When looking for a trolling motor many factors come into play, Size of your Boat, Freshwater, Saltwater, Bow-mount, Transom-mount, Auto pilot, Down Imaging, Side Imaging, and 12V or 24V. For this review we focused our research on Bow-Mount Trolling Motors.
Here are the Top 6 Bow-Mount Trolling Motors for 2022. These trolling motors are the best in their perspective classifications, price vs options offered.
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Aquos Black Haswing
12V 55LBS 54″ Shaft Bow Mount Electric Trolling Motor Portable, Variable Speed for Bass Fishing Boats Freshwater and Saltwater Use, Energy Saving, Precise Control, Quiet Operation
Haswing 12V 55LBS 54″ Shaft Bow Mount Trolling Motor is designed and engineered to run quieter than ever before. With its variable speed cruise control you can set your desired speed while the improved control allows for smoother adjustments.
The Aquos Black Haswing has an ergonomic lift handle for carrying and its depth collar locks in depths quickly, with ease and will keep your motor right where you want it. The stow and deploy lever can be depressed with a single hand or foot and makes transitioning between the water and boat quick and effortlessly.
This Bow Mount Trolling Motor comes standard with a sacrificial anode, encapsulated electronics, and a wireless hand control which allows you to control your trolling motor/boat from as far as 164 feet away. The controller is compact and fits into the palm of your hand (optional wired foot control pedal). I recommend purchasing the optional quick release plate (footprint of 4.7” x 9”), making it easy and quick to remove or install your trolling motor for transportation.
Attwood X3-45FW-36 MotorGuide
MotorGuide X3 Bow Mount Foot-Control 940200050, 36-Inch
The MotorGuide X Series Bow-Mount Trolling Motor is built with robust components for quiet, reliable operation. The foot-controller with heel/toe design and directional indicator provides agile turns and improved boat control. The Patented Variable Ratio Steering (VRS – Gps) lets you accurately position your boat even in wind, rough water, and other challenging conditions.
This trolling motor is Ultra quiet on the water and built with Rigid aircraft grade aluminum mount and stainless steel bushings for durability and performance.
MotorGuide Xi3
Wireless Freshwater Bow Mount Trolling Motor
The Xi3 has wireless remote control that lets you operate the motor from anywhere on the boat. It has an easy-to-read LED dashboard that lets you quickly check the status of four key functions. The efficient motor provides best-in-class quiet operation (up to 40% quieter) and the SecureStep system lets you stow and deploy the motor safely and easily by stepping on the release lever.
High-tech options: sonar, advanced precision Pinpoint GPS, and onscreen control displays from brands like Lowrance, Simrad and Mercury VesselView.
Minn Kota Riptide Terrova
80 54″ Shaft Length 80 lbs Thrust 24V Trolling Motor with i-Pilot
The Riptide Terrova 80 has a lift assist design, which raises the motor by barely lifting a finger. It also comes with a push to test Battery meter, and a weedless wedge 2 Prop.
With features like reliability, durability, well constructed, one-hand stow and deploy with Lift-Assist, Co-Pilot remote, high accuracy GPS, Corrosion Protection, Weedless Wedge 2 prop, i-Pilot, and a two year warranty, it’s no wonder why the Terrova 80 is the best Saltwater trolling motor on the market. But why just Salt water, this unit is great for Freshwater as well.
Minn Kota Terrova
Freshwater Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with Universal Sonar 2 and i-Pilot GPS (24-Volt, 80-Pound)
The Minn Kota Terrova features an easy-to-deploy system of fallaway ramps that effortlessly slide the trolling motor into the water, plus a spring-loaded Lift-Assist design for easy stowing.
A low-profile electric foot pedal offers two steering options (heel/toe pedal and left/right steering buttons) and includes Spot-Lock activation, rotary speed control dial, momentary/constant on toggle, and AutoPilot on/off toggle.
Using GPS lock onto fishing spots with Spot-Lock, record and retrace paths, command speed and steering. The i-Pilot Link system allows you to control your motor from the color touchscreen remote or from a virtual remote on your Humminbird fish finder (sold separately). It also offers Spot-Lock with Jog to hold you in place on top of any productive fishing spot without touching your trolling motor.
The built-in Universal Sonar 2 keeps your transducer and wiring completely concealed and protected, running everything through the trolling motor’s shaft with shielded connectors.
The Terrova trolling motor combines an indestructible composite shaft with the swept-back flared blades of the Weedless Wedge 2 Prop to power through anything without battery-draining chopping and hacking. This Minn Kota Terrova has a 45- 72 inch shaft length, features 80 pounds of thrust (24 volts), and includes a multi-function foot pedal, heading sensor, mounting hardware and cabling, and i-Pilot GPS system.
AQUOS Haswing CaymanB 24V 80LBS Bow Mount Electric Trolling Motor
Wireless Remote Control and Optional Parts for Bass Boat, Inflatable Boat, Pontoon Boat, Freshwater and Saltwater Use
AQUOS Black Haswing CaymanB 24V 80LBS 54″ – 60″ Bow Mount Trolling Motor with Wireless Remote Control, Wired Foot Control (14.7 ft cable) and Quick Release Bracket for installing or removal. Suitable for both Salt & Fresh Water, with a max boat length/load of 21ft / 4000lbs.
The Haswing CaymanB Bow Mount Electric Trolling Motor is energy efficient (longer battery life), engineered to deliver precise control, quiet operation, rugged durability, and is equipped with a wireless hand control.
You can conveniently control the motor on the boat or shoreside (164 feet distance) and the wireless remote control can be recharged with a USB cable on power bank when necessary.
