Motorguide XI5 or Minn kota Terrova saltwater

[cork24]

Hi ALL
Thinking of getting my first trolling motor , It will be mainly in Sydney harbour and offshore NSW, the boat is a plate ally 5.5m centre consul so I am looking at 80pound 60"shaft

I have been told my the local dealer that the build quality is the same in both and both have 2 years warranty.

The cost for the motorguide xi5 in Australia will be $2200.00 aus dollars and the terrova is about $3200.00 aus dollars

The main difference I can work out is the terrova has left -assist and was release in 2017 where the motor guide xi5 was release in 2015 I think.

So I am best to wait another six months and save up the difference or will the XI5 be ok for what I need .

Thanks again for any replies

[Transom]

They are both really similar. If you troll a lot and have humminbird units the terrova may be worth the expense so that you can connect it to your humminbirds. Otherwise $1000 is a lot of money for something that really performs the same.

[Larry3215]

The new spot lock on the 2017 bluetooth versions is awesome. If you use that it may be worth the extra to you.

[pfisher]

New Terrova for sure....... I've used them both.

[cork24]

Thanks for the reply all

Look like the dealer that is selling the terrova for $3200.00 aus dollars is no tell me it is a 2016 and a 2017 model and too get the one
which you can link will cost $3850.00 and also I have found a motor guide dealer that has put a cost together for Xi5, quick release , Lite TI9" with totalscan transducer,
gateway ket, NIMA 200 starter, wiring harness for electric motor and 2 marine battery 105ah 12v for $5000.00 aus dollars.

So I just need too make a decision but I am thinking the MG will do me ok for my needs and as the terrova is cost an extra $1800.00 .

Thanks again all

Brian

[TMG]

Get the xi5. Your crazy if you pay that for a terrova.
The xi5 works awesome. Just hard to get used to the pedal.

[cork24]

Hi All
We have just have the Sydney boat show this weekend and I took the plunge and bought my first trolling motor xi5 with a new Lowrance ti 9"so fingers crossed it
will all work out good, getting the guys I bought it off to install ($700) it so all I have to do is drop off my boat and 1 day later pick it up and go fishing
Thanks again for all your help and reply