Minn Kota Engine Mount Trolling Motors

Minn Kota Engine Mount motors offer the functionality and convenience of a traditional trolling motor without having to mount one to the boat's deck.  While standard trolling motors are installed on the bow or transom of the boat, engine mount trolling motors are mounted directly to the boat's outboard engine.  When the outboard is off, they are submerged beneath the surface and can provide quiet, stealthy propulsion for fishing.  When the outboard is in use and on-plane, the engine mount trolling motor rises out of the water to prevent increased drag on the motor.  Engine mount motors are the perfect choice for dual-use (recreation and fishing) boats, or just for situations where mounting a traditional trolling motor isn't convenient. 

Engine mount motors include a number of available thrust options including 55, 80, 101 and 160 lbs, with the 160 lbs thrust motor able to provide enough power in calm waters for boats up to 24' long weighing up to  8,000 lbs.  The 55 lbs motor is a 12 volt motor, the 55 and 160 lbs models are 24 volt motors and the 101 lbs model is a 36 volt motor. 

It's crucial that Minn Kota engine mount motors are properly submerged to ensure adequate thrust and performance.  A minimum distance of 13" from waterline to the cavitation plate mounting platform is required to avoid any operational problems.  If the engine mount trolling motor doesn't have at least 13" of submersion, power and thrust will be decreased, causing sluggish and underpowered operation.

The motor is controlled with an 18' corded remote control that allows for variable speed control in both forward and reverse.  The remote and can be handheld, or permanently mounted to the boat.  As the motors are mounted to the engine, boat steering is controlled via the standard motor steering method, usually a steering wheel or hand control connected to the outboard motor.  All motor electronics are stored in a sealed, waterproof control module which can be mounted below the deck and out of the way. 

All Minn Kota Engine Mount motors are backed by a two year warranty, and Minn Kota's nationwide network of authorized service centers.   

For more information on the Minn Kota Engine Mount line, as well as related trolling motor information, videos and articles, please visit us online at TrollingMotors.net.