Choosing the right trolling motor for your duck boat can be confusing. Shaft length, thrust, voltage, weight, GPS features, sonar, steering style, and mounting options all matter. In this video, Glade from Backwater Performance breaks down what you need to know before buying a trolling motor for your duck boat. He compares popular Minn Kota models like the PowerDrive, Terrova, Ulterra, and Ultrex, and explains which one makes the most sense depending on how you use your boat. We cover: • Best shaft length for a duck boat • Why 24 volts is usually better than 12 volts • How much thrust you actually need • Why weight matters on smaller duck boats • PowerDrive vs Terrova vs Ulterra • Manual deploy vs spring assist vs auto deploy • GPS anchor lock and heading lock features • Built-in sonar and transducer options • Electric steering vs cable steering • LiveScope considerations • Quick-release trolling motor brackets • Best setup for fishing and duck season If you’re trying to figure out which trolling motor to put on your duck boat, this video will help you choose the right setup without wasting money on features you don’t need. For parts, builds, service, and mud motor performance upgrades, visit Backwater Performance Systems. BackwaterPerformance.com 385-695-3807 #DuckBoat #TrollingMotor #MinnKota #BackwaterPerformance #DuckHunting #Waterfowl #MudBoat #PowerDrive #Terrova #Ulterra
