MotorGuide X3 Trolling Motor - Freshwater - Foot Control Bow Mount - 55lbs-50"-12V
MotorGuide
SKU: CW50023
UPC: 089287106865
MPN: 940200090
The MotorGuide X3 940200090 is a freshwater bow mount trolling motor built for anglers who want quiet, hands-free boat control while working structure. It runs on a single 12V battery, delivers 55 pounds of thrust, and uses a cable-steer foot pedal so you can adjust speed and heading without putting down a rod. The 45-inch shaft keeps the prop submerged in chop and on taller-bow boats. For anglers fishing weed lines, points, and creek channels, this motor holds position and lets you make repeated casts to the same target without spooking fish.
The X3 uses MotorGuide's cable-steer system, which links the foot pedal directly to the lower unit for immediate, mechanical response. That direct connection means no lag between pedal input and prop direction, which matters when you're tracking a fish along a drop. The 55-pound thrust rating pairs with a 12V power system, keeping wiring and battery requirements straightforward compared to 24V setups. The 45-inch shaft length suits boats with a moderate bow height and keeps the prop deep enough to avoid cavitation when waves pick up. The bow mount design positions the motor forward, pulling the boat through turns rather than pushing it, which gives tighter control around cover and docks.
Reach for the X3 when you fish lakes, rivers, and reservoirs and want to keep both hands free for casting and fighting fish. Foot control suits anglers who run open bow decks and want to steer by feel while watching the water. Match it with a dedicated deep-cycle 12V battery and confirm your mount fits the bow deck before install. We carry a full range of trolling motors, plus trolling motor accessories and rod holders to round out the bow of your fishing rig.
This X3 runs on a 12V system, so it requires a single 12-volt deep-cycle marine battery. Use a battery rated for the motor's 55-pound thrust draw and your typical run time on the water. A 12V setup keeps wiring simpler than 24V or 36V motors.
The X3 940200090 has a 45-inch shaft. That length keeps the prop submerged on boats with a moderate bow height and helps prevent the prop from breaking the surface in chop, where cavitation can rob you of thrust and make noise that spooks fish.
This model is a foot-control trolling motor with a cable-steer system. The foot pedal connects mechanically to the lower unit, giving direct steering response and keeping both your hands free to cast and fight fish while you adjust heading by feel.
No. The X3 940200090 is built for freshwater use. Running a freshwater-rated motor in salt or brackish water leads to corrosion and shortened service life. Choose a saltwater-specific model if you fish coastal or inshore waters.
A bow mount sits at the front of the boat and pulls you through turns, giving tighter control around cover and docks. A transom mount sits at the stern and pushes the boat. Foot-control bow mounts like this X3 are common on dedicated bass and freshwater fishing boats.
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