Lowrance Recon FW Trolling Motor

Brushless direct-drive underwater motor pods anchor the Lowrance Recon FW Trolling Motor, delivering silent high-torque boat control across tournament reservoirs and weed-choked flats. Operating on 24V or 36V DC systems with a 72-inch composite shaft, this motor features FreeSteer wireless remote steering and ultra-quiet brushless power to hold vessel positions without disturbing pressured fish.

An anodized aluminum scissor mount supports an impact-resistant composite shaft designed to flex across submerged timber. The brushless motor pod eliminates commutators and carbon brushes, transferring rotational torque directly to the weedless propeller. Weighing 55 lbs dry, this multi-voltage motor draws a maximum of 54A at full power while stowing inside a deck perimeter measuring 80 inches long by 13 inches wide.

Key Features of Lowrance Recon FW

Anglers who buy Lowrance Recon FW trolling motor packages acquire precision boat positioning for tournament bass boat rigging. Its FreeSteer wireless remote features an integrated color display and thumb-joystick control, allowing captains to jog spot-lock positions in five-foot increments from anywhere on deck.

- 120 lbs of peak thrust on 36V settings powers heavy fiberglass hulls through stiff river currents and headwinds.
- 72-inch flexible composite shaft keeps the propeller submerged when pitching through heavy boat wakes.
- Brushless motor pod eliminates electrical brush arcing to provide clear sonar returns on forward-facing transducers.
- FreeSteer joystick remote control enables effortless steering adjustments without physical foot pedal tethering.
- Recon FW tournament bow motor platform integrates into Lowrance chartplotter networks via high-speed NMEA 2000.
- Precision GPS anchor tracking holds bow positions within narrow margins using satellite heading calculations.
- Overhead status display on the motor head shows active anchor status, prop speed, and battery voltage levels.
- Lift-assist nitrogen gas strut cushions stowage and deployment, reducing arm strain during fast boat moves.

Thrust Output Amp Draw Efficiencies

Producing 97 lbs of thrust at 24V and 120 lbs at 36V, this brushless lower unit draws 52A at wide-open throttle with exceptional thermal efficiency. Powered by a 36V 50Ah lithium iron phosphate battery, it delivers over 16 continuous hours of boat control at 45 percent throttle. The high-torque direct-drive motor chops through dense coontail and hydrilla without motor bogging, emitting under 32 dB(A).

Bow Deck Installation Geometry Clearances

Secure the aluminum mounting bracket to the foredeck using six stainless steel machine screws, maintaining 4 inches of forward clearance beyond the rubrail. Wire the system through an approved 60A marine manual-reset breaker using 6 AWG tinned copper conductors. The bracket matches common multi-species and bass boat mounting patterns.

Deck Usability Rigging Inspection Tasks

Releasing the stow latch requires stepping on the foot release bar, allowing the gas strut to assist the shaft into deployed position smoothly. This 72-inch motor is not engineered for shallow draft kayaks, micro skiffs, or ocean vessels requiring specialized sacrificial zinc protection in high-salinity ports.

- Inspect the prop drive pin and remove wrapped monofilament behind the hub after each outing.
- Wipe down the composite shaft, remote screen, and mount hinges with freshwater after each outing.
- Inspect remote battery charge and verify power harness terminal torque every 50 runtime hours.

Manufacturer Warranty Factory Package Manifest

Lowrance backs this unit with a 3-Year limited manufacturer warranty and a lifetime composite shaft guarantee. The factory shipment includes the Lowrance Recon FW motor, FreeSteer wireless remote, heading sensor puck, prop assembly, mounting hardware pack, and manual.