The copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) is a member of the pit viper family, like most of the venomous snakes in North America. The copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) is a member of the pit viper family, like most of the venomous snakes in North America.
The Command Thrust models use the same bigger gearcase housing as the Mercury 150 FourStroke, but with an all-new 2.38:1 ratio ideally suited for pontoons and heavier boats. Itâs the first true oversized gearcase in the industry for outboards in this horsepower range.
Weâll look at trolling motors based on four aspects: thrust, voltage, bow vs. transom, and hand held vs. foot controlled. Thrust. Thrust is the measure of how much the motor propels the boat through water. The measurement is pounds of thrust. The bigger your craft, the more pounds of thrust youâll need from your trolling motor.