FORESIGHT Forward-Facing Motorized Sonar Mount Trolling Motor
FORESIGHT Forward-Facing Motorized Sonar Mount Trolling Motor — Product description
The FORESIGHT Forward-Facing Motorized Sonar Mount is the modern motorized mount for forward-facing live-imaging sonar transducers (the live-sonar transducer technology that has revolutionized bass tournament fishing in recent years). The mount attaches the sonar transducer to the bow-mount trolling motor's shaft so the transducer stows and deploys automatically with the motor - no separate manual handling of the transducer required - but lets you control the transducer's rotation INDEPENDENTLY of the trolling motor's steering. Press the wireless foot pedal (included), the transducer rotates to point in the direction you want to look, regardless of where the trolling motor is currently steering. The independent rotation is meaningful for tournament bass fishing: aim the live-sonar at fish on either side of the boat without having to steer the trolling motor toward them, see fish behind the boat without rotating the entire trolling motor head 180 degrees, scan structure systematically while the trolling motor maintains your fishing position. 12-pound weight, 39 x 10 x 5 inch dimensions. Fit kits sold separately for Ghost, Force, and Ultrex bow-mount trolling motors.
The FORESIGHT Forward-Facing Motorized Sonar Mount is the meaningful innovation for tournament bass anglers running live-imaging forward-facing sonar transducers (the modern live-sonar technology that's become the dominant bass tournament fishing tool in the last few years). Live-sonar transducers see fish swimming in real time around the boat - meaningful tactical advantage for finding and presenting lures to specific fish - but the transducers have a fundamental usability problem that the FORESIGHT solves.
The problem the FORESIGHT solves. Live-imaging sonar transducers see in a beam pattern that points in one direction at any given time - typically forward or to one side, depending on how the transducer is mounted. To see in a different direction, the transducer has to physically rotate to point in that direction. Most boats mount the live-sonar transducer to the trolling motor's shaft so the transducer rotates with the trolling motor - which means "looking left" requires steering the trolling motor left, "looking right" requires steering the trolling motor right, "looking behind" requires rotating the trolling motor a full 180 degrees. The trolling motor's job is keeping the boat positioned over a piece of structure or holding a Spot-Lock - but if you want to use the live-sonar to scan around the boat, you have to abandon the trolling motor's positioning task to point the sonar in the right direction.
How FORESIGHT works. The mount attaches the live-sonar transducer to the trolling motor's shaft via a separate motorized rotation mechanism. The transducer stows and deploys with the trolling motor (so the transducer goes into the water when the motor deploys, comes out when the motor stows - automatic, no manual handling). But the transducer's rotation is controlled INDEPENDENTLY by a wireless foot pedal that the angler holds with their off-foot. Press the foot pedal, the transducer rotates to the direction you want to look, regardless of where the trolling motor is currently steering. Two independent control surfaces for two different jobs: the trolling motor positions the boat, the FORESIGHT positions the sonar.
Wireless foot pedal included. The wireless foot pedal that controls the transducer rotation is included with the FORESIGHT. Place the pedal at your feet (typical install: in front of your normal fishing position on the casting deck), step on the appropriate side of the pedal to rotate the transducer in that direction. The pedal is wireless (no cable to manage), runs on standard batteries (replaceable when they die after a season of use), and has the rugged marine construction the rest of the system uses.
Independent rotation - the meaningful tactical advantage. Why this matters for tournament bass fishing. Scenario one: you've got the trolling motor on Spot-Lock holding the boat over a piece of brush. You see fish on the live-sonar to your left. With a typical trolling-motor-mounted transducer, you'd have to break Spot-Lock and steer the trolling motor left to point the sonar at the fish - which moves the boat off the structure you wanted to stay over. With FORESIGHT, you press the foot pedal to rotate the transducer left, the boat stays on Spot-Lock, you watch the fish without losing position. Scenario two: you're trolling along a structure edge with the trolling motor heading north. You see structure on the live-sonar to your right. With FORESIGHT, you scan right with the foot pedal without changing the boat's heading. Scenario three: you're fishing a docked area where the boat needs to be aimed at the dock for casting access, but the productive structure is to the side. With FORESIGHT, the boat aims at the dock and the sonar aims at the structure. The independent control is meaningful in any scenario where boat positioning and sonar aiming want to point in different directions.
Designed for 0-degree transducer mounting bracket. The FORESIGHT is engineered for use with the standard 0-degree transducer mounting bracket (the typical flat-mount bracket that holds the transducer in line with the trolling motor's shaft). Perspective mounts and other add-ons that move the transducer further away from the FORESIGHT shaft may cause mechanical interference - the transducer can contact the trolling motor when the FORESIGHT rotates if the transducer is offset too far from the FORESIGHT's centerline. For most live-sonar transducer installs using the standard 0-degree bracket, no issue. For owners running perspective mounts or extended-arm mounts, verify the geometry before purchase.
