SKU: CW51414
UPC: 022697941701
MPN: 941700110
The MotorGuide Xi5 in saltwater configuration is a bow-mount trolling motor built for flats boats and skiffs that fish hard in corrosive environments. This model delivers 80 pounds of peak thrust on a 48-inch composite shaft, running on a 24-volt system with a 56-amp max draw. It ships with a handheld wireless remote as standard for saltwater use, giving the angler boat control from anywhere on deck. For captains chasing redfish on the flats or working a shoreline solo, this motor handles the positioning so you can focus on the cast. See our full range of trolling motors for other thrust and shaft options.
MotorGuide built the Xi5 around a composite shaft that bends under load but won't break, backed by a lifetime warranty on that component. The mount uses an anodized aluminum base with stainless steel hardware and a three-coat corrosion treatment to survive salt exposure. Electric steering rotates faster than competing units, and the variable-speed digital motor runs quiet with fully sealed electronics. Onboard satellite navigation drives features like Anchor, Jog, Heading Lock, Cruise Control, and Route Playback, holding a position within tighter tolerances than older systems. The unit is network-compatible with Lowrance, Simrad, and Mercury VesselView displays through the Pinpoint Gateway Cable, so heading and waypoint data integrate with your existing electronics. LED status indicators report battery and function state at a glance.
An angler running a flats skiff or bay boat will use the Xi5 to stake out over structure, walk a grass line at a set speed, or hold position against wind and current while sight-fishing. The wireless remote keeps both hands free for the rod, and the satellite-based anchor lock removes the need to drop a physical anchor on a fragile bottom. Pair it with a deck-mounted jack plate setup or browse our trolling motor accessories for mounts, plugs, and quick-release brackets to complete the rigging.
This model runs on a 24-volt system, which means two 12-volt deep-cycle marine batteries wired in series. It pulls up to 56 amps at maximum draw, so size your battery bank and wiring to handle that load for the runtime you need on the water.
Yes. The saltwater configuration ships with a handheld wireless remote as standard rather than a foot pedal, and it carries three-coat corrosion protection with anodized aluminum and stainless steel hardware to handle salt exposure on flats boats and skiffs.
The Xi5 is network-compatible with Lowrance, Simrad, and Mercury VesselView displays through the Pinpoint Gateway Cable. That lets heading lock, waypoint, and navigation data integrate with your helm electronics instead of running as a standalone system.
MotorGuide backs the composite shaft with a lifetime warranty because it is designed to flex under impact rather than snap. The rest of the motor carries a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects per the manufacturer's terms.
A 48-inch shaft suits most flats boats, skiffs, and bay boats where the bow sits relatively low to the water. If your boat has a tall bow or you fish rough water, measure from the mounting surface to the waterline to confirm the prop stays submerged.
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