i got a jonboat on saturday.

but i was wondering if there is anyway to mount a transom mount trolling motor on the bow or on the side?

thanks.

sure,mount on bow lip, unscrew the head and spin it 180 degrees.  Screw it together again.

ok thanks. do i need to block it with wood or anything?

It's probably a good idea to.

ok thanks.

would a 30lb be good enough to push it around?

yes a 30lb is good and would suit your application just fine.  But....bigger is always better.  

ok thanks a lot.

I do think a thirty should be fine. Just watch out if you have it on the highest setting, it'll seriously push you around!  ;DWe have a 42 lb thrust and we can't even keep it on 5. It will throw you off the boat.

here is something else to consider, look on eBay for a gently used bow mount trolling motor with about 50lbs thrust.  You won't be dissapointed!!

What are the dimensions on your new boat?

a little over 12ft long. and its about 48in. wide.