Fit kits for major trolling motor brands - sold separately. The FORESIGHT itself is the universal mount mechanism. the trolling-motor-specific fit kit (which adapts the FORESIGHT mount to your specific trolling motor's shaft profile and mounting hardware) is sold separately. FORESIGHT offers fit kits for the major bow-mount GPS trolling motor brands: the Ghost trolling motor line, the Force trolling motor line, and the Ultrex trolling motor line. Verify your specific trolling motor model is on the FORESIGHT fit kit compatibility list before ordering, and budget for the fit kit as a separate purchase. For trolling motors not on the fit kit list, the FORESIGHT may still fit with custom adaptation but isn't officially supported.
12-pound weight, 39 x 10 x 5 inch dimensions. The mount is meaningful additional weight added to the trolling motor's shaft - 12 pounds at the end of a 45-72 inch trolling motor shaft creates significant moment arm. The trolling motor's auto-stow / deploy mechanism (on Ulterra-class motors) handles the additional weight, but the lift effort during manual stow / deploy (Terrova / Ultrex / Force / Ghost) is meaningfully more than without the FORESIGHT. For boats with manual-deploy trolling motors, expect the lift effort to be roughly 25-30% more than without the mount.
Build quality and warranty. FORESIGHT mounts are built for tournament marine use - aluminum and stainless steel construction, sealed motor mechanism, wireless foot pedal in marine-rated housing. The wireless foot pedal pairing is reliable across typical fishing-day use without dropouts or interference issues.
Install. Mount the FORESIGHT to the trolling motor's shaft per the fit kit's installation instructions (the fit kit specifies the exact mounting procedure for your specific trolling motor model). Mount the transducer to the FORESIGHT's lower bracket using a 0-degree mounting bracket. Connect the transducer cable to the connected fish finder per the transducer's normal install. Pair the wireless foot pedal with the FORESIGHT's receiver per the included instructions. Total install time is typically 2-4 hours for a competent boat owner with the trolling motor and live-sonar already installed.
What's NOT in the box. The trolling motor (FORESIGHT mounts to your existing trolling motor). The live-sonar transducer (FORESIGHT holds your existing transducer - this is a mount, not a sonar system). The fit kit for your specific trolling motor (sold separately). The fish finder that displays the live-sonar feed (your existing fish finder).
Standard FORESIGHT warranty applies.
Key Features
- Motorized rotating mount for forward-facing live-imaging sonar transducers
- Transducer stows / deploys automatically with the trolling motor (no manual handling)
- Transducer rotation controlled INDEPENDENTLY of trolling motor steering
- Wireless foot pedal included for transducer rotation control
- Independent rotation lets you scan with sonar without disturbing trolling motor's boat-positioning task
- Designed for standard 0-degree transducer mounting bracket
- Perspective mounts and offset mounts may cause mechanical interference - verify geometry
- Fit kits available for Ghost, Force, and Ultrex trolling motors (sold separately)
- Adds 12 pounds to trolling motor shaft - factor lift effort for manual-deploy motors
- Aluminum and stainless steel construction
- Sealed motor mechanism
- 39 x 10 x 5 inch overall dimensions
- Standard FORESIGHT warranty
- Manufacturer Part Number 1003
- Trolling-motor-specific fit kit sold separately
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized FORESIGHT reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | FORESIGHT Forward-Facing Motorized Sonar Mount |
|---|---|
| Brand | FORESIGHT |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1003 |
| UPC | 854127007912 |
| Type | Motorized rotating sonar mount for trolling motor |
| Function | Independent transducer rotation while trolling motor maintains boat position |
| Wireless Foot Pedal | Included |
| Transducer Mounting Standard | 0-degree mounting bracket required |
| NOT Compatible With | Perspective mounts / extended-arm mounts (mechanical interference risk) |
| Compatible Trolling Motors | Ghost, Force, Ultrex (with model-specific fit kit, sold separately) |
| Fit Kit | Sold separately by trolling motor model |
| Construction | Aluminum and stainless steel |
| Mechanism | Sealed motor |
| Weight | 12 pounds (additional load on trolling motor shaft) |
| Dimensions | 39 x 10 x 5 inches |
| Required Separately | Trolling motor, live-imaging sonar transducer, fish finder, model-specific fit kit |
| Warranty | Standard FORESIGHT |
Frequently asked questions
Why use a motorized sonar mount?
