HOW TO Install an Electric Motor | MOTORGUIDE Xi5 | DORA PROJECT 🧜‍♀️

[@GriftCo]

Thanks for dropping by guys! If you're interested in fishing and building up a fishing tinny, stick around by subscribing. I'm working on more videos as we speak and they will definitely interest you as well!

[@timd7782]

I have to say, you Aussies really know your tinnies! And you are excellent, passionate fishermen. I'm in Boston, MA but I find myself more and more watching you tubes from Australians like yourself, (and New Zealanders, too) and learning a lot from you guys (Dangar Marine comes to mind too). That aluminum welder you used had some amazing skills. I am currently installing an Xi5 on my Whaler Montauk 170. Have to cut the bow rail but it's all good. Measure 10 times, cut once.....Tight lines to you Grift.

[@richos84]

Thanks mate. Absolute legend!!

[@jesusfreak5535]

Thanks for sharing! A serious job You did there. Blessing from Sweden!

[@connorrobertson7619]

This was very helpful Thankyou !

[@brunomerlini4248]

Brilliant video, I'm about to install mine and you help a lot.. cheers

[@immersionoutdoors3472]

Hey thank you for the video... I just don’t understand how you saw that you suck at a lot of things!... your whole build is amazing!... I’m impressed with your detail to doing things correctly... I’m keen on jumping onto my own tinny build!...

[@GriftCo]

Hey! Thanks for the kind words - the build is definitely coming along and I’m learning a lot. It’s been a fun journey so far :)

[@ScottBoyd]

Very informative mate ! well done

[@davecarroll626]

Hey mate, I know I'm late to the party here, but just a heads up. You shouldn't tin cables you intend on crimping as the wire becomes hard and doesn't bond with the crimp terminal as it is squashed. You may never have problems, but you could possibly end up with loose connections down the track. Love the videos regardless 👍👍

[@GriftCo]

Thanks Dave! Very sound advice and hopefully some people see this. I’ve actually since changed the system and running a Marinco plug and socket for the motorguide which is a much easier system to install. Hoping to do a little video on that soon

[@thefishingritual1423]

Great video

[@PunkR0ckz09]

Hey man, I love your build. I watched a bunch of videos from the playlist a few times, and I was wondering if you could answer this question for me; Why is your trolling motor mounted on the left of the bow? I mean, you mention that you don't want it in the way of anything in the video, but wouldn't it make more sense to mount it on the right? Around here, near Montreal, most of our docks are on the left at the boat ramps, so there is much more chances of damaging it if it were on the left, plus, since your console is already on the right side, it would kind of make sense to "clutter" that side first, so you have a much more "free" left side, no? Since your boat should always have the bow pointing into the wind, that would also mean that you could fish 100% of your left (port) side without any issues whatsoever... at least, thats my understanding in the 25-ish years I had of fishing.

[@gregcurtisfishing3558]

awesome vids !

[@GriftCo]

Thanks Mate, appreciate the support

[@dondwyer1366]

Another great video from Grift Co... I just installed 2 Ti2's and a Xi5 trolling motor (didn't network NEMA yet). I have a couple of questions that I didn't see on your video. First one, how hard or awkward is lifting the trolling motor out of the water with no cord attached? We are going into Winter here in Toronto and won't be able try this until next May/June and was wondering if I should attach a T-H Marine g-force handle? Lastly, I purchased my Xi5 with the built in sonar... do you have the built in one for your boat? If so, what was the transducer setting you set on your front Ti2? Thanks and appreciate your thoughts!

[@Neddey01]

Great video, question already asked but not answered, what AWG cable did you use? Should be stamped on cable, and is important. The i5 55 lb max current draw is 52 amps so 60 amp breaker is right and Anderson plugs look like 50 amp so should be ok as well, but not sure of cable or battery. A deep cycle wet acid or AGM battery is limited to continuous max current around 25- 30 amps, seems ok for spot lock in low or moderate current but not for holding in strong current or for trolling - check wet acid / AGM battery sellers warranty, most now limit or offer no warranty at all for connection to trolling motors. I am just about to fit an i5 so did a lot of research on them, as I want to troll, as well as go away for a couple of days at a time (no charger) i decided to go with deep cycle 120 AH lithium ion (LiFePo4) battery - half the weight, many times the "deep cycle" performance, able to handle the 52 amps easily, and cost only $450 in boxing day sale. Am also interested in your i5 installation, how much offset between the motor shaft (when deployed) and the front of the mounting plate did you leave - you mentioned "enough to allow for the shaft bending" but video doesn't show and you didn't say. cheers Terry

[@SamDewing]

Great Video! I'm in Hornsby and looking at the same thruster plate upgrade to my quintrex. Where did you find buy your motor and all the parts, cables batteries, connectors and enamel paint spray cans? I would also love to see a video on the nmea cable setup . Keep up the good work.

