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Message: <blockquote data-quote="hunterguy86" data-source="post: 497342" data-attributes="member: 4624">I recently upgraded to the saltwater version of the xi3-55 on my 14’ xpress. I run Lowrance Elite TI2 graphs at the bow/helm and have the unit connected in via NMEA2000. The xi3 runs on a dedicated group 27 deep cycle. Battery life is pretty good for how I use my setup. I use spot lock quite a bit and it seems to hold just fine in wind/waves up to about 25ish mph. After that it will drift some. The last time I went out, I used it for spot lock and maneuvering for a good 5-6 hours. When I got back in and charged the battery, it was back to full charge after an hour or so after being plugged in. My onboard charger does a 5A output. I’m not sure how much battery I used as I didn’t check voltage. I find that I use the interface with the graph quite often. It’s pretty handy to touch a spot on the map and have the trolling motor take you there. I’ve also used it to follow a route laid in the graph to troll for bass with crank baits. It works really well. I’m sure a minnkota would work just as well as a stand-alone unit. My dad has a terrova and has had zero trouble. I went motorguide because I use Lowrance graphs and I wanted them to talk. I have not been disappointed in the slightest with my decision. The motorguide has been a game changer for me in the way I bass and saltwater fish.</blockquote>