Two years later this motor is going strong kzfaq.infoUgkxBZWgzfpS2Jj7JqIHyaSZjyVHNUgCKCBf Just uploaded a video of it after 2 years. We use it probably a dozen days each year on our small raft.-original review- We got this motor the other day and tested it out. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems good to me. It has all the features advertised - the motor housing is metal. We will see how it performs longer term and I will revise this review if needed. Some initial observations:- Good thrust, moves our boat around really well- It comes with a circuit breaker but no switch - so there's no way to kill the motor other than yanking the connection off the battery. I installed an inline switch.- The mount bracket is plastic and I worry it might break- There are a number of plastic parts that I worry about, but the most important ones are metal or some kind of composite

Great breakdown video. Would also love to see a very similar video regarding livescope as I see and hear so many opinions and setups from other kayakers and would love to get the perspective from a renowned kayak shop that regularly installs them

Great rundown!

Great coverage! Love my Xi3 👍👍Two bass thumbs up!

Please do an up close look on the install of the pull system on the xi3 foot petal. I would like to see what you used and how you hooked up the carabiner under the foot petal release. Thanks!!

Amazing video! Your channel seems really cool!! Just subbed too!👍

Selling everything as a kit would be really interesting. Also a set up guide on how to rig things up. I had to piece things together from different videos. Having a rigging instructional video that comes with the kit would be baller.

I mounted a Motor Guide 46lbs pro series on a pelican catch 130 HDII. Use it on the Detroit River. I'm running a 12v 100AH Lithium Redodo battery.

KFS hooked me up and shipped my saltwater xi3 to NY. They did an amazing job and I would also recommend them.

Sounds great. Excellent info. What battery box is that? I have an amped outdoors 100ah lithium that I would like to get a box for at some point. Definitely want to upgrade to one of these at some point. Currently using a transom mount 40 lbs thrust

How much weight does it add to the front of your kayak ? And does it take alway from the stability of the yak?

This is an awesome video! Great information for a newbie! Can I buy just the stow and deploy system for my Ascend from you guys? I already have the Xi3 Thanks!

Very helpful vid. I have an unlimited with an XI3. Which touch screen Fishfinders are compatible so I can setup waypoint and routes? Thanks in advance

Hello. I bought a Nucanoe Frontier 12 last summer which came equipped with a Lowrance Hook 7 but no motorized propulsion. I am finally getting around to adding a trolling motor and wonder if y'all could answer a few questions I have about what all I need to get it rigged up. On hand, I have the Xi3 pinpoint along with the quick release bracket, the additional mounting bracket specific to the F12 purchased from Nucanoe, 12V 110ah Lithium battery and battery box. Everything I've researched talks about needing additional wiring and plugs, but if I am storing the battery in the front of the boat by the motor, I don't see why additional wiring or plugs would be necessary as the motor comes with several feet of wiring. In which case, I should have all the gear needed for setup? Does Kayak Fishing Supplies sell the live scope pan optic shaft mount for the stow and deploy system mentioned in the video? And lastly, for future reference when I install navigation lights, can I hook them to either the 12V 110ah lithium battery or 12V 12AH lead acid battery or do I need another battery? Thanks in advance for the additional info. Your video was extremely informative and much appreciated. Tight Lines!

How well does the GPS work on small rivers whereaps may not be accurate (I've had issues with Lowrance fish finders maps being way off) and areas where cell serviceay be limited?

Would a bow mount motor like this be good for ocean kayaking in 2ft chop. I have a pa 14 and I'm worried the extra weight in the bow will make for a very wet ride? Thoughts?

Do you sell the stow and deploy system separately?

Can you post link’s regarding the stow and deployment for the motor?

Hi there, I’m having an issue with my 55lb thrust Motorguide XI3. At higher speeds the motor shuts off and the battery indicator light goes from green to a blinking red light. I’ve tested to see if my 60amp breaker (within my battery box) was the issue by connecting from the back plug/outlet straight to the battery but the issue remained. I’m thinking that it could be because the 10gauge wire from the motor to my front plug/outlet is around 2-4ft (near my dry pod) but I’m not sure

I have the XI3 cable at stock length, I just coil it up and zip tie and it lays on the bow in front of the motor after its plugged in to the receptacle, going to my Power Queen 100ah battery behind my Native titan X seat, didnt want to cut it as might be an issue if I want to resell. Is this not a good practice with the length of that cable?

What is the brand of battery you recommended? I couldn’t make out what you said. Thanks.

Any bracket for a hobie outback 2019+

What is the part number for the panoptic shaft mount

Can I ask you what size eye screw are using with garmin swivel y try the 1/4 20 but it’s not going in

How do you get the XI3 to not bind up on itself when using spot lock. I’ve calibrated the GPS but it still spins around until the cord binds up on itself.

Any front mounts for the Hobie outback 2020?

