If you are an avid or a newbie fisherman, using a trolling motor to run your boat can make fishing a lot easier.
But knowing what type of trolling mount is suitable for your boat is important.
If you are deciding between a bow mount and transom mount, you have to take into account the size of your boat, weight, and even the way it’s designed.
For the reason that both mounts are designed for specific types of boats.
Deciding on whether to buy a 12v or a 24v trolling motor depends on how much power or thrust your boat needs.
And a general rule when choosing a trolling motor for your boat is to have 2lbs of thrust for every 100lbs.
Typically, trolling motors are measured or rated using what is referred to as pounds of thrust.
So if you have a boat that weighs 3500 pounds that is fully loaded, to know how much thrust you need, you simply divide 3500 by 100 and then multiply the result by 2.