The pedal is very low profile on the XI5, like 1/2 of what the old MG pedal was. In a perfect world i would have something made that is approximately 1/2 the height and could still access the pedal buttons and have it at floor level. The motor also comes with a remote so if you were fishing more off the bank you could use the hand remote.As far as the install. I can tell you one thing, the motorguide plate that says you can slide it back 5″ is useless because when you do slide it back the motor hits the damn bottom mounting plate. For now i will just loosen the motor up slide it back and then when its in the water lock it back into place. I will get some pictures up when i get a moment hopefully tonight. If i had to do it over again i would probably use the Minn Kota plate that has the set screw so you could slide it back 2 or 3″ and that is all you would probably need.
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