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Simrad Trolling Motors at Bottom Line Discount Marine

A trolling motor is the quiet engine behind serious fishing. When the main engine is off and you are working a flat, running a drop-off, or holding position over structure in a current, the trolling motor is doing the work that puts fish in the boat. At Bottom Line Discount Marine, we carry trolling motors suited for anglers running Simrad electronics - built to complement a fully networked helm with the positioning control and reliability that serious fishing demands.

Whether you are outfitting a bass boat, center console, or flats skiff, the right Simrad trolling motor setup starts with understanding what you need from an electric bow mount or transom motor and how it fits into the way you fish.

What to Look for in a Trolling Motor for Simrad-Equipped Boats

Matching a trolling motor to your boat and fishing style involves more than just picking a thrust rating off a shelf. Here are the key factors worth working through before you buy:

  • Thrust rating - A general rule of thumb is 2 pounds of thrust for every 100 pounds of fully loaded boat weight. Running undersized means the motor struggles to hold position in wind and current, burning battery capacity faster and delivering less control. For most fishing boats in the 17 to 22-foot range, motors in the 80 to 112-pound thrust class cover the majority of real-world conditions.
  • Shaft length - The shaft needs to be long enough to keep the propeller submerged at the correct depth while the motor is deployed, even in choppy conditions. A rough guide is to measure from the bow deck to the waterline and add 20 inches - but shallow water boats, pontoons, and high-freeboard hulls each have specific requirements worth checking against the manufacturer's shaft length guide.
  • Bow mount vs. transom mount - Bow mount motors are the standard for serious freshwater and inshore fishing, giving you the ability to pull the boat from the front for more precise control. Transom mount units are simpler and more portable, suited to smaller boats and situations where a permanent bow mount installation is not practical.
  • GPS anchor and heading lock - Modern trolling motors with integrated GPS anchor technology hold your position automatically against wind and current - a feature that fundamentally changes how you fish structure and cover water efficiently.
  • NMEA 2000 integration - Trolling motors with NMEA 2000 connectivity can share heading and position data with compatible Simrad chartplotters, allowing route following and integration with your navigation display for coordinated boat control.

Trolling Motors and Your Simrad Electronics Setup

The connection between your trolling motor and your Simrad helm is worth thinking through at the time of purchase rather than after installation. GPS-enabled trolling motors that communicate over NMEA 2000 can receive route data from a compatible Simrad chartplotter, allowing the motor to follow a plotted course hands-free while you focus on fishing. That level of integration - chartplotter, autopilot, and trolling motor all sharing position and heading data - represents the upper end of what a well-built fishing helm can do, and planning for it from the start is far easier than retrofitting it later.

At BLD Marine, we are here to help you build the right setup from the ground up - gear, knowledge, and a team that fishes. And every sale supports Rifles to Rods, The Fishing Academy, and Reeling in Serenity, three programs that use fishing to change lives for veterans, youth, and women facing breast cancer.

Browse our selection of Simrad trolling motors below and find the right motor for your boat and how you fish.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know what thrust rating I need for my boat?

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The standard starting point is 2 pounds of thrust per 100 pounds of total boat weight - that means the boat, engine, fuel, gear, and anglers fully loaded for a day on the water. A 2,000-pound loaded boat needs a minimum of 40 pounds of thrust just to move effectively, but real-world conditions involving wind, current, and wave action mean most serious anglers size up considerably beyond the minimum. A 60 to 80-pound thrust motor covers smaller bass boats and flats skiffs in moderate conditions, while larger center consoles and bay boats typically call for 80 to 112-pound motors. If you regularly fish in strong tidal current or coastal wind, erring toward more thrust than the formula suggests pays off in control and battery efficiency - a motor working at 50 to 60 percent of its rated capacity lasts longer and holds position more reliably than one running near its limit.

What is the difference between a trolling motor with GPS anchoring and a standard trolling motor?

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A standard trolling motor moves the boat and holds a speed or heading based on manual input - you set the direction and power level, and the motor runs accordingly. A GPS-enabled trolling motor uses an integrated GPS receiver to detect the boat's actual position and automatically applies the steering and power corrections needed to hold that position against wind, current, and wave action without any manual input. The practical difference on the water is significant - instead of constantly adjusting the motor to stay on a piece of structure or maintain a casting distance from a bank, you drop an anchor point and fish. High-end units go further, allowing the motor to follow a heading, a specific depth contour, or a route plotted on a compatible chartplotter. For anglers who spend serious time fishing specific structure or working tidal areas, GPS anchor technology is one of the highest-return upgrades available in fishing electronics.

How does a GPS trolling motor integrate with a Simrad chartplotter, and what do I need to make it work?

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Trolling motors that support NMEA 2000 connectivity can communicate with a compatible Simrad chartplotter over the boat's NMEA 2000 network, sharing position data, heading information, and in some configurations receiving route commands from the chartplotter directly. Making this integration work requires a NMEA 2000 network already installed on the boat, a compatible trolling motor with NMEA 2000 support, and a Simrad display running software that supports the relevant integration features. The specifics vary depending on the trolling motor brand and model, so confirming compatibility between your trolling motor and your specific Simrad unit before purchasing is an important step. Our team at BLD Marine can help you work through the compatibility details so your electronics package works as an integrated system rather than a collection of unconnected hardware.

Should I choose a bow mount or transom mount trolling motor for inshore fishing?

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For most serious inshore anglers, a bow mount trolling motor is the better choice. Pulling the boat from the front gives you more precise directional control, allows you to work into the wind more effectively, and keeps the motor out of the way of fishing the stern - which matters when you are sight fishing on a flat or working tight to structure. Bow mount motors are also where the high-end GPS anchor and autopilot features tend to live, since they are the platform most serious anglers invest in. Transom mount motors remain the right choice for smaller boats and jon boats where a permanent bow mount installation is not practical, as a backup motor on trailered boats, or for anglers who prioritize portability over the full feature set. If you are building a serious inshore or tournament fishing platform around Simrad electronics, a bow mount unit with GPS anchor capability is the logical complement to the rest of your setup.