I have a Tracker Topper 14 jon boat I'm wanting to get a trolling motor for. I weigh 230 lbs so I'm not sure what lb thrust to get. Would 40 be good? Also my step dad tells me I want to mount it on the bow, but ill have to buy a transom mount one and make a bracket on the bow for it to clamp to. I get why, so the wind doesn't push the front end around while I'm propelling from the back. But its been a project boat for 2 years and im tired of looking at it collect dust and want to get on the water with it. 

I would suggest 12v 55# thrust couple dollars more be much happier

40 lbs is fine.  You can turn the control end 180* and it'll work good.  I have a 30 lb transom mount on the front of my 14' old glass boat and it is enough.

12 minutes ago, Alex from GA said:

40 lbs is fine.  You can turn the control end 180* and it'll work good.  I have a 30 lb transom mount on the front of my 14' old glass boat and it is enough.

My step dad told me about turning the control end around. I just have to figure out a way to mount it on the front. 

 

Then its getting boards that I'll put carpet on and figure out How to attach them to the trailer!!

Also what brand does everyone suggest? Looks like Minn Kota is the most popular, but dont know anything about them. Im trying to keep costs as low as possible but i know I'll have to spend some to get quality. 

40 lbs is fine.  You can turn the control end 180* and it'll work good.  I have a 30 lb transom mount on the front of my 14' old glass boat and it is enough.

 

I got a piece of 4x4 angle iron and bolted it to the bow.

2 hours ago, Alex from GA said:

I got a piece of 4x4 angle iron and bolted it to the bow.

Thats a good idea. I never thought about that. I wonder where I could get a foot long section around me. Ill have to do some looking. 

I see Minn Kota and Motorguide are the most popular for smaller transom mount trolling motors. What other brands are out there? I remember seeing a CHEAP one at I think it was Sam's Club but seemed sketch. I want quality but dont need fancy and bells and whistles.