Bow Mount Trolling Motors
- Bow mount motors offer the most steering options - and precise steering - of any trolling motors
- Shafts need to be longer than transom mount shafts due to increased bow movement (See shaft length guide)
- If using in saltwater, make sure you're using a saltwater-specific motor. Otherwise, it will corrode prematurely.
Thrust Selection
Please remember that boat weight is the most important criteria to use when selecting an appropriate motor size. Boat length is provided as a helpful guideline but should not be used as a primary determinant of motor size. If you're unsure how much your boat weighs, you can look it up in the NADA boat directory.

"Performance Thrust" recommendations are if you'll use the motor in strong currents or waves, or if you simply want extended run time and power. For more information please see our trolling motor thrust guide.
Top Staff Recommendations - Bow Mount
PowerDrive V2 55
- Advanced control, mid-sized boats
- Optional wireless & GPS control
- Starting around $600
- Saltwater model is SP 55
Terrova 80
- Advanced control for larger boats
- Optional wireless & GPS control
- Starting around $1,100
- Saltwater model is ST 80
All Bow Mount Motors
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MotorGuide FW46 FB
$374.95 -
Minn Kota Edge 45
$399.95 -
Minn Kota PowerDrive V2 55
$579.95 -
Minn Kota Riptide SE 55
$649.95
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Minn Kota Maxxum 70
$704.95 -
Minn Kota Riptide SP 70
$899.95 -
MotorGuide Wireless W75 SW
$919.95 -
MotorGuide Tour Edition 82
$1,079.95
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Minn Kota Terrova 80
$1,099.95 -
Minn Kota Fortrex 80
$1,179.95 -
Minn Kota Riptide ST 80
$1,199.95 -
Minn Kota Riptide SF 101
$1,249.95
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Minn Kota Riptide ST 55
$1,289.95



