www.crappie.com/crappie/fishi...terrova-pilot/ in case You missed it. Quote: Is the sonar and pinpoint gps on the xi5 the same as the ipilot link for the minn kota? Same but the MG anchor feature will adjust 5ft in 4 different directions .I've been doing some comparisons, and it is My understanding that Your birds will work with the Xi5 by using a adapter cable and You will need them to follow a contour line.