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Anyone running a motor guide iX5, if so how do you like it? I’ve ran across What I think is a deal on one... still under warranty been used 7 trips. Think I can get it for 1000 bucks. I have used motor guide in the past but it was a cable steer not with spot locks and all that stuff. Any reason to stay away from it?
Just be sure your ready to go with Lowrance electronics. Or you'll be selling the motor soon.
I haven't talked to anyone that had anything bad to saw about the XI's.
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I had one and hated it. Hard to deploy and stow. On rough water it was more difficult and dangerous. Some have added some kind of handle to make it a little easier.
Spot lock worked well. I sold it for half price.
I run Garmin graphs, I wasn’t planning on linking to TM, why would I be selling soon not having Lowrance?Quote:
Originally Posted by Baitwaster
love mine have it on 18ft pontoon, it was a pain to stow/deploy but put a handle on it and pretty easy now. Spot lock on these works awesome, they are quiet also.
Do you have it linked to a Lowrance unit? Any issues, or things you don’t like about it? Thanks for the info!Quote:
Originally Posted by dbowling
I have one, but I do not use. It is a backup. Had it on my boat for a spring, it did fine, but did not work well on my Aluma Craft boat. They are fine.
I have one also. Stow and deploy is a bit cumbersome but in my opinion the spot lock feature is way better than minn kota. Also from my own experience it is way quieter and smoother than minn kota. I love mine. I run garmin electronics so I wasn't worried about linking anything.
Appreciate the info, I got a buddy with a power drive MK, it’s kind of a pain to stow and deploy too. If that’s the only issue with it I’ll be happy.
I suppose I should have said to just make sure it fits into your overall electronics plan. The drive by wire models are more difficult to stick a transponder on (not impossible).Quote:
Originally Posted by Prater4586
I'm thinking about making separate mount like the livescope guys do so I can keep my image from spinning anyway.
Yea I already have my livescope on a different pole, I hated it on the TM. It was terrible trying to fish a brush top in the current or a crosswind and try to still see the pile, your bait, and hold your position.
Not linked as I dont troll or spider rig though my boats set up for it, I cast jigs or vertical jig 99 percent of the time.. only thing i did not like was difficulty raising and lowering, but the handle I put on it solved that issue... due a google search for xi5 lift handle mod or bicycle handle mod. Might even find it here n forum search.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prater4586
I used and preferred Motor Guide trolling motors until I was forced to go to Mintoka two years ago when I upgraded to the HB Solix. I've had more problems with my Minn Kota Ultex in the two years I have owned it than I had with the Motor Guide trolling motors over the 40 years I owned them.
I have had mine for several years. I love it. there is a handle that is made for a bicycle that is cheap and makes
deploy and retrieve easy. Mine is linked to lowrance hds 3 , 9 in on bow and 12 in on console .
I have over 100 waypoints in my back yard ( Lake Palestine Tx) Most trips I will only pull the motor 3-4 times.
I will just run with TM down at idle speed from point to point.
some times it will " come unbuttoned " IE lose contact with satellite and drift off. Easy enough to reset.
I only use the hand held remote , never the foot petal.
95 % of my fishing is over brushpiles , so it works great for what I do,
I have thought about looking at the newer ones , but they cost twice as mush. I will stay with what I know.
If it broke tomorrow , I would buy the same model.
your mileage may vary
MO
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Originally Posted by mozingo1952
Thanks for the info, I went ahead and picked this one up. This one has a nice aftermarket anodized aluminum lift handle on it already. Hopefully it will be issue free.