Trolling motor.

[scott123]

I can't decide between the Minn Kota ST 80 with I pilot or the Motor guide XI5 80 with pinpoint gps. Neither one are compatible with my depth finder, I will upgrade that at a later date. Any suggestions?

[plugger]

I think Minn Kota is a better product . I've had both brands and prefer Minn Kota . I have a 2 year old Minn Kota RT 80 I'm replacing with a 112 pound thrust I Pilot right now . But , maybe Motor Guide has improved , I don't know .

[plugger]

I'm getting the Ipilot because I like the " anchor " feature and ability to point it in a direction and have it stay on course at whatever speed .

[Cuda340]

I'm getting the Ipilot because I like the " anchor " feature and ability to point it in a direction and have it stay on course at whatever speed .

....I love my iPilot just for those two reasons. Lost an anchor week or so ago down towards Bastrop as the dowel pin came loose and wasn't a problem at all. Just used the anchor feature on the remote and even with the tide ripping it kept me right off the point I was fishing.

[scott123]

I went with the Minnkota I-pilot, best decision I’ve madein regards to the boat equipment. I used it yesterday on Lake Conroe during abass tournament with what seemed like a million boats on the water. Whilefishing a point with boat traffic causing quite the wave action the record atrack and or auto pilot keep me on track, all I had todo was fish. Spot lock was amazing. Very simple to use (good thing as I left the quick reference guidein the truck). Well worth the money.

[plugger]

That's good to hear . I haven't heard anything bad about the IPilot from those that have one . I've used mine only twice and love it .

[WestEndAngler]

Love my ipilot

[ROGUECUSTOMRODS]

Mine has been junk.its about two months old in already had warranty issues.. Other than that its nice.

[kenny]

I only use a trolling motor while drifting upper bay shell to fetch lures in the winter. They're just something else to break.

[grown in Tx]

Man both are really cool, my issue is they cost more than I paid for my boat. Wow they are pricy. When we get a new boat next year I'll have to have it financed in with it.