The spot lock is better than no spot lock but not really well executed.
Motorguide spot lock.
While both of these motors have spot lock and they ll both allow you to use auto pilot to navigate to pre recorded fishing spots the minn kota comes out ahead in other areas.
Pinpoint offers industry leading gps navigation options like 3x more precise anchor jog heading lock and cruise control.
I like my micro remote when it s cold.
Motorguide trolling motors are overbuilt to be as tough as the places fish live.
Then came the newer easy on your fingers remote crummier spot lock.
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Seems to work in the work shop but as soon as it is on the water the gsp will drop out ever time the anchor mode is used.
Light comes on when i put it in the water to do its light checks but now it won t come back on saying it s acquired a sign.
Second and third time out it won t lock onto a gps signal.
Not to mention motorguide often makes you pay extra for these features when they are included with the minn.
Still at a loss as to why the motor guide wont spot lock.
With resilient components like unbreakable composite shafts rigid aircraft grade aluminum mounts stainless steel bushings in key wear areas no flex metal foot pedals and 360 breakaway mounts motorguide trolling motors offer peace of mind for the long haul.
Minn kota vs motorguide spot lock.
The main differences between the minn kota and motorguide trolling motors really come down to features.
But the newest bt enabled i pilot link would probably be considered 2nd gen.
Unbreakable composite shaft with lifetime warranty.
Xi5 55 pound 12v saltwater trolling motor w gps by motorguide.
The jog feature is extremely worthwhile imo worth the price of a newer unit or maybe an xi5.
The heading sensor is for the jog feature when using spot lock.
The big old link came around and it is a big n.
I frequently have to ask the motor where the heck is it going.
All other functions seem to work fine but the gps anchor mode is just a piece of shit not en happy anyone else having anchor mode issues with there motorguide.
It will hold in wind but needs several minutes to figure out how.
The key is to go nose into the wind upwind of where you want to lock and then set the anchor when you have drifted back to it.
The improved minnkota spot lock came out in 2017 which has bluetooth and the white heading sensor puck so you ll want to look for that model of minnkota.
Built to withstand a beating from submerged rocks and stumps without giving in.
Xi5 s tough composite shaft will bend but won t break.
