A bow mount motor sits at the front of the boat and pulls it, which steers more precisely and holds a line better in wind than pushing from the stern. They are steered by foot pedal, cable or wireless remote, and the top models hold the boat on a spot by GPS so you can fish with both hands.
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
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- Minn Kota Terrova QUEST 90/115 (45 in)#1 of 13Full review
For serious freshwater anglers with 18 ft and larger boats who want strong GPS anchoring and every control in the box.
Amazon $3,399$3,399115 lb24/36 V45 in - Lowrance Ghost (47 in)#2 of 13Full review
For freshwater anglers with Lowrance electronics who steer from the pedal and want strong thrust and GPS anchoring.
Amazon $3,199.99$3,199.99120 lb24/36 V47 in - Haswing Cayman B 80 lb 24V#3 of 13Full review
A budget remote steered bow mount for 16 to 18 ft boats with room for a 24 V battery bank.
Amazon $789 Haswing Outdoor $749$74980 lb24 V48 in - Minn Kota Riptide Terrova Next Gen 112 Preorder#4 of 13Full review
For saltwater bay boats and center consoles that need strong GPS anchoring in current.
Amazon $3,199.99$3,199.99112 lb-60 in - Garmin Force Kraken (63 in)#5 of 13Full review
For saltwater center consoles and bay boats with Garmin electronics that want a quiet, remote driven motor with GPS anchoring.
Amazon $4,099.99$4,099.99100 lb24/36 V63 in - Garmin Force Pro (50 in)#6 of 13Full review
For anglers with Garmin electronics who want the best integrated, quiet bow mount and will pay for it.
Amazon $4,199.99$4,199.99100 lb24/36 V50 in - Garmin Force Pro (57 in)#7 of 13Full review
The longer shaft Force Pro for taller bows and rougher water, for anglers with Garmin electronics who want the best integrated bow mount.
Amazon $4,299.99$4,299.99100 lb24/36 V57 in - Haswing Cayman B 55 lb#8 of 13Full review
A budget remote controlled bow mount for small fishing boats and inflatables. Buy the GPS version if you want to hold a spot.
Amazon $559 Haswing Outdoor $519$51955 lb12 V48 in - Minn Kota Terrova Next Gen 80 (60 in) Preorder#9 of 13Full review
For freshwater anglers with mid size boats who want strong GPS anchoring and remote control.
Amazon $2,199.99$2,199.9980 lb24 V60 in - Haswing Cayman B GPS 55 lb#10 of 13Full review
One of the cheapest ways to get GPS spot lock on a small boat or inflatable. Heavier boats need more thrust than its 55 lb.
Haswing Outdoor $1,100.99$1,100.9955 lb12 V48 in - Minn Kota PowerDrive 45 (48 in)#11 of 13Full review
For small freshwater bass and panfish boats that want pedal steering without paying for GPS.
Amazon $845$84545 lb12 V48 in - Minn Kota PowerDrive Next Gen 55#12 of 13Full review
For freshwater anglers on smaller boats who want GPS anchoring for the least money.
Amazon $1,377.49$1,377.4955 lb-54 in - Minn Kota Riptide PowerDrive Next Gen 55#13 of 13Full review
For small saltwater and bay boats that want GPS anchoring at the lowest price in the Riptide line.
Amazon $1,728.72$1,728.7255 lb-54 in