Pro Angler 17t with Motorguide Xi5 1st Review - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

wiredantz · 05-09-2017, 12:06 PM

You bunch of Hobie Pa17t Hobie Kayak canoe boat barge HATERS, i don't need a boat.

I have this kayak, boat barge, canoe thing and it fits in my garage.

and you know what, its bigger than all of yours!

TheBentRod · 05-09-2017, 12:23 PM

LOL!

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Originally Posted by wiredantz

You bunch of Hobie Pa17t Hobie Kayak canoe boat barge HATERS, i don't need a boat.

I have this kayak, boat barge, canoe thing and it fits in my garage.

and you know what, its bigger than all of yours!

YakDout · 05-09-2017, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by wiredantz

and you know what, its bigger than all of yours!

But we're not in Texas.

cabojohn · 05-09-2017, 02:43 PM

Wiredantz,
We may not always agree...but as long as you and your peeps are having fun, keep doing what your doing.

With all your $$, time and efforts...you probably could have had your dream BOAT paid for & dialed in already. LOL

wiredantz · 05-09-2017, 03:29 PM

This is my dream kayak damnit!

we all can't have our dream wife, so we have to settle.

and i hope my wife never reads this!

And for all those people who want to know what my dream boat looks like:....

Well here it is....

and i want a bunch of solar panel on board so i don't have to deal with gas.

i don't want some piece of crap gas boat that will have engine trouble in the middle of water....
this is what i want right here...

I estimate 100k on batteries and motors.

LJ H2Oman · 05-09-2017, 07:18 PM

You guys are having too much fun heckling each other, keep it up

What the meaning of your team name, OKFD? Am I missing a fun explanation?

wiredantz · 05-10-2017, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LJ H2Oman

OKFD? Am I missing a fun explanation?

Obsessive Kayak Fishing Disorder

monstahfish · 05-10-2017, 12:22 PM

I too have been frustrated by the remote battery issue. Maybe check in with motorguide and see if they have improved it and will replace yours. The rest of it is great though. One thing you should try is the vector path setting. It's the one with the circle and arrow in it. Point the motor in a direction, hit it and it will hold you on that path regardless of wind and current. Trying to run a straight line without it is not going to happen without a lot of attention being paid without using this setting. Another cool feature is you can control it from your gps head unit so if the remote battery dies, it's not that big of a deal. Also, this is a trolling motor for a boat, it was never meant to move a boat past fishing speed or be lightweight, the Torqeedo was so it's not really fair to compare them. There is also a port for a pedal connection if you continue to be frustrated by the remote. Hope this helps.

05-09-2017, 12:06 PM	#1
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	You bunch of Hobie Pa17t Hobie Kayak canoe boat barge HATERS, i don't need a boat. I have this kayak, boat barge, canoe thing and it fits in my garage. and you know what, its bigger than all of yours! __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

05-09-2017, 02:43 PM	#4
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 657	Wiredantz, We may not always agree...but as long as you and your peeps are having fun, keep doing what your doing. With all your $$, time and efforts...you probably could have had your dream BOAT paid for & dialed in already. LOL Last edited by cabojohn; 05-10-2017 at 10:44 AM.

05-09-2017, 03:29 PM	#5
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	This is my dream kayak damnit! we all can't have our dream wife, so we have to settle. and i hope my wife never reads this! And for all those people who want to know what my dream boat looks like:.... Well here it is.... and i want a bunch of solar panel on board so i don't have to deal with gas. i don't want some piece of crap gas boat that will have engine trouble in the middle of water.... this is what i want right here... I estimate 100k on batteries and motors. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it Last edited by wiredantz; 05-09-2017 at 03:50 PM.

05-09-2017, 07:18 PM	#6
LJ H2Oman Hunter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 44	You guys are having too much fun heckling each other, keep it up What the meaning of your team name, OKFD? Am I missing a fun explanation? __________________ Robert V <"))))>< Hobie Revo 13 . . . not as sporting . . . but a welcome upgrade from my 1966 longboard!

05-10-2017, 12:22 PM	#8
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 423	I too have been frustrated by the remote battery issue. Maybe check in with motorguide and see if they have improved it and will replace yours. The rest of it is great though. One thing you should try is the vector path setting. It's the one with the circle and arrow in it. Point the motor in a direction, hit it and it will hold you on that path regardless of wind and current. Trying to run a straight line without it is not going to happen without a lot of attention being paid without using this setting. Another cool feature is you can control it from your gps head unit so if the remote battery dies, it's not that big of a deal. Also, this is a trolling motor for a boat, it was never meant to move a boat past fishing speed or be lightweight, the Torqeedo was so it's not really fair to compare them. There is also a port for a pedal connection if you continue to be frustrated by the remote. Hope this helps.