For freshwater anglers with mid size boats who want strong GPS anchoring and remote control.
Amazon $2,199.99
For small freshwater bass and panfish boats that want pedal steering without paying for GPS.
- 45 lbThrust
- 12 VVoltage
- 48 inShaft
- 2 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Cheapest way to get a name brand electric steer bow mount
- Hands free foot pedal steering leaves both hands for fishing
- Stepless speed with Digital Maximizer stretches battery life
- Lever deploy and stow is quick and simple
- No GPS anchor, so wind pushes you off the spot
- No remote; you steer from the pedal only
- 45 lb of thrust is light for boats over about 16 ft
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its mount. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 1358441 |
|---|---|
| Motor | |
| Thrust | 45 lb |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Speed control | Variable |
| Battery meter | Yes |
| Saltwater rated | No |
| Mount and control | |
| Mount | Bow |
| Shaft length | 48 in |
| Steering | Foot pedal |
| Wireless remote | No |
| GPS anchor | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 38 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this mount
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 $1,100.99For freshwater anglers on smaller boats who want GPS anchoring for the least money.
Amazon $1,377.49Compare
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