TP13 Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 Got a question on length of TM. I have a old Motorguide Great white 80lbs that’s kicked the bucket. I believe it’s around 54 or 56 inches. what’s the consensus on length for new GPS motors? I’m looking at a motorguide xi5 and while I believe 60” is preferred, would a 54” be a poor decision? Yes when windy, the prop would come out of the water, if I also had the motor higher up to control it. Juts looking for some feedback and experience here. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 Have a 2200v with 48”. Going to replace with 52” or 54” tiller depending on manuf. Most will say 60” I think. 54” is good to go by me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 I have a 60. That said, I like keeping the motor up some. Makes it easier to see from the back of the boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP13 Posted April 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 21 minutes ago, bernieNC said: I have a 60. That said, I like keeping the motor up some. Makes it easier to see from the back of the boat. So how much does it stick up above the deck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh141 Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 Mine is a Xi5. I am using a 60" shaft. When I am anchor locked and its a little nautical I have to push it all the way down to keep it in the water. If its flat calm mine sticks up a foot or so. Anything longer than 60" and it would hang over the side when stowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP13 Posted April 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 18 minutes ago, jh141 said: Mine is a Xi5. I am using a 60" shaft. When I am anchor locked and its a little nautical I have to push it all the way down to keep it in the water. If its flat calm mine sticks up a foot or so. Anything longer than 60" and it would hang over the side when stowed. Thanks JH. What size boat are you running? And how do you like the Xi5? That’s what I’m considering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 1 hour ago, TP13 said: So how much does it stick up above the deck? The collar is 8 or 10 inches below the head. This is while fishing inside. Off the beach it is all the way down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh141 Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 2012 2200 trs. The xi5 has been good. Very quite and powerful. The interface with my Lowrance is great. The Minn Kota and the Rodan seem to be just as good now so if I was going to switch to Humminbird (and I am not) I would consider a MK. The remote is much better and the dealer network is better. If I was not going to interface with my GPS I would go Rodan. I think they are more durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh141 Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 AND, I think the MotorGuide is most bang for your dollor. The other two are 3 to 5 hundered more it seems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch03 Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 Had a 54 mk on my 2200 pf. Went w mg 60 in when replaced. Works great. Bh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 If you fish mainly flat water, a 54” is perfect. If you sometimes fish lumpy water than a 60” will be more useful. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP13 Posted April 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 Thanks guys. Yeah that’s my dilemma. I have a line on a 54” but concerned I may be sorry once I get out in open water and wind kicks up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 I have a 60 inch minn Kota and trust me when the seas are rolling it takes every bit of it and it will still come out of the water. my boat is 2200trs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unctarheels88 Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 Anybody install a 72"? Im located near the gulf and mainly use my PF to offshore fish (20 miles or so). I would think the 60" would come out of the water in anything over 1 foot seas. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 1 hour ago, unctarheels88 said: Anybody install a 72"? Im located near the gulf and mainly use my PF to offshore fish (20 miles or so). I would think the 60" would come out of the water in anything over 1 foot seas. Thanks GO PIRATES!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathyNoob Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 I have a 72in Ulterra. love it. great for offshore. I am fishing offshore more and more in texas off my 2200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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