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Minn Kota Ulterra or Motorguide Xi5 trolling motor
Posted on 8/7/18 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 8/7/18 at 12:40 pm
Minn Kota's are definitely more popular and I like how you can control them with a compatible Hummingbird unit. However, does anyone have first hand knowledge of the wireless Motorguides? I currently have a 20 year Motorguide Great White, so I know they make a great product.
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Posted on 8/7/18 at 12:42 pm to Me Bite
Are you talking remote controlled for saltwater? I had the xi5 with wireless pedal that I could not get rid of fast enough.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 12:46 pm to Janky
quote:
Are you talking remote controlled for saltwater
Yes
Posted on 8/7/18 at 1:09 pm to Me Bite
As long as the anchor works that is all that matters.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 1:12 pm to Me Bite
Motorguide.
My dads MK Ulterra is crap. Been in the shop 5x in the last year and half. Works well when it’s actually working. I’ve heard a lot of similar complaints from other owners.
My dads MK Ulterra is crap. Been in the shop 5x in the last year and half. Works well when it’s actually working. I’ve heard a lot of similar complaints from other owners.
This post was edited on 8/7/18 at 2:13 pm
Posted on 8/7/18 at 1:12 pm to Me Bite
I haven't had experience with these two models in particular, but I've had experience with both brands. I personally will never own another Motorguide again unless it happens to come with a boat I purchase, in which case I will sell it and replace with a minn kota.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 1:13 pm to Homey the Clown
I feel the exact opposite This post was edited on 8/7/18 at 1:14 pm
Posted on 8/7/18 at 1:15 pm to Me Bite
Minn Kota Ultrex
Posted on 8/7/18 at 1:21 pm to ctiger69
Ultrex is a game changer
Posted on 8/7/18 at 1:22 pm to PillageUrVillage
I love mine.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 1:51 pm to PillageUrVillage
quote:
Ultrex is a game changer
Why? Explain please...
Posted on 8/7/18 at 1:52 pm to Me Bite
Ive got a used ipilot 80 I am trying to sell. Comes with foot pedal.
Used maybe 15 times. Upgraded to auto deploy
Used maybe 15 times. Upgraded to auto deploy
Posted on 8/7/18 at 1:54 pm to Me Bite
Ultrex is just ridiculous. I don't think they have a specifically for saltwater model yet, but they are a real game changer. It's still cable steer, but it has electric power steering, has spot lock, and you can still control it with a remote. The foot pedal is smooth as butter and will spoil you on how easy it is to steer.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 2:11 pm to rballa19
quote:
I don't think they have a specifically for saltwater model yet
I didn’t see one on their website.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 2:35 pm to PillageUrVillage
quote:
Ultrex is a game changer
Does that mean I don't need a PowerPole.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 2:38 pm to MWP
The only time I really use mine now is when I pull up on the bank. I'm sure I'll still use them come spring time, but for most applications the ultrex will do fine. It will turn you into the wind or current when you have spot lock on.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 2:41 pm to rballa19
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The only time I really use mine now is when I pull up on the bank
. My brother asked me the other day when I was going to get another power pole? I told him never because I only use it to hold my boat on the bank.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 3:02 pm to jimjackandjose
quote:
auto deploy
Is the real game changer.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 3:05 pm to jdavid1
quote:
Is the real game changer.
Except when it glitches and auto deploys while on step.
Posted on 8/7/18 at 3:21 pm to jdavid1
I'd never buy one with auto deploy. Seen my buddies do something stupid more trips than not
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