A trolling motor for use with a watercraft is disclosed. The trolling
motor comprises a head portion, a propulsion unit, a shaft coupling the
propulsion unit to the head portion, and a mounting system configured to
secure the trolling motor to the watercraft and to pivot the trolling
motor between a deployed position and a stowed position. The mount system
comprises a base having a first portion adapted to be mounted to the
watercraft and a second portion adapted to receive the trolling motor, a
pivot member coupled to the base and configured to pivot between the
deployed position and the stowed position, and a damper mechanism coupled
to the pivot member and configured to impede the movement of the member
as the pivot member is being moved between the deployed position and the
stowed position.