Verified specifications
MotorGuide Xi3 Wireless Freshwater 68lb 48 inch Pontoon
68 lb thrust · 24 V · BOW mount · 48 in shaft
Last reviewed: October 14, 2026. Commercial lifecycle: unknown.
Verified specifications and sources
| Specification | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Thrust (lb) | 68 | View source detailsMotorGuide Xi3-45FW 48 inch — Xi3 Freshwater model chart 2 |
| Required voltage (V) | 24 | View source detailsMotorGuide Xi3-45FW 48 inch — Xi3 Freshwater model chart 2 |
| Maximum current (A) | 42 | 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: 24 V. Verified maximum current: 42 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
- Epoch Batteries 24V 60Ah Pro Series LiFePO4 Battery (1.54kWh)
- LiTime 24V 100Ah
- LiTime 24V 100Ah Bluetooth
- LiTime 24V 100Ah Group 31 Bluetooth Lithium Battery for Trolling Motors
- LiTime 24V 50Ah Group 24 TM LiFePO4 Trolling Motor Battery with Bluetooth
- LiTime 24V 60Ah Group 24 TM Bluetooth
- Power Queen 24V 100Ah Deep Cycle Lithium Battery
- Power Queen 24V 125Ah Lithium Trolling Motor Battery | Deep Cycle Marine Battery with Smart Self-Heating
- Power Queen 24V 50Ah Smart Deep Cycle Lithium Battery
Estimated runtime example
Illustrative 24 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 | 10.7 |
| moderate | 5.4 |
| heavy | 3.3 |
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 68lb 48 inch Pontoon (manufacturer product page)
- MotorGuide Xi3-45FW 48 inch (manufacturer datasheet)