How to run an outboard boat motor?

How do I change the direction on my trolling motor so I can run it off the back of my boat?

• so that all forwards gears can be used to move the boat from the back of the boat.

• Answer:

  Dependant on the style, Make, and Model of the Motor, it is just as simple as Turning the Control head. To do this, Look at the Shaft where it intersects from the control head. Usually on the Back side (side opposite of the handle) there is a hole with a Grub or lock screw. Sometimes they require a Hex Key to be able to Loosen this. There may also be more than one. Loosen, but try not to remove the screw. Turn the Head till the Handle is in the Front of the Motor Bobbin. Tighten the screw and you are set... IF its a Bow Mount trolling motor, thats a Totaly Diffrent story. a bow mount is on a Special Mounting that allows the Motor to be pulled out of the water and lay's flat on the boats gunnels. There would be a way to mount it back there if it is bowmount, but that is a Case by Base basis Based on the Thickness of your Transom and such. I hope this helps!