DIY Foot Controlled Trolling Motor

Trolling motors are small secondary boat motors that mount on either the bow or the stern. These lightweight motors are favored by fishermen for navigating waterways because they do not require a lot of power or make a lot of noise, which scares the fish away. Trolling motors are connected directly to a 12-volt battery. Some trolling motors come equipped with an easy-to-use foot pedal, or sometimes foot pedals are sold as an aftermarket option. Installing a foot pedal is a do-it-yourself project that can be done in about 20 minutes.

Things You'll Need

  • Adjustable wrench
  • Foot pedal
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Instructions

    • 1

      Use and adjustable wrench to remove the wires running from the trolling motor to the boat battery.

    • 2

      Connect the positive and negative trolling motor wires to the corresponding terminals on the foot pedal.

    • 3

      Run the positive and negative wires leading from the foot pedal and connect them to the positive and negative battery terminals with the adjustable wrench.