Do you sell the parts for the motor deployment system? Pan-optics bracket,hook for the pedal deploy,etc.

Where can I purchase the stow & deploy kit for XI3 on my Bonafide SS127?

I just bought this motor, would it be possible to also use it on a 1648 Jon boat?

What is the amp draw from this trolling motor?

Do you know of anyone who can make a mount for a Riot Mako 12 ?... I'm currently going to have to make a mounting plate to mount my quick release bracket on. Just checking before I start doing the modifications

Hi , do they have mount for pelican wilderness recon ?

I can’t find the stow and deploy or the shaft mount on y’all’s website

Do you have the motorguide stow and deloy kit available

At ICAST last year, Motorguide showed xi3 kayak saltwater version that they said would come out later that year. Unfortunately this motor has not materialized in the wild to this day. Do you have any info on this saltwater version of the xi3 kayak motor and when we might be able to expect it?

Will both models have pinpoint/spotlock?

how about a xi3 bow mount for the Crescent Shoalie SF

What a diferent 36" vs 48" only lenght?

please add links for the trolling motor build.

possible to put this on feelfree moken 10v2

a hobie moves throught the water like a piece of dimensional lumber. i would be shocked that it went faster or as fast as many of the other hulls you listed.

Are you guys selling the setup to retract/deploy the xi3 on the Nucanoe you referred to?

Do they have the Saltwater version of the 36” shaft? I can’t seem to find it anywhere.

I wish someone made a best compatible kayaks are for the xi3

What size breaker for 55lb and 6 ga wire?

Are you still selling the deploy system set up?

Ik this an old post but you folks looking for the SW version vs FW are simply throwing money away. Put an anode on the shaft, rinse when done, keep the motor painted. You just saved $100 or more.

Is this motor not to heavy for a lighter yak? 44 pounds is very much

I'm putting one of these on my canoe!! 🤣

Is it too much weight to put the battery in the front hatch of the SS127? 100ah lithium battery(31 pounds)

Hi. Are you located in San Diego? Thinking of driving down from Vancovuer Canada to get a motorguide fitted to my 2021 Hobie Outback.

Looking for a mount for a Big Fish 120

Where are you guys located?

I need one for old town top water pls

I can’t get mine to connect to the satellite to use pinpoint.

I have a wilderness radar 135 like to put this set up on my kayak for Bass fishing Wisconsin tournament. Could you guys help me c out.

Is it possible to stern mount this

so you guys go from 10awg to 8awg to 10awg?

Do they make a salt water motor

Do you have a dead man’s switch?

Do you ship in canada ??

What would all of this cost with shipping pa 14 22.

How in the hell are people pulling their kayaks down to the water with a motor mounted in the way of the freaking handle??

Love the breakdown, I do believe though that the Stock wire is 6 Gauge and that’s what the Sticker shows that I received on my Xi3 just a few days ago directly from Motorguide/Mercury Marine. It shows that any added wire should be 6 Gauge along with a 50 Amp Breaker. I personally think 8 Gauge would be fine, but I would probably go with what the Factory suggests. Regardless if this your guys info/Content and rigging is and has been Amazing and Extremely helpful So Thank You. I would have loved to get the Xi3 from you guys but the cost at $1399 plus shipping & CA taxes was just too steep for me. I ordered mine from Fishing Online and in a week it was shipped out directly from Motorguide FedEx Two Day and it only cost 💲 me $1199.00 that was everything with shipping & no Taxes. So I couldn’t pass that up. It would have been around $1500-$1600 with taxes/Shipping & Fees. And I’m just on the other side of the State in Northern NV 5 min from Tahoe. I Due Totally get the Fee of So Ca as I grew up 20 min from Lake Castaic, and spent years fishing WonBass Tournaments all over So CA and Northern CA. I left the Region back in 2004 because Taxes / Fees / Gas / and All the Other Regulations was just out of Control. Love the Bodies of Water, Casitas, Cachuma, Castaic, Piru, Pyramid, we’re my Home Lakes. And Fished years and still do from Isabella all the way up too Shasta. Anyways I think what Kerry and you guys are bringing are through the Roof for sure, I just wish the CA Costs / Taxes and shipping wouldn’t be so Crazy. Diego is Awesome spent years at Fisherman’s Landing. Good luck with your Season and with your New P127 and look 👀forward too more content. My years were spent Fishing Tournaments with my Best Childhood friend Aaron that just recently Passed Away from Cancer. We fished down there in the Late 80’s and into the Early 2000’s From our Rangers And I wholly miss the Memories, I just don’t miss the CA Garbage 🗑 and it’s sad what happened to lakes like Castaic and Casitas the Waters are not what they were and the Darn Stripers ruined Castaic, Sad…. Big Thumbs up to you Guys and Your shop. Your Rigging is Through the roof. Blessings & Tight Lines 😎🙏👍