Installing/mounting a Motorguide Xi5 36V Trolling Motor.

In this video we will be mounting the Motorguide Xi5sw 36V 72inch 105lb. This is a salt water trolling motor with a 72 inch shaft with 105 lbs of thrust. This unit has its own gps and handheld remote with pinpoint anchor lock to hold you in place while you fish.#motorguide36v72inch105lb
Items used
motorguide 36v trolling motor
motorguide quick release bracket
motorguide power receptacle 12v to 36v
motorguide power plug for receptacle.

[@251reeling9]

Hello everyone I hope this video was helpful. This is part 1 of a 2 part install. The other video will consist of how to install a 36v battery system. Please help me by liking and subscribing, it is free to you and helps me get into the youtube algorithm.Thanks Paul

[@roxyalm1]

*Great little trolling motor **enjoyable.fishing** recommend had it hooked up to my 15 foot old town canoe and it pushed it pretty good with me and my son (220 pounds each).*

[@russelldevane5434]

That's not a little trolling motor. 😂

[@TrophyFish]

I am about to install this exact setup this weekend and your video gives me the confidence to do the job right the 1st time. Thank you. I have the Ultera on my other boat and look forward to see what the Xi5 can do. Sounds way quieter than the Ultera.

[@251reeling9]

For saltwater it really is a great trolling motor. A 60 amp circuit breaker is required. A 50amp will trip at full speed. Thank you for the comment brother.

[@CapitalCityChurch]

great video! extremely helpful! looking forward to watching part 2

[@251reeling9]

Awesome, thank you!

[@WesLovelace]

Great how to on the install Paul.....We've been using one offshore for the last 6 months....No more yankin' anchors!!

[@251reeling9]

yes sir, those anchors around here have thick mud on them too.

[@davidsheldonfishing9726]

Thanks mate I just got one of these motors, great to watch and listen to your views.

[@251reeling9]

thanks for dropping in on the channel

[@jakubkaczala7589]

good job, it was pleasure to watched it

[@251reeling9]

Thank you for stopping by

[@FCPFishing]

That'll be a game changer right there. I agree with going bigger.

[@251reeling9]

I cant wait to go and test it.

[@JohnAmes]

Looks good my friend 👍

[@251reeling9]

Thank you 👍

[@truckingwithnose]

Just got mines today I’m installing tomorrow yesterday I went offshore and I was the only one without one so I immediately ordered one and got overnight shipping

[@251reeling9]

It makes fishing by yourself so much easier

[@yoster77]

Keep your eye out for deals. I got an awesome clearance price from the bass pro website. Got their 36v 60" shaft Xi5 with both the remote and foot pedal for $1,499 (1,599 plus a $100 rebate.). There is a local shop that sells refurbished interstate group 29 deep cycles for 40 bucks each. So for about 1,620 + tax I was up and running. If course I still bought a quick release mount, breakers etc so it does still add up a bit lol.

[@251reeling9]

Wow man that is a great deal. My trolling motor alone was 2100 or 2200.

[@yoster77]

@@251reeling9 I got very lucky. They sold out online in about 20 minutes. right place at the right time I guess.

[@ereams65]

Enjoy your videos. Can you share how you installed the Jet Technologies bracket? I just got mine from my dealer with no instructions.

[@lauramurray6690]

Just bought a boat with this setup the previous owner had mounted it straightforward and back down the middle of the boat looking to put it on the side like you did I however have nav lights in the way that I will move I noticed your boat has no bow mounted navigation lights how did you pull this off not sure the coast guard would approve

[@jgmob2950]

Great video thanks for posting. The bracket that you had from IMC how are the legs attached to your deck? It appears that it is 3/4" king starboard material.

[@251reeling9]

the bolts on each side go through the top plate through the side plate and through the hull of the boat. Long bolts all the way through

[@mindstorm1987]

Hey Man, good job. Thanks from Germany for sharing. I thought maybe you put a little rubber piece where that NEMA cabel was to make sure there is no open space for Water to get to the elektronics.

[@251reeling9]

yes i will have to try that.

