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

*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

Жыл бұрын

That's not a little trolling motor. 😂

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

@251reeling9

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

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

@251reeling9

9 ай бұрын

thanks for dropping in on the channel

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

@251reeling9

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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.

Looks good my friend 👍

@251reeling9

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

good job, it was pleasure to watched it

@251reeling9

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by

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

@251reeling9

4 жыл бұрын

I cant wait to go and test it.

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

Жыл бұрын

It makes fishing by yourself so much easier

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@yoster77

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

yes i will have to try that.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

Жыл бұрын

starboard and yes

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

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@251reeling9

3 жыл бұрын

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

@clivingstoned

3 жыл бұрын

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

@251reeling9

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@251reeling9

3 жыл бұрын

I got it from lmc marine

@251reeling9

3 жыл бұрын

Out of Houston Texas.

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

@251reeling9

Жыл бұрын

You have to raise and lower it

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

@251reeling9

2 жыл бұрын

It's on there installing 36v trolling batteries

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

@mattswann110

3 жыл бұрын

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

@251reeling9

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@251reeling9

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@251reeling9

9 ай бұрын

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

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

@251reeling9

3 жыл бұрын

yeah pretty much

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

@251reeling9

3 жыл бұрын

si

What’s the length of the boat

@251reeling9

3 жыл бұрын

21ft

@thundercat3922

3 жыл бұрын

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