Motorguide Pinpoint GPS gateway kit now available.

[33132]

We now have the Pinpoint/ MotorGuide GPS gateway kit in stock. You can find our website in the business directory.

Thank you,

Brian

[hiwayman]

Wow, pretty proud of a short piece of cable aren't they. you'd think this would be a 20 dollar item after you spent thousands to have the HDS and the XI5.

[33132]

Originally Posted by hiwayman

Wow, pretty proud of a short piece of cable aren't they. you'd think this would be a 20 dollar item after you spent thousands to have the HDS and the XI5.

Hiwayman, I couldn't agree more. It must be that extra year of R&D they put in to designing that cable since they were due out this past Jan/Feb.

Brian

[joshthejeweler]

I just went and looked to see what they cost since I ordered my new boat with an xi5. $240. They ought to feel ashamed of themselves. 240 for a 6" adaptor. Come on...........:::

[wally hunter]

Yes it is expensive for the cable , But make sure you get it from bbg he has the best price also!!!, Cabelas wants $250 for it, Brian is also a board sponsor and that is where I got mine!!

[Ichthyguy]

Are you saying that a new XI5 needs this cable "Pinpoint/ MotorGuide GPS gateway kit" to hook up to the Lowrance head units? ****, just had to get the quick release mount, now this?

Anything else I need to know?

[33132]

Originally Posted by Ichthyguy

Are you saying that a new XI5 needs this cable "Pinpoint/ MotorGuide GPS gateway kit" to hook up to the Lowrance head units? ****, just had to get the quick release mount, now this?

Anything else I need to know?

Ichthyguy - you will need the Gateway kit to network your MotorGuide Xi5 to your Lowrance HDS unit. There is a link below with some good information.

Brian

http://www.motorguide.com/pinpoint-lowrance-gateway

[MikeF]

From the install pdf

Note: A NMEA 2000 Network is required for connectivity.

If your vessel does not have this network, a NMEA starter kit is required.

(MotorGuide #8M0092086 or equivalent.)


http://www.firstchoicemarine.com/p-1...8m0092086.aspx


Looks like you need $300-$400 to set up the system if you do not have a nmea 2000 network already installed on the boat.

Yikes
I thought $35.00 for a HB Ethernet cable was high.

Wow, pretty proud of a short piece of cable aren't they

Maybe it is made with gold, platinum and titanium and works during a nuclear EMP. LOL

Originally Posted by BBG Marine

We now have the Pinpoint/ MotorGuide GPS gateway kit in stock. You can find our website in the business directory.

Thank you,

Brian

Will my hds7 touch power the nema back bone(starter kit) or do I need to use the power node, with three T connectors?

[Ichthyguy]

You need a nmea backbone with power.