[@dosiekk]

Hey, great tutorial, it is super helpful. I would like to ask for one favor, could tell what are the dimensions of this big plastic bracket that comes on top/inside (You holding it in hand on 6:50) quick release smaller bracket? Can't find any info and i would like to prepare mounting before buying one. Cheers

[@251reeling9]

Store 5.0 out of 5 stars1Reviews MotorGuide Xi5 Quick Release Bracket Comp, White, on Amazon.com

[@eddiehontz4622]

How can I get one of thoses brackets that you have mounted on the boat before you started this project? I have a fiberglass boat and I need something similar to it. I would appreciate any help. Please and thank you.

[@251reeling9]

You can have one made all it is is 3 pieces of acrylic cut to fit the bow with holes drilled through it. I DID GET MINE FROM LMC MARINE OUT OF HOUSTON TX. YOU WILL NEED SOME LONG BOLTS OF COURSE.

[@chrism8812]

great job. how did you get the motor mount - was it custom made by jet technologies to fit your bow and how did you get them to make it. thanks for posting.

[@251reeling9]

The mount came from lmc marine in Houston where I bought the boat but you can build your own.

[@bertbuchanan4198]

I want to make a similar lmc mount for my boat. In one of your replies you indicated the lmc mount is acrylic. Is it actually acrylic or is it starboard? Also, is it 3/4" thick material or 1" thick? Thanks!

[@251reeling9]

starboard and yes

[@r.cbailey3936]

I have a question where did you get the bracket to mount a trolling motor on an open faced by boat?

[@251reeling9]

I got it from lmc marine

[@251reeling9]

Out of Houston Texas.

[@251reeling9]

Also note that you will need a 60 amp circuit breaker.

[@mattswann110]

What type of circuit breaker? Is it a motor guide brand?

[@251reeling9]

@@mattswann110 I got one off of Amazon it was made in America. But beware of cheap ones they will fail on you.

[@albinoperos7083]

Where are going that rubber washers that come with nuts and bolts?

[@251reeling9]

that would be for aluminum or straight fiberglass drilling to the deck.

[@colemant6845]

What happened to your Part 2 installing the wiring and batteries? Can't find it on your channel????

[@251reeling9]

It's on there installing 36v trolling batteries

[@r.cbailey3936]

Question where did you get your trolling motor bracket ? Who made your trolling motor bracket so you can mount your trolling motor to.

[@251reeling9]

jet technology's i got it from lmc marine out of houston tx

[@clivingstoned]

@@251reeling9 I can’t seem to find this bracket on lmc website or anywhere. Do you have a link?

[@251reeling9]

@@clivingstoned You may have to call LMC Marine in houston they sent mine in the mail and i had to mount mine myself.

[@truckingwithnose]

Does the motor guide self adjust to the water height or it has to be done manually

[@251reeling9]

You have to raise and lower it

[@tommyliu4683]

Hello.. Great video btw.. question and/or clarification. You mentioned the space between the motor column and rub rail is 1.5" but MG Manual states .5". Granted 1.5" is safer but just wanted check. Also, I noticed you didn't use the rubber isolators which is suggested to use unless motor is mounted on carpeted boat. Wonder why it was left off. Thanks in advance.

[@251reeling9]

If you are mounting straight to fiberglass or straight to your aluminum deck yes you should use isolators. A friend of mine that works in a boat shop recommended the 1.5 due to the fact i will occasionally be in swells and chop. I have a 76 inch shaft.

[@steveb9733]

Just installed mine with just under an inch clearance and had to go back and read the book lol. Had a small heart attack thinking I mounted too close

[@aldosparano8955]

Ciao cosa costa in America un xi5 105 libbre 36 volt ????

[@251reeling9]

si

[@benduea2713]

So you have had it a year, how is it performing?

[@251reeling9]

great so far i had to replace the lower unit because my in law crushed it in some rocks

[@thundercat3922]

What’s the length of the boat

[@251reeling9]

21ft

[@thundercat3922]

Nice job bro- I have a 20’ center console and every one telling me 60” but I’m gonna go with the 72” for sure

[@scottscaneh]

so now your 72" shaft is a 65" shaft.

[@251reeling9]

yeah pretty much