Navico launches Recon, its first saltwater trolling motor
Lowrance and Simrad gain their first-ever saltwater-hardened trolling motor featuring a joystick wireless controlLowrance and sister brand Simrad have launched the Recon, their first-ever saltwater-hardened electric-steer trolling motor with a remote control built around a joystick and claimed best-in-class power and GPS positioning.
“Recon is built to put anglers on the target and keep them there,” Navico Group, Lowrance and Simrad’s parent company, said in a statement announcing the new trolling motor.
“Best-in-class power and thrust give them the confidence to get into position, while the highly accurate GPS anchor holds them on the target, no matter the conditions, dialling into an incredible three-feet (0.9-metre) radius.
“The FreeSteer remote revolutionises positional control with its unique jogging abilities. Additionally, FreeSteer unlocks the ability to execute diagonal jogs in eight directions.
“Anglers also have the option to move anchor positions freely, in almost any direction, without having to re-anchor the boat.”
The Recon trolling motor features a near-silent brushless motor running at either 24 volts or 36 volts. It also connects seamlessly with the boat’s NMEA 2000 network so the trolling motor can integrate seamlessly with a helm- or cockpit-mounted multifunction touchscreen.
Key to the new trolling motor is the FreeSteer system comprising a lightweight wearable joystick remote with an LCD screen and programmable keypad, and a wireless foot pedal for freshwater models.
“The brushless technology combined with the weedless prop, allows for searching into the densest weeds with no loss of control or efficiency,” Navico said.
“Recon’s silent brushless motor doesn’t spook fish, and the integrated sonar technology offers the clearest high-resolution pictures. The Recon offers an upgradeable sonar nosecone option.”
That last point is handy because Recon’s trolling motors are compatible with Active Target and Active Target 2 live sonar systems.
The new trolling motor range starts at $5399 for the freshwater version, with the saltwater version starting from $5799. It is available in 1.2, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.8-metre shaft lengths for the freshwater version, and 1.4, 1.5 and 1.8-metre shaft lengths for the saltwater model.
The lightest version of Recon weighs around 20.0kg. The system requires a minimum 60.0-amp hour current draw.
The Recon’s mounting holes will match those for the MotorGuide and Ghost line of trolling motors, as well as MotorGuide universal quick-release brackets and some HD brackets using the Xi5 hole pattern.
Customers will have a three-year warranty on the motor and a lifetime warranty on the shaft.
Navico said the Recon system also has “multiple accessory mount points” including a plug-and-play nosecone for flexible sonar use.
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