There are plenty of reasons to fish with the new Xi3. For starters . it has wireless control out of the box- so there’s no need for an expensive add-on. Right from the start you’ll be fishing from anywhere on the boat with the convenient hand-held remote. You’ll also get best-in-class quiet operation that’s up to 40% quieter than the leading competitor. With our Secure Step system . stowing and deploying the Xi3 is safe and easy. Releasing the motor from its locked position . and raising it to stow and go . takes just a single step on the release lever from a comfortable standing position.