Trolling Motor Mounting Help

[RobbyZ5001]

Below is a boat picture. I labeled each red line with a letter. I am trying to figure out which is the best way to mount a trolling motor. I have a 16 foot lowe boat and the front is smaller. It will work size wise, but now I need to know which way. If I can get away with it mounting on the right side would be the best. If it were on the right I feel like it would be out of the way more. Well I need your help. I am not sure if it matters, but opinions welcome. Thanks

[HPBB]

most boats have the TM mounted on the left, but yopu can mount it on either side. when I bought my boat it was mounted on the right. When I bought a new TM I mounted it on the left. the reason was that it was easier to lift it with my right arm coming across my body than on the right.

[CFFF 1.5]

The right side should work ok. I would go  with either B or C it will keep it out of the way when the trolling motor isn't in the water.

[XcoM274]

Option B would be my choice. Common way to mount it

[GoneFishinWI]

I was wondering the same thing. I have a 14' boat with a right mounted trolling motor. I've started to notice that it seems to be a trend to be mounted on the left side.  :-/

Just wondering if there are any advantages or disadvantages to mounting it on a certain side.

Personally it is much easier to lower the trolling motor with it on the right side.

[Zum]

Do you have a console?

I'd put it on the port side if you don't...alittle easier to see over(if you sit on starboard side/)

[DawsonH]

Put it on the left if you have a right side console, for weight reasons.

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I probably have the same boat as you just an older model of it. Thing leans to the right when Im alone, even with ancors, tm, and tm batts all on left side. I weigh 190.

[Z21Maryland]

B o C then the motor wont hit a pier if moving alond side one with it up

[TommyBass]

One thing to remember is water flying on you.  If your console is on the right side I would mount your TM on the left.  When you pull up and take off your motor will slowly drip and drain water that will fly back toward you.  Makes your windshield look messy with water drops and even worse can get you a little wet.  Just too bad for the nonboater : )