Verified specifications
MotorGuide Xi3 Wireless Freshwater 54lb 48 inch Pontoon
54 lb thrust · 12 V · BOW mount · 48 in shaft
Last reviewed: October 14, 2026. Commercial lifecycle: unknown.
Verified specifications and sources
| Specification | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Thrust (lb) | 54 | View source detailsMotorGuide Xi3-45FW 48 inch — Xi3 Freshwater model chart 2 |
| Required voltage (V) | 12 | View source detailsMotorGuide Xi3-45FW 48 inch — Xi3 Freshwater model chart 2 |
| Maximum current (A) | 52 | View source detailsMotorGuide Xi3-45FW 48 inch — Xi3 Freshwater model chart 2 |
| Mount | BOW | View source detailsMotorGuide Xi3-45FW 48 inch — Xi3 Freshwater model chart 2 |
| Environment | freshwater | View source detailsMotorGuide Xi3-45FW 48 inch — Xi3 Freshwater model chart 2 |
| Shaft options (in) | 48 | View source detailsMotorGuide Xi3-45FW 48 inch — Xi3 Freshwater model chart 2 |
| GPS | Unknown / not verified | |
| Spot-Lock | Unknown / not verified | |
| Weight (lb) | Unknown / not verified | |
| Manufacturer recommended maximum boat length (ft) | Unknown / not verified | |
| Manufacturer recommended maximum boat weight (lb) | Unknown / not verified |
Boat suitability and battery requirements
This BOW motor is verified for freshwater use. Compare measured mounting height with its 48 inch shaft options. Required system voltage: 12 V. Verified maximum current: 52 A.
Profiles below meet the recommendation engine's typical moderate-condition assumptions; they do not certify an individual boat or installation.
Typical profiles that meet the sizing checks
Will this motor work with my boat?
Enter actual loaded weight, including people and gear. This uses the same Motor Finder engine.
Compatible single-battery configurations
- Dakota Lithium 12V 100Ah Deep Cycle Heated LiFePO4 Battery
- Dakota Lithium 12V 54Ah Deep Cycle LiFePO4 Electronics Battery
- Dakota Lithium 12v 100Ah Deep Cycle LiFePO4 Battery with CAN Bus
- Dakota Lithium DL+ 12V 135Ah Heated Dual Purpose LiFePO4 Battery
- Dakota Lithium DL+ 12V 60Ah Dual Purpose, 1000 CCA LiFePO4 Battery
- Epoch Batteries 12V 100Ah Eco Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.28kWh)
- Epoch Batteries 12V 105Ah Essential Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.34kWh)
- Epoch Batteries 12V 172Ah Cranking & Deep Cycle (Dual Purpose) LiFePO4 Battery
- LiTime 12V 100Ah Group 24
- LiTime 12V 100Ah Group 24 Bluetooth Lithium Deep Cycle Battery
- LiTime 12V 100Ah Group 24 Dual Purpose
- LiTime 12V 100Ah Group 31 TM Bluetooth
- LiTime 12V 100Ah TM Lithium Deep Cycle Trolling Motor Battery
- LiTime 12V 165Ah 1200 CCA Dual Purpose Marine Lithium Battery | Bluetooth & Auto Heating
- LiTime 12V 165Ah Bluetooth Lithium Deep Cycle Battery for RV and Marine
- LiTime 12V 200Ah Xtra Mini Group 31 Lithium Battery for Marine and Trolling Motor
- LiTime LiHeat® 12V 100Ah Group 24 Dual-Mode Self Heating Lithium Battery
- Power Queen 12V 100Ah Group 24 Smart Deep Cycle Lithium Battery
- Power Queen 12V 100Ah Group 31 Deep Cycle Lithium LiFePO4 Battery
- Power Queen 12V 100Ah Low-temp Smart Deep Cycle Lithium Battery
- Power Queen 12V 125Ah Group27 Smart Deep Cycle Lithium Battery
- Power Queen 12V 150Ah Group 27 Deep Cycle Marine LiFePO4 Battery
Estimated runtime example
Illustrative 12 V, 100 Ah LiFePO4 bank with sufficient continuous current. This is a hypothetical bank, not a recommendation of a specific battery.
| Use | Estimated hours |
|---|---|
| light | 8.7 |
| moderate | 4.3 |
| heavy | 2.7 |
Usable-capacity factors and usage factors are application assumptions. Actual speed, load, weather and battery condition change runtime.
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Where to buy
No current purchase offers are available. Source references are specification evidence, not an availability or price promise.
Specification references
- MotorGuide Xi3 Wireless Freshwater 54lb 48 inch Pontoon (manufacturer product page)
- MotorGuide Xi3-45FW 48 inch (manufacturer datasheet)