Independent rotation of the live-imaging sonar transducer relative to the trolling motor's steering. Without FORESIGHT, the transducer rotates with the trolling motor - so changing what the sonar looks at requires steering the trolling motor toward that direction (which moves the boat). With FORESIGHT, you use the wireless foot pedal to rotate the transducer independently while the trolling motor maintains the boat's position. Meaningful for tournament fishing where you want the boat to stay in one place while the sonar scans around.
What trolling motors does it work with?
Major bow-mount GPS trolling motor brands - the Ghost trolling motor line, the Force trolling motor line, and the Ultrex trolling motor line. Each trolling motor model requires a specific fit kit (sold separately) that adapts the FORESIGHT mount to that motor's shaft profile. Verify your specific trolling motor is on the FORESIGHT fit kit compatibility list before ordering, and budget for the fit kit as a separate purchase.
Is the wireless foot pedal included?
Yes - the wireless foot pedal that controls the transducer rotation is included. Place the pedal at your feet on the casting deck, step on the appropriate side to rotate the transducer in that direction. Wireless (no cable management), runs on standard batteries, marine-rated construction.
Does it include the transducer?
No - FORESIGHT is a mount, not a sonar system. You need a live-imaging sonar transducer (and the connected fish finder system) installed separately. FORESIGHT holds whatever live-sonar transducer you already use. Common live-sonar transducer brands fit with the standard 0-degree mounting bracket that FORESIGHT uses.
What's the 0-degree mounting bracket?
The standard flat transducer mounting bracket that holds the transducer in line with the FORESIGHT's shaft (zero degrees of offset between the transducer and the FORESIGHT centerline). Perspective mounts and other add-ons that offset the transducer away from the centerline may cause the transducer to contact the trolling motor when the FORESIGHT rotates - mechanical interference that doesn't happen with the 0-degree mount. For most live-sonar installs using the standard bracket, no issue. For owners running perspective mounts, verify the geometry before purchasing FORESIGHT.
How heavy is it?
12 pounds. Significant additional weight on the trolling motor's shaft - 12 pounds at the end of a 45-72 inch trolling motor shaft creates meaningful moment arm. The trolling motor's auto-stow / deploy mechanism handles the weight (on Ulterra-class motors), but manual-deploy motors (Terrova, Ultrex, Force, Ghost) require roughly 25-30% more lift effort than without the mount. For boats with weak-shouldered or older anglers, the additional lift effort is a real consideration.
Will it slow down the trolling motor's steering?
Slightly - the additional 12 pounds at the end of the shaft adds rotational inertia that the trolling motor's steering servo has to overcome. Modern GPS trolling motors handle the additional load fine, but you may notice slightly slower steering response, especially on cable-steer trolling motors at low foot-pedal effort. For typical fishing-speed steering corrections, the impact is minimal.
How do I install it?
Mount the FORESIGHT to the trolling motor's shaft per the fit kit's instructions (the fit kit specifies the exact mounting procedure for your specific motor model). Mount the live-sonar transducer to the FORESIGHT's lower bracket using a 0-degree mounting bracket. Connect the transducer cable to the connected fish finder per the transducer's normal install. Pair the wireless foot pedal with the FORESIGHT's receiver. Total install time is typically 2-4 hours.
Does it work without GPS Spot-Lock?
Yes - FORESIGHT works with any bow-mount trolling motor that has a fit kit, regardless of whether the motor has GPS Spot-Lock. The independent rotation feature is meaningful with or without Spot-Lock - whether the trolling motor is on Spot-Lock holding the boat in one position or actively steering the boat through a structure scan, the transducer rotates independently. GPS-equipped motors get the most tactical benefit (FORESIGHT lets you Spot-Lock and scan simultaneously), but non-GPS motors also benefit.
What kind of fishing is this for?
Primarily tournament bass fishing, where live-imaging forward-facing sonar has become the dominant fishing tool. Also useful for serious walleye fishing, panfish fishing, and any fishing application where the angler wants to systematically scan structure with the live-sonar without disturbing the boat's positioning. For trolling-style fishing or cruising / non-fishing use, the FORESIGHT isn't relevant.
How does the wireless foot pedal range work?
Sufficient range to operate from anywhere on the typical casting deck - the foot pedal at your feet, the FORESIGHT receiver at the bow on the trolling motor, distances of 5-10 feet between them. The wireless protocol handles this distance reliably without dropouts.
What's the warranty?
Standard FORESIGHT warranty terms apply. The product is built for tournament marine use - aluminum and stainless steel construction, sealed motor mechanism, marine-rated wireless foot pedal. Service runs through the FORESIGHT direct support channel (smaller specialty manufacturer than the major marine electronics brands, but with direct support availability for product issues).