[@GriftCo]

Thanks Mate - bought all the motor guide equip from Blue Bottle Marine (Super close to you). Battery from battery world, the etch primer from super cheap and the enamel paint from whitworths (that doesn’t come in a spray can). I’m still yet to get the NMEA set up but should be able to do that soon

[@fossilfuel71]

What side did you end up installing the retaining clip? I can't see how to get a padlock through it if I install it inboard.

[@anthmania]

Great video, thank you. When stowed and underway, how secure is it? I often go offshore and sometime encounter a bumpy ride on the way back, think bow rising maybe 1m then coming down again...

[@GriftCo]

Hey Anthony, there's a little bit of slop in the quick release bracket, but nothing I'd be too worried about. I think the worst case scenario is when driving too and from the boat ramps (going over speed bumps etc.)

[@evanheymer]

Hey mate. How has the motor guide performed now you’ve had it for a while. I’ve got a 385 explorer and looking at one.

[@GriftCo]

It's been really good - only point of frustration has been the buzzer in the unit. I think water or someting has got inside it so it's now quieter than originally. otherwise, still going strong!

[@fraser8447]

I’d like to see you connect the lowrance. I’m about to do the same thjng

[@GriftCo]

I'll try make sure that's next on the list!

[@20ldF0rTh1s]

Very nicely explained. This will be very helpful. What's the amp rating of those Anderson plugs you used?

[@GriftCo]

Good questions Satburn, I'm not actually sure. I'll have a look into it and get back to you!

[@20ldF0rTh1s]

@@GriftCo Cool, thanks. By the size i am guessing it's the 50 amp version, just wanted to be sure.

[@GriftCo]

@@20ldF0rTh1s It sounds like you're across this more than me! I'd trust your judgement more than this stranger over the internet...

[@20ldF0rTh1s]

@@GriftCo Ha, not really. I was shopping around earlier at local shops for those plugs and apparently they come in 50 amps and 175 amps (maybe larger as well) and the latter is a bit of a beast for much higher gauge wires

[@phillippage3151]

What length shaft mate

[@deanwatt]

Dude, what happened to your wiring diagram video? It's was so good and now it's time to wire my boat! damn..

[@GriftCo]

Did I have a wiring diagram video?! I think the closest I've got so far is this; kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4LJp2CjbbeZbMU

[@deanwatt]

@@GriftCo Oh cool, well you did say it would be best to show it in a separate detailed video and if you would like to see it, let me know! So I'm letting you know!😂

[@SK-ps1mo]

Anyone had problems with Moto guard xi5 gps , how long does Electric motor last 5 years +

[@dillonray2975]

Can you do a video linking the xi5 to your Lowrance sounders pls

[@GriftCo]

Dillon Ray got all the bits, will try to get onto that ASAP

[@LatysGarage]

Did you end up hooking it up to your lowerence . I want a xi5 to hook in to my hook 7 reveal and I’m interested how good it is

[@joelschreiber3586]

How many amp hour battery do you run mate. I have brought brought an xi5 and am unsure on what battery to buy and how many amps they pull per hour

[@GriftCo]

I've been using a 110Ah AGM Deep Cycle. It's been fantastic pushing around Dora and can last a couple days easily without a recharge, that said probably not best to do that with a deep cycle battery. Should be kept above 50% to maintain a good life span.

[@captainscottlum2371]

I have a Quintrex 390. I believe it's a 2006, my bow piece is not flat it's somewhat domed. my question to you is did yours come with the bow piece already flat or did you change or somehow modify it, also what year is yours?

[@GriftCo]

Mines a 2004, the bow is flatish but has a definite curve to it. We didn’t really need to modify it to make it fit, just placed the thick sheet on top and welded it up. That said, the bow plate has a very slight lean outwards because of the curve

[@snaketoga4903]

Why did you go to the 3 blade prop ? From the 2 blade cheers

[@GriftCo]

Snake Toga - this was the standard one that came with it!

[@snaketoga4903]

Yeah right mine came with a 2 blade

[@HeccasEckerz]

3 blade is more efficient and less noisy but newer stocked xi5s come stock 3 blade

[@thomasmcintyre9045]

hey mate, what gauge wire did you use for the electric motor?

[@clarkster98]

I'd like to know too I'm thinking 8 gauge

[@michael476b]

I should have bought a minn kota.

[@GriftCo]

Michael Barnish why’s that?

[@1osmosiss]

Isn’t your outboard 24volts?

[@GriftCo]

The 55lb Motorguide is 12v, the 80lb is 24v. My Outboard motor cranks off of a 12v.