Frequently asked questions

Yes. We have many Remote Trolls installed on both fiberglass and aluminum jet boats. In fact, because of the increasing popularity of using a Remote Troll on jet boats, we have added a silver color option that looks great with aluminum boats.

Yes — use our Pick a Remote Troll guide to find the bracket that is right for your boat, or call us and we'll walk you through it.

Remote Trolls are designed to steer at trolling speeds — generally 1–3 miles per hour with gas-power trolling motors up to 15 horsepower. The size motor you use depends on a number of factors. We know professional fishing guides with boats in the 26–30' range that use 6–9.9 horsepower motors.

Absolutely not! The electric motor in the Remote Troll connects to your existing 12 volt battery. It only draws 3 amps, so you can use it all day without draining the battery.

No, not usually. Whether you're mounting directly to the transom or onto a swim platform, all Remote Trolls mount with just four bolts (included). For most boats, mounting is a matter of drilling four holes, putting the bolts through, caulking, and tightening the nuts — plus one 1 1/8" hole for the female electrical plug. The only tough installations are ones without access to the back side of the mounting surface, or very curved transoms. We've done those before, so call us and we'll assist you.

Some of the toughest punishment our products get is not on the water, but on the road. Our first preference is that the trolling motor be removed during trailering — then the Remote Troll may be left in place. If the motor stays on, a "transom saver" bracket must be used: a non-flexible strut from your trailer to the bottom of the motor that takes pressure and vibration off the Remote Troll and your transom or swim platform (usually $25–$50 at your marine dealer). Failure to either remove the motor or use a non-flexible strut during trailering will void your Remote Troll warranty.

Yes — every complete Remote Troll system ships free anywhere in the lower 48 states.

Once your order ships you'll receive an email with a tracking number and link. You can also view your order status any time from the order lookup page.

Items in original, unused condition can be returned — see our Refund and Returns Policy for full details. Note that a bracket with drilled holes cannot be exchanged, which is why we recommend dry-fitting before drilling.

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