Trolling motor with reverse?

[SturgeonLake]

I'm looking for a trolling motor (55lbs or better) for a 22' pontoon (tri-toon). Weight on the water is likely ~4000lbs.

Because of the weeds in my bay, I need something that has a reverse that I would only use to blow off the weeds.

I also need a wireless remote. Autopilot would be nice, or the ability to connect with an MFD (to allow it to be controlled by the plot I've put into the chart plotter, for example.) I don't want a tiller handle, and don't need a foot control.

Any suggestions? I've checked Minnkota's site, who I know do trolling motors with a reverse, but none there mention whether they have a reverse.

 

[DJ]

Re: Trolling motor with reverse?

Here's one. On iboats. It has five forward and three reverse speeds. Many of the remote control models just spin the motor to gain reverse.

http://www.iboats.com/Minn_Kota_Pon...8336590--**********.149155753--view_id.392003

 

[SturgeonLake]

Re: Trolling motor with reverse?

So is there a reason that trolling motors with real reverse don't have remotes? Perhaps there's some electronic explanation, like it takes a physical switch?