Bought a used Motorguide Xi3 from my neighbor after he got a bigger one for his pontoon. Taking it next week for trial run. Looking forward to using anchor mode. I have a garmin uhh 93sv unit and live scope. Let the games begin.
The Xi3 comes with a transducer in the motor. I can't get any information from Motorguide about the functionality of the transducer or how to connect with it. Fantastic trolling motor, less than ideal customer service. On the course lock, you can point the motor and it will go to where you pointed it without any input from you, or you can set a compass heading, and the motor does all the work.
Hi. I can't find any real guidance on the xi3 and whether it's truly limited to working with the lowrance and simrad for waypoint navigation. I now have the pwr129 and the xi3, and l'd like to know if Motorguide is just pushing those 2 makers, or it's really limited to them. I see garmin and hummingbird have NMEA2000 as well. Thanks in advance!
When I set my xi3 to anchor mode it seems to be hit or miss to keep it within a 5’ to 20’ area. When I come up to a spot and push anchor, almost every time, it immediately reverses is backwards about 10-15’ and then slowly creeps up to within about 5’ of the spot. Any tips or tricks to using anchor mode effectively?
No. But you need to buy the one with the pin point gps to have anchor mode. It is just built into the head. You can buy it separately but it will cost you more.
I am thinking about buying this trolling motor, however I still like my foot control. So I was thinking maybe the x3. Is the spotlock worth it to you? How tight will it hold to the spot?
I absolutely love spot lock, but the foot control on it is trash. I would save up and buy an ultrex. Spot lock has changed fishing for me and for the industry. I think you should get a trolling motor with one, but I don’t recommend the Xi3. Look and my reasons not to buy a Xi3 video.
is this a 12v system? also do you still like it? any problems come up since you have now had it for a few months on water? Thanks for any info; i am thinking about upgrading mine that came with my tracker the 45 edge is a nightmare on windy days i hate having to move off a rip rap point just to re rig
Mine is a 24V system. I do not like it. I regret buying it. I do not recommend buying it. I made a video about why I don't like it. ruclips.net/video/VsixYbCbnwo/видео.html
It needs the pinpoint gps system to use the anchor button. You can buy the kit to install in the head of your trolling motor. It should come with the remote.
@@stevebennett1858 No, they make xi3 with and without the gps in the head. If yours has the remote without the anchor mode button it can’t do anchor mode. It does not have the gps control unit. The gps control unit is called pinpoint gps. Not the gateway kit for linking to lowrance. You can buy the pinpoint gps kit and install yourself. Here is one: www.gps4us.com/MOTORGUIDE-Pinpoint-gps-navigation-system--P12084.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwtpGGBhBJEiwAyRZX2qAM72iM2AjZ6VI1RIVIn2sHHBaWeimm2QRnp4Zup9A1P8_9r1On2hoC7aIQAvD_BwE
I have a24 volt xi 5 bought brand new .anchore lock works good but it will spin the head around a couple times n make you think its gonna rip the cord off n then will hold ya put. I mainly bought it for heading lock for trolling which have never worked right.has a mind of it own goes all over the place. 1800.oo $ something not impressed. Any ideas . Have ya heard of anybody haveing same problems. Thanks
Is the foot pedal necessary ? Or will the trolling motor work fine with just the hand controller ?.. I’m looking to get a trolling motor with anchor mode but if the foot pedal isn’t a must I may do with out
PrestonLoy81 It doesn’t need the foot pedal to operate. It comes with a remote that works pretty good. You just have to take a hand off your rod to operate it. I feel like it is a must but if you do lots of anchor mode fishing then it is not needed.
I just installed mine, too many bad reviews on the foot control, I'm not steady enough to use it anymore so I'm just going to learn how to use the remote control and be happy
The spot lock gps works without connecting it to sonar, however if you want to use your lowrance unit to control the trolling motor and navigate to waypoints you need the NEMA gateway kit
Bought a used Motorguide Xi3 from my neighbor after he got a bigger one for his pontoon. Taking it next week for trial run. Looking forward to using anchor mode. I have a garmin uhh 93sv unit and live scope. Let the games begin.
The Xi3 comes with a transducer in the motor. I can't get any information from Motorguide about the functionality of the transducer or how to connect with it. Fantastic trolling motor, less than ideal customer service. On the course lock, you can point the motor and it will go to where you pointed it without any input from you, or you can set a compass heading, and the motor does all the work.
Love my Xi3. BIG game changer. What lake are you on? Looks like Elephant Butte.
Hi sir just curious have you ever heard of or see a Kaku Zulu there's a model that comes with a I Guide 55lb thrust trolling motor.
I Have it. Wonderful tool
I wouldn't call it "wonderful".
I just got a xi3, got to save up for the GPS.
Spot lock is totally worth it.
Yes sir, I can't wait
@@jerryhawkins3088 Game changer!
Hi. I can't find any real guidance on the xi3 and whether it's truly limited to working with the lowrance and simrad for waypoint navigation. I now have the pwr129 and the xi3, and l'd like to know if Motorguide is just pushing those 2 makers, or it's really limited to them. I see garmin and hummingbird have NMEA2000 as well.
Thanks in advance!
