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MotorGuide
MotorGuide Xi3
$1339.99
Released 2017
Best Trolling Motors · head-to-head
MotorGuide Xi3 vs Watersnake T18 ASP
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Watersnake T18 ASP is cheaper at $130.5. Every spec and price links to its source.
Watersnake
Watersnake T18 ASP
$130.5Cheaper
Which is better: the MotorGuide Xi3 or Watersnake T18 ASP?
The Watersnake T18 ASP wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Watersnake T18 ASP is the cheaper at $130.5. The Watersnake T18 ASP both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | MotorGuide Xi3 | Watersnake T18 ASP |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1339.99 | $130.5 |
| Brand | MotorGuide | Watersnake |
| Released | 2017 | — |
| Thrust (lb) | 55 | 18 |
| Voltage (V) | 12 | 12 |
| Shaft length (in) | 48 | 24 |
| Mount type | bow | transom |
| Control type | wireless-remote | hand |
| Gps anchor | Yes | No |
| Max amp draw | 52 | — |
| Speed control | — | stepped |
| Saltwater rated | No | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 41 | 4.85 |
Sources — MotorGuide Xi3: web.archive.org (verified 2026-07-11). Watersnake T18 ASP: watersnakeusa.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the MotorGuide Xi3 and Watersnake T18 ASP?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Thrust (lb): MotorGuide Xi3 55 vs Watersnake T18 ASP 18
- Shaft length (in): MotorGuide Xi3 48 vs Watersnake T18 ASP 24
- Mount type: MotorGuide Xi3 bow vs Watersnake T18 ASP transom
- Control type: MotorGuide Xi3 wireless-remote vs Watersnake T18 ASP hand
- Gps anchor: MotorGuide Xi3 true vs Watersnake T18 ASP false
- Saltwater rated: MotorGuide Xi3 false vs Watersnake T18 ASP true
- Weight (lb): MotorGuide Xi3 41 vs Watersnake T18 ASP 4.85