I have a Motorguide foot control trolling motor that I plan on installing soon. It would be more convenient for me to install it on the right side as apposed to the left. Is there a difference? And if so, what can I expect? Thanks for the help.

There won't be a difference as long as you line up the motor head with the bow of the boat EXACTLY. I can't remember the reasoning for why most guys put the motors on the right side.

I've often wondered the same thing, It may have something to do with the direction the prop turns. I doubt if putting it on the left side would make much of a difference, it may take a little longer to turn in one direction (maybe). But I dont even know what im talking about ;D

I have a Tracker 165 with a M/G T/M on it and it came from tracker with the mount on the right side (when motor in pulled up on mount, it lies along the right side of boat).  Seems like most all boats come with the t/m mount on the left side.  Not sure of the reasoning behind the left side mount but as I am right handed and fish mostly sitting (not so young any more) I like the motor mount to be on the right side.  I fish to the left side mostly, depending on conditions, and I have basicly a clear deck to the left.  You will have the foot pedal and control cables coming off to the left side but they do not hamper fishing  as much as the mount, etc. does.  If your motor and foot pedal do not align the way you want for comfort, there are two ways to adjust.  A slight adjustment can be made in the way you position the head which the control cables exit from.  Experiment with this - by the was you position the head when you tighten the shaft to the mount will move the foot pedal up or down just a little.  If you need to have a greater adjustment, you will have to take the cover off of the head and then play with the rack n pinion gears under this cover.  Do this on land as you certainly do not want to lose screws, cover, rack cover, etc. into water.  Besides, it is much easier to perform this task while standing on good old solid ground.  If this is a new motor in the box, just follow the instructions that Motorguide has furnished.  All the above is explained.  Also, be on the safe side and install the fuse holder and fuse that they recommend.  Motors are expensive as you may have just found out.

Tight lines             Bob

Thanks guys.

Get the prop of the trolling motor and you'll be fine.  Makes NO difference what side of the boat  you run it off of.  I've had them boat ways and no issues.  Don't sweat the small stuff.

T Mike