Mounting a MotorGuide on your bow
MotorGuide's Xi saltwater series is a staple on Florida center consoles, and its quick-release mounting plate pattern is one of the two patterns our plate is tapped for out of the box.
Covers the MotorGuide line — Xi3 Saltwater, Xi5 Saltwater — on any boat with a flat section of bow deck. Check fitment for your boat brand and the installation guide for the full through-bolt walkthrough.
Mounting notes for MotorGuide
Bolt MotorGuide's quick-release mount to the plate with the hardware MotorGuide supplies, plus a drop of Loctite 243 per bolt. Use the plate's tapped holes that match your mount's pattern — no drilling of the plate needed.
Power pairing
MotorGuide bow mounts run 12V (55 lb) · 24V (80 lb) · 36V (105 lb). Our recommended batteries for the 24V and 36V rigs most of our customers run:
FAQ
Does the Flux plate fit MotorGuide trolling motors?+
Yes — confirmed. The plate is pre-drilled and tapped for MotorGuide's quick-release patterns, covering the MotorGuide line (Xi3 Saltwater, Xi5 Saltwater). Bolt MotorGuide's quick-release mount to the plate with the hardware MotorGuide supplies, plus a drop of Loctite 243 per bolt. Use the plate's tapped holes that match your mount's pattern — no drilling of the plate needed.
Do I use the plate's hardware or MotorGuide's?+
Use the 1/4-20 hardware that came with your MotorGuide mount — manufacturers spec a specific grade and length for their bracket. Add a drop of blue Loctite 243 to each bolt so vibration can't back it out.
What battery does a MotorGuide motor need?+
MotorGuide's bow mounts run 12V (55 lb) · 24V (80 lb) · 36V (105 lb). Match the battery voltage to your motor — see our battery guide for the exact picks and matching chargers.
Port or starboard?+
Either. The plate is symmetric and reversible — flip it for the side that clears your cleats, anchor locker, and rail hardware.
The plate under your MotorGuide
Reversible 1/2" 6061-T6 aluminum, powder-coated for saltwater, tapped for 4-bolt and 6-bolt quick-release patterns.
View the trolling motor mount — $275