As noted elsewhere, we ordered our new Nitro Z17 with a Motor Guide X3 from the factory. It was a great 24 volt 70lb motor.
For that fact, we never had to set it higher than a number 3 on the speed-dial. Eagerly awaiting a Anchor option add-on or a
similar TM from Motor Guide with Anchor and in a less expensive format, (None) We committed to purchase the Minn Kota Ultrex
in I-Pilot, 24V, 80lb, 45" from Bass Pro. Shops. Yes, we still had a BPS New-Boat purchase discount Card.
The motor was easy to calibrate between Sensor Puck and with the Remote to the Motor, after many careful reviews of the Instructions.
Of coarse, the Spot-Lock worked great. So did the other functions too. Auto-Pilot, Constant etc. The Nav switch often tapped on by mistake
using my heavy foot for the Spot-Lock. The remote functions worked very well too. Can not complain. Did not drain the Battery's very much either.
Can not say that we miss the I-Pilot Link as we used it only once previously on a HB Unit. Control on the ULTREX was set to 3 to 4 while fishing.
80 Lb thrust and 40 pounds heavier than the M-G Unit, there was NO noticeable difference on Hole-shot. (115 Merc Pro XS/Command Thrust).
Boat did not lean to Port while slow or on plane. Do not worry using this on a Z17 size Boat.
Overall, it's a Keeper!
For that fact, we never had to set it higher than a number 3 on the speed-dial. Eagerly awaiting a Anchor option add-on or a
similar TM from Motor Guide with Anchor and in a less expensive format, (None) We committed to purchase the Minn Kota Ultrex
in I-Pilot, 24V, 80lb, 45" from Bass Pro. Shops. Yes, we still had a BPS New-Boat purchase discount Card.
The motor was easy to calibrate between Sensor Puck and with the Remote to the Motor, after many careful reviews of the Instructions.
Of coarse, the Spot-Lock worked great. So did the other functions too. Auto-Pilot, Constant etc. The Nav switch often tapped on by mistake
using my heavy foot for the Spot-Lock. The remote functions worked very well too. Can not complain. Did not drain the Battery's very much either.
Can not say that we miss the I-Pilot Link as we used it only once previously on a HB Unit. Control on the ULTREX was set to 3 to 4 while fishing.
80 Lb thrust and 40 pounds heavier than the M-G Unit, there was NO noticeable difference on Hole-shot. (115 Merc Pro XS/Command Thrust).
Boat did not lean to Port while slow or on plane. Do not worry using this on a Z17 size Boat.
Overall, it's a Keeper!