I am new to the boat ownership world and am redoing the floor in my 1972 Sears bass boat following the good advise in the repair forums, THANKS. I would like some opinions as to the placement of my trolling motor. I have a 15HP Johnson and a 40# Minn-Kota trolling motor. I will be fishing by myself in 13 months when social security kicks in and would like to add the trolling motor to the stern. The control head is reversible so it can be bow or stern mounted. comments appreciated.