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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]I modified/upgraded my MK system to the basic iPilot last summer to allow speed/direction control using a remote fob. Very handy to control the boat, especially when fishing alone and trolling.[/#800000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]I have not contacted Lowrance about this - yet - but their Gen 2/Gen 3 HDS sonar units are fully compatible with the Moto Guide Xi5 motors (virtually the same system as the Minn Koto iPilot Link system). And according to most - but certainly not all - reviews/comparisons of both systems the Xi5 is given a slight advantage over the iPilot Link. Both systems are liked a lot by the people that use them.[/#800000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]I have a Gen 1 HDS 7 and don't know if it would work with the Xi5. That's what I need to talk to Lowrance about, and will do so before the soft deck season starts in earnest.[/#800000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]I'm not sure if MG has an auto deploy/retrieval system like the new MK that started this thread.[/#800000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000]Both systems are going to cost well over 2 grand to get working in my boat. Will probably be closer to 3 grand by the time the additional required accessories (like new batteries, etc.) are added. Ouch![/#800000][/font]
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