09-26-2016, 10:58 PM
[quote dregs]
I've heard complaints about the Minn Kota doing things like excessively wrapping the cord around the shaft; on the Xi5 I saw a couple of times that it turned completely around to ensure the cable wasn't wrapped (could be accidental, but I hope it's programmed that way).
I haven't yet connected it to my finder; I'm still waiting for the connector module to arrive. I'm kind of disappointed that it isn't built in with a direct NMEA 2K connection and I have a hard time believing that adapter is worth $250.
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Yep, it is smart enough to not strangle itself. I had to watch the I-Pilot and sometimes intercede to keep it from hurting itself.
Yes, the interface module is over priced at $250, but it opens a whole new world of capabilities for the Xi5.
Checkout:
[url "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keRXTj7RrHw"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keRXTj7RrHw[/url]
As they show in the video, your Lowrance unit can be used to control the Xi5. I use it as a backup for when the batteries in the pendant die. Plus it conveniently show the Xi5's current state or speed and direction at the top of the screen.
The track back feature is really cool. I use that all the time. You cruise over a school of fish on some structure, scroll the screen back on the Lowrance by dragging your finger, put the cursor on the school, and then select goto cursor and engage. The Xi5 comes to life and then takes you back and anchors you over the school. Almost feels like cheating...
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I've heard complaints about the Minn Kota doing things like excessively wrapping the cord around the shaft; on the Xi5 I saw a couple of times that it turned completely around to ensure the cable wasn't wrapped (could be accidental, but I hope it's programmed that way).
I haven't yet connected it to my finder; I'm still waiting for the connector module to arrive. I'm kind of disappointed that it isn't built in with a direct NMEA 2K connection and I have a hard time believing that adapter is worth $250.
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Yep, it is smart enough to not strangle itself. I had to watch the I-Pilot and sometimes intercede to keep it from hurting itself.
Yes, the interface module is over priced at $250, but it opens a whole new world of capabilities for the Xi5.
Checkout:
[url "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keRXTj7RrHw"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keRXTj7RrHw[/url]
As they show in the video, your Lowrance unit can be used to control the Xi5. I use it as a backup for when the batteries in the pendant die. Plus it conveniently show the Xi5's current state or speed and direction at the top of the screen.
The track back feature is really cool. I use that all the time. You cruise over a school of fish on some structure, scroll the screen back on the Lowrance by dragging your finger, put the cursor on the school, and then select goto cursor and engage. The Xi5 comes to life and then takes you back and anchors you over the school. Almost feels like cheating...
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