Docsuds Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 I currently have a motorguide xi5 on a 2015 2400 trs I'm interested in the Riptide Ulterra b/c - the xi5 integration with the lowrance hds 9 is buggy/intermittent so I never use it (have the outboard pilot; I think that increases the bugginess) - I like the idea of the auto-stow/deploy - I'm annoyed with the motorguide remote having NO feedback (can't tell when motor is on/off) Anyone already switched from one to the other? thoughts/opinions? thanks! scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICH12 Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Scott, I have the same boat as you and changed this winter. Love the motor. It fits the hockey puck without new mounting. Press a button for stow and deploy is awesome. Its reasonably quiet. Spotlock works great. You get the idea. Remote took a few minutes to figure out but thats user error. They have hit a homerun in my book but we'll see regarding the longevity/reliability of the system. If you upgrade you will love it. Jp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 I have had mine MK 80lb 24V on both my Skinny Mini Pathy 17T (sold) and now my MA 17 (1995)... I have not had a single problem... 1.) Get the longest shaft as possible 2.) For a 24 TRS - I would definately upgrade and go to a 36V 3.) For me, DEKA 27's or 31's for the 36V would be the only way I would go...if you have a 24V system, all you'd need to add is another battery and a cable...everything else will be the same. I have the older model and I hear the newer model is even better... DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrock8 Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 What length shaft did you go with? I want the same trolling motor but cannot decide between the 72" and the 60". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docsuds Posted June 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 I have the 60" shaft on the 2400TRS works great planning on 60" riptide unless someone convinces me otherwise... On 6/13/2017 at 9:09 PM, bbrock8 said: What length shaft did you go with? I want the same trolling motor but cannot decide between the 72" and the 60". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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