Buying guide
Trolling motor buying guide
Oct
WHERE ARE YOU MOUNTING YOUR MOTOR?
BOW
These motors are mounted to the front of the boat with a bolt- on bracket and pull it through the water for better maneuverability and control.
A boat mounts to the back of the boat and has hand/ tiller control. This is ideal for canoes, dinghie boats and small boats. This is good for general positioning and trolling.
Quiet, steady, all day performance on your pontoon. With easy mounting options, you can quickly install a pontoon trolling motor.How powerful the motor is.
WHAT SIZE MOTOR DO YOU NEED?
How much thrust you need depends upon what boat weight. At least 2 lbs. is a general rule of thumb . 100 lbs. of thrust. Of fully loaded boat weight( included people and gear). If wind is the main factor, you will need a little extra thrust.
Indicateshow much battery power your trolling motor requires. You will require 1 battery for every 12 volts in your trolling system. 55 lbs. of thrust or less= 12 volts, 1 battery 68- 80 lbs. of thrust= 24 volts, 2 batteries 101- 112 lbs. of thrust= 36 volts, 3 batteries
Choosing the proper shaft length is really important- if it ‘s too short, the prop will not be sufficiently submerged. We recommend submerging the center of the motor section at least 12 inches. Click or tap below for a chart that can assist you determine the length that ‘s best for your boat.
WHAT TECHNOLOGIES MATTER TO YOU?
Uses GPS to lock onto fishing spots, record and retrace paths, command speed and steering, and much more- all from a wireless remote with an LCD screen.
Gives you all the features of i-Pilot, plus the capability to connect your Minn Kota trolling motor to your Humminbird fish finder for a totally- integrated fishing experience.
Get streamlined, interference- free sonar performance as the transducer and wiring run with the motor shaft to stay completely concealed and guarded.
Lets you stay on any heading you choose as well as your boat stays on course while your motor automatically corrects for wind, waves and current.
Motorswith Digital Maximizer draw only just as much power as you need, so they do not waste any energy.
Using a Built-In MEGA Imaging transducer get the perfect images of what ‘s below delivered right to your Humminbird fish finder- without any cluttered wires, no clamps, along with a transducer that ‘s fully protected.
WHERE ARE YOU FISHING?
FRESHWATER
SALTWATER
