Inside Trolling Motors For Sale you will find the best deals on the internet for MinnKota, MotorGuide, and other top brand trolling motors along with usefull tips and links to help you get the most out of your trolling motor.
With a mind boggling market full of trolling motors for sale choosing the right trolling motor for your fishing boat will not only save you a lot of frustration on the water, but also help make you a more effective fisherman. Over the last 20 years I have owned several different fishing boats equipped with either bow mount or transom style motors and from this experience I can testify that both styles certainly have their time and place.
First think of how you will be using the trolling motor for the fishing you do. The trolling motor that is best for one fisherman doesn't mean it's the right decision for you.
In my opinion the bow mount trolling motor offers the fisherman the most versatility. Whether you’re a bass fisherman spending most of your time casting, or a walleye fisherman vertical jigging or trolling a bow mount motor will fit your style of fishing perfectly. In some situations such as boats equipped with tiller style outboards having a transom mount trolling motor can save a lot of foot steps and tripping when moving from the back of the boat to the front.
If you decide to purchase a bow mount trolling motor, the next decision to make is whether to operate it by hand or foot. Although both have their merits, trying each version and finding which is most comfortable to use is probably your best bet.
In summary, a foot controlled trolling motor offers hands free usage with optional remote control foot pedals and some models also offer automatic steering of boat such as the Minn Kota Auto Pilot models.
The benefits of hand control motors are instant steering, very few parts to break or malfunction, and no clutter on the deck.
My personal choice of control for a bow mount is foot pedal. With a hand control motor it just seems that you reaching to control the motor too much.
Look to the below chart for the minimum recommended trolling motor thrust to boat length. The worst thing you can do is buy an underpowered trolling motor just to save a few bucks. The extra power will also help out when busting through lily pads and other aquatic weeds when fishing.
Boat Length To Recommended Thrust
| Length | Thrust |
| 12 Foot Boat | 28lb. Thrust |
| 14 Foot Boat | 32lb. Thrust |
| 16 Foot Boat | 40lb Thrust |
| 17 Foot Boat | 50lb. Thrust |
| 18 Foot Boat | 60lb Thrust |
Electric trolling motors are designed for three different power systems: 12 volt, 24 volt, and 36 Volt. To make it easier to understand, a 12-volt trolling motor is run off of one 12-volt deep cycle marine battery. In order to achieve 24V two batteries are needed, and to achieve 36 volts three batteries are required.
A 12V trolling motor is the most common and inexpensive. These motors do lack the staying power and thrust when compared to the 24V and 36V motors. A 24V or 36V system will allow the angler to fish longer periods out on the water, as there is not as much current draw on the individual batteries because of the higher voltage rating. Be sure when selecting batteries for a trolling motor that the battery is rated for deep-cycle use. Also keep in mind that a deep-cycle battery will weigh about 50lbs.
If your boat is 16-foot or smaller, a high-thrust 12-volt model will be adequate for the conditions that you will face. If your boat is any longer, moving up to a 24V or 36V system is the only way to go for hassle-free boat control. For all day fishing even a 16' boat should be equipped with a 24volt trolling motor.
In conclusion the internet is one of the best ways to research trolling motors for sale, along with getting the best deal. Take your time and enjoy the experience.