An electric trolling motor is one of the most useful pieces of equipment you can install on your fishing boat or small and medium sizes boats.  
- The primary motor in moving your boat in a short distance or period.
 - A backup motor in case of a failure of your gas motor.
 - Used for trolling where legal.
 - Moving your boat a short distance to fish a new spot. The ability to maneuver your boat into tight areas with great precision is invaluable on the water.
 - Moving slowly along a piece of fishing structure while you fish.
 - Holding your boat's position on top of a piece of structure.