Does it not have reverse mine don’t seem to work if it does.
When I set my xi3 to anchor mode it seems to be hit or miss to keep it within a 5’ to 20’ area. When I come up to a spot and push anchor, almost every time, it immediately reverses is backwards about 10-15’ and then slowly creeps up to within about 5’ of the spot. Any tips or tricks to using anchor mode effectively?
Do you have to connect it to you fish finder (I have a garmin) to take advantage of recording the routes or anchor, or the gps things in general?
You do.all those things with the remote.
Can you cruise at a 1/2 mph?
Yes
Thanks for trying.
You bet
What length shaft is this?
Mine is the 54”.
Do you need a gps or fish finder hooked up to use the anchor mode? Thanks
No. But you need to buy the one with the pin point gps to have anchor mode. It is just built into the head. You can buy it separately but it will cost you more.
What is your favorite feature?
Anchor mode is where it is at!
I am thinking about buying this trolling motor, however I still like my foot control. So I was thinking maybe the x3. Is the spotlock worth it to you? How tight will it hold to the spot?
I absolutely love spot lock, but the foot control on it is trash. I would save up and buy an ultrex. Spot lock has changed fishing for me and for the industry. I think you should get a trolling motor with one, but I don’t recommend the Xi3. Look and my reasons not to buy a Xi3 video.
Is there reverse on the xi3?
No but it does turn to face backward.
is this a 12v system? also do you still like it? any problems come up since you have now had it for a few months on water? Thanks for any info; i am thinking about upgrading mine that came with my tracker the 45 edge is a nightmare on windy days i hate having to move off a rip rap point just to re rig
Mine is a 24V system. I do not like it. I regret buying it. I do not recommend buying it. I made a video about why I don't like it. ruclips.net/video/VsixYbCbnwo/видео.html
Hey there I have a question I have the xi3 but the remote with other anchor button if I bought the gps remote will the anchor mode work on my xi3
It needs the pinpoint gps system to use the anchor button. You can buy the kit to install in the head of your trolling motor. It should come with the remote.
@@clearwaterfishing soo basically it will only work if it has gps linked with a lowrance unit?
@@stevebennett1858 No, they make xi3 with and without the gps in the head. If yours has the remote without the anchor mode button it can’t do anchor mode. It does not have the gps control unit. The gps control unit is called pinpoint gps. Not the gateway kit for linking to lowrance. You can buy the pinpoint gps kit and install yourself. Here is one: www.gps4us.com/MOTORGUIDE-Pinpoint-gps-navigation-system--P12084.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwtpGGBhBJEiwAyRZX2qAM72iM2AjZ6VI1RIVIn2sHHBaWeimm2QRnp4Zup9A1P8_9r1On2hoC7aIQAvD_BwE
Thanks soo much for the help
@@stevebennett1858 No problem!
How much did it cost you?
Trolling motor was $950ish and the foot pedal was another $150.
@@clearwaterfishing where did you buy the trolling motor for that price and what is the voltage/thrust(lbs)/shaft length?
Cabela's 70lb thrust 24volts, and 60 inch shaft. btw I don't recommend this trolling motor. It is crap.
@@clearwaterfishing is the reasons in your “3 reasons not to buy the XI3?” Do you have any more updated reasons?
@@alexanderfoxworth2555 It has delay in the foot pedal. Nothing other than that.
How does anchor mode affect your overall battery life?
Alex McNew I have not had any issues with battery life. I use 2 size 29 lead acid batteries. I fish 6-8 hours regularly.
@@clearwaterfishing awesome thank you for the reply and thank you for the video I will definitely be subscribing to your channel
Alex McNew Thank you sir! Let me know if there is a certain video you would like to see.
I have a24 volt xi 5 bought brand new .anchore lock works good but it will spin the head around a couple times n make you think its gonna rip the cord off n then will hold ya put. I mainly bought it for heading lock for trolling which have never worked right.has a mind of it own goes all over the place. 1800.oo $ something not impressed. Any ideas . Have ya heard of anybody haveing same problems. Thanks
I haven't heard of that problem. Sometimes mine will go nuts and try to throw me out of the boat.
Just bought the same exact one was it hard to install I have not installed it yet
It was not too bad. Had to drill some extra holes.
Is the foot pedal necessary ? Or will the trolling motor work fine with just the hand controller ?.. I’m looking to get a trolling motor with anchor mode but if the foot pedal isn’t a must I may do with out
PrestonLoy81 It doesn’t need the foot pedal to operate. It comes with a remote that works pretty good. You just have to take a hand off your rod to operate it. I feel like it is a must but if you do lots of anchor mode fishing then it is not needed.
Clearwater Fishing thanks 👍👍👍
PrestonLoy81 No problem. Let me know if you have more questions.
I just installed mine, too many bad reviews on the foot control, I'm not steady enough to use it anymore so I'm just going to learn how to use the remote control and be happy
So.....does it work good? Duh
Not really.
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Do you have to connect it to you fish finder (I have a garmin) to take advantage of recording the routes or anchor, or the gps things in general?
The spot lock gps works without connecting it to sonar, however if you want to use your lowrance unit to control the trolling motor and navigate to waypoints you need the NEMA gateway kit