HI, I had a 2006 MG Tour 82lbs thrust. I just bought the new X5 from BassProshops. They have them now online. I just installed it last week.. Pain in the A$$ to driill new holes and put your arm in the hull to install. The mounting holes dont match up. You have to drill new holes. No big deal. I suggest you buy your own screws. Then ones provided are not good. The heads strip out easy. The major changes are foot pedal size and functionality, head design, shaft and pedal feel. I ran it this weekend at the Delta and really liked it. It looks much better and moves easy and is much quieter motor. Also quiter when pulling up and down. Id say its worth the upgrade and is the same price. as the older model. Paid 1069.00 for 80lb 45inch shaft. Only thing I did not like is the fact that it was impossible to add the GForce Red Steel Cable since the hole on the MG rope pull is so hard to access even using needle nose pliers. Easy to replace rope, just not steel one. Directional arrow on top is supposed to be lighted up when pressed. Mine does not. Not sure why. I still think it would be nice to have the easy down function that Minn Kota Fortrex has. I just dont like the Minn Kota. Too bulky and too much busy in design. Thats my 2 cents
-02Bfisn!
