Trolling Motor Recommendation for 189
I am close to placing an order and have a question on the trolling motor.
I am going with the Lowrance HDS12 and I see on their site that the new Motorguide XI5 will communicate with the Lowrance units kinda like the Hummingbird and MK.
I'm looking for a 36v system.
Does the MK ST 101/IPilot work at all with the Lowrance unit or should I order the Motorguide, and hope that it is released in time for delivery...
Is there another brand / type that is good, and interfaces with the Lowrance unit?
Any suggestions would be great!
Thanks
I am going with the Lowrance HDS12 and I see on their site that the new Motorguide XI5 will communicate with the Lowrance units kinda like the Hummingbird and MK.
I'm looking for a 36v system.
Does the MK ST 101/IPilot work at all with the Lowrance unit or should I order the Motorguide, and hope that it is released in time for delivery...
Is there another brand / type that is good, and interfaces with the Lowrance unit?
Any suggestions would be great!
Thanks
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I get a lot of use out of the Ipilot in South Florida and the Keys. So far (second generation) it has never let me down.
I prefer a bendable stainless shaft to a (not)unbreakable shaft but that's only a secondary factor: reliability and capability in the control system is much more important.
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I hold current fine in a big current + wind using a 24 V on my 189. No problem at Bahia Honda fishing the tarpon run and holding on the gps. Never any issue with a 24v running all day on my boat going back for 15 yrs. 36v may make you feel better but not necessary.
Best not to hold back on a purchase like this, nothing worse than thinking I wish I did...
Just placed my order for a 189 with Frank. Very excited. Cannot wait for some build picts. I'll post them as I get them.
Boat: 2015 25' Competition Single 300 Yamaha
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