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[QUOTE]NickD - 2/9/2016  3:14 PM

The Xi5 turns WAY faster.  Which is a big reason why I switched.  I really think it's handy being able to do a 180 nearly as fast as a cable drive motor.  It also turns much quieter.  The stow and deploy is  wash compared to the Terrova.  The spot lock is without a doubt superior on the xi5.  I don't really use any of the other fancy features.  If you require feedback on your remote don't get an xi5.  It's a blind remote.

The foot pedal on the xi5 does kinda suck.  I wasn't a fan of the terrova pedal either.  I really don't understand why these TM companies have carried the tow/heel style from the cable driven models to the electric steers.  I turn mine sideways with the go button and momentary button closer to me.  Works relatively well.  I bump the momentary button and steering on accident just like I did on the terrova.

Mine left me still happy after a full season.[/QUOTE]

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Posted 2/9/2016 3:14 PM (#803870 - in reply to #803865)
Subject: Re: Motorguide XI5 recap ?

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I switched to an Xi5 80lb "60 from a Terrova 80lb 60" Ipilot last year. I'm happy with the decision so far. I won't know for a few more years if I am completely happy as the Terrova was a pretty rugged unit and I was fairly happy with it.

The Xi5 turns WAY faster. Which is a big reason why I switched. I really think it's handy being able to do a 180 nearly as fast as a cable drive motor. It also turns much quieter. The stow and deploy is wash compared to the Terrova. The spot lock is without a doubt superior on the xi5. I don't really use any of the other fancy features. If you require feedback on your remote don't get an xi5. It's a blind remote.

The foot pedal on the xi5 does kinda suck. I wasn't a fan of the terrova pedal either. I really don't understand why these TM companies have carried the tow/heel style from the cable driven models to the electric steers. I turn mine sideways with the go button and momentary button closer to me. Works relatively well. I bump the momentary button and steering on accident just like I did on the terrova.

Mine left me still happy after a full season.