MotorGuide R3 Electric Trolling Motor

The workhorse MotorGuide R3 transom mount, is the motor that’ll make the most of your precious time on the water. 

MotorGuide is an American company, manufacturing electric engines since 1960. In 2009 it has become a Brunswick and Mercury Marine subsidiary. MotorGuide is focused on making quiet motors, so you can maneuver stealthily to where the fish are. This company is obsessed with steering technology that is precise and responsive, so you can hit your spots with accuracy and confidence. And they are also passionate about reliability and durability, because they know that your trolling motor should be the least of your worries when you hit the water.

The MotorGuide R3 is the ultimate in strength, rigidity and durability. The aluminum alloy construction and stainless steel hinge pins make it one of the most powerful and durable trolling motors available. Put the control at your fingertips with the R3's ergonomic extending handle and a durable multi-position angle adjustment aluminum mount.

The R3 transom mount features aluminum alloy construction with a rugged powder coat finish. The workhorse MotorGuide R3 transom mount, is the motor that’ll make the most of your precious time on the water.

Anglers are embracing proprietary technologies that help them create entirely new fishing strategies, stay on fish, and make fishing even more successful.

The Motorguide electric outboard motors are probably the most reliable and efficient in the market. It is by far the wisest decision you will ever make, second to chosing fishing as a hobby. In particular:

• They cost significantly less than fuel outboard engines
• They offer significant savings in the long run as they do not require fuel, or lubricants
• They require minimal maintenance
• They are completely silent, hence do not scare fish away in shallow waters
• They are light and easy to carry
• Installing one takes literaly a few seconds as no fuel tank and pipes are required
• Just connect them to a battery and they are on. Nothing else such as starter rope pulling is required from you.
• 100% waterproof
• There is total and immediate support from the dealership

Digital Power Management Technology

MotorGuide Digital Power Management Technology delivers precise variable speed control and longer run time. This technology monitors your motor's amp-draw, heat dissipation, output, and other vital parameters, resulting in a cooler-running, more durable motor with an extended service life. Digital Power Management is a self-contained, sealed module in the lower unit that brings all vital motor components together in one protected location, while eliminating outdated analog circuit boards and their related components. This technology allows you to dial into the precise speed you are searching for, and in turn results in longer lasting battery life.

Industry Leading Transom Mount

The R3 transom mount features aluminum allow construction with a rugged powder coat finish. Stainless hings pins provide the ultimate in strength, rigidity and durability. Includes an easy-to-use tilt/stow/deploy mechanism and swing over knobs on the clamp screws, allowing you to lock the motor to the transom.

Twist-Tiller Operation

Put the control at your fingertips with the R3's ergonomic extending handle and a durable multi-position angle adjustment aluminum mount.

Technical Characteristics

• From 30 to 55 pounds of thrust with 12-volt power.
• Digital variable speed controller
• Reversible motor head for bow or transom mount operation
• Quiet, smooth operation lets you get closer to the fish.
• Ergonomic, extending handle puts control at your fingertips
• Taper-Lock Mount with 7-point adjustment
• Aluminum shaft provides strength and durability
• Solid aluminum and steel lower unit with powder coat finish
• Stainless steel propeller shaft
• Powerful lower unit runs cooler and lasts longer
• One-touch, rapid slide-depth adjustment collar
• Service every 100 hours of use, or annually (whichever occurs first). Apply 2‑4‑C with PTFE to the depth collar knob screw threads