Help with a trolling motor

[MrSplitshot]

I got a 14 1/2 jon boat and I will be getting a trolling motor for it. I have no idea where to start. 12 or 14 volt, shaft lenght (not sure it matters but my wife says it does), hand control or foot control, or bow/stern mount. The only thing I think I know I want is stern mount. I think foot control would be nice and well enough about the shaft. I am not set on anything and no clue about 12/24 volt. I need lots of help so fire away!! All help is appericated.

It would help to know a little bit more about your boat....flat or v-bottom, is it decked up front, etc.


For a stern mount, I would want a hand controlled motor that I could steer just like a tiller outboard, with the highest thrust I could get. I have a 54# 12-volt Motorguide on my 15' Tracker Grizzly and it does just fine. I have a deck and fish from the front, so mine is foot controlled.