Lowrance RECON Freshwater Brushless Trolling Motor

⚓ New 2025 Lowrance RECON freshwater trolling motor. Brushless, dual-voltage 24V/36V, MotorGuide Xi5 bolt pattern for cross-fit accessory ecosystem.

Lowrance RECON Freshwater Trolling Motor

The Lowrance RECON Freshwater is the new 2025 Lowrance trolling motor, priced in this tier Brushless design with full HDS integration (HDS PRO, HDS LIVE, Elite FS), Spot Lock GPS anchor, heading lock, and anchor/cruise/route modes. Wireless foot pedal included. Dual-voltage 24V or 36V configuration. Notable: RECON uses the MotorGuide Xi5 bolt pattern, meaning many MotorGuide mount accessories cross-fit. This is intentional, broadens the accessory ecosystem available to RECON owners. Freshwater-optimized for bass, walleye, crappie, and inland fishing applications. For saltwater applications use the RECON Saltwater variant (600).

RECON is the current generation Lowrance trolling motor, priced between Ghost (199) and Ghost X (899). The MotorGuide Xi5 bolt pattern is the major differentiator vs. Ghost/Ghost X, RECON owners get access to MotorGuide accessory mounts that cross-fit, which is significant if you want options beyond Lowrance-branded accessories. Use the RECON-specific ActiveTarget 2 or ActiveTarget 2 XL mount for live sonar integration (Ghost mounts do NOT cross-fit RECON). Direct competitors: Minn Kota Terrova Quest 60" MEGA Down/Side (Humminbird ecosystem), Garmin Force Kraken Black 48" (Garmin ecosystem with GT56UHD-TR included). For Lowrance HDS PRO ecosystem owners wanting the newest Lowrance trolling motor, RECON Freshwater is the right pick. For saltwater applications, the saltwater variant is essential, do NOT use freshwater RECON in salt.

Lowrance trolling motor line: Three current Lowrance trolling motors: Ghost (original brushless model), Ghost X (upgraded Ghost with refined motor control), and RECON (400 freshwater, 600 saltwater). All three are brushless, all three offer dual-voltage 24V/36V, all three have Spot Lock and full HDS PRO/LIVE/Elite FS integration. Ghost and Ghost X have 47 inch shafts. RECON uses MotorGuide Xi5 bolt pattern (key differentiator for accessory ecosystem cross-fit). For Lowrance ecosystem owners, the choice is between the proven Ghost X flagship and the newer RECON 2025 design with MotorGuide Xi5 bolt pattern. The original Ghost remains the budget Lowrance pick.

Lowrance ecosystem integration: Lowrance trolling motors integrate via NMEA 2000 networking with Lowrance HDS PRO, HDS LIVE, HDS Carbon (older), and Elite FS chartplotters. Full integration includes Spot Lock control from the display, heading lock from the chartplotter, route navigation, and trolling motor settings. ActiveTarget 2 and ActiveTarget 2 XL transducers mount to the trolling motor for live forward-scan sonar (Lowrance equivalent of Garmin LiveScope and Humminbird MEGA Live). For Garmin ecosystems use Garmin Force. For Humminbird ecosystems use Minn Kota with One-Boat Network. Trolling motor choice typically drives ecosystem choice.

Cross-brand competitor framing: Lowrance RECON Freshwater (400) competes with Garmin Force Kraken Black 48 inch (Garmin ecosystem with GT56UHD-TR included, dual-voltage, pivot-style mount), Minn Kota Terrova Quest 60 inch Dual Spectrum CHIRP (Humminbird ecosystem). RECON's key differentiator is the MotorGuide Xi5 bolt pattern enabling cross-fit accessories from MotorGuide ecosystem. Choice is ecosystem-driven (Lowrance vs Garmin vs Humminbird) plus feature priority (Xi5 cross-fit, GT56UHD-TR, MEGA Down/Side).

Key Features

• ✅ Lowrance RECON Freshwater (New 2025). Newest Lowrance trolling motor design
• ✅ Brushless Motor. Quieter operation, longer battery life
• ✅ Dual-Voltage 24V or 36V. Configurable battery system
• ✅ Spot Lock GPS Anchor. Holds boat on precise GPS waypoint
• ✅ Heading Lock. Maintains course while you fish
• ✅ Anchor / Cruise / Route Modes. Multiple GPS-based control modes
• ✅ Wireless Foot Pedal. Hands-free steering control included
• ✅ Full HDS PRO/LIVE/Elite FS Integration. Direct trolling motor control from display
• ✅ NMEA 2000 Compatible. Standard marine networking
• ✅ MotorGuide Xi5 Bolt Pattern. Cross-fits many MotorGuide mount accessories (key differentiator)
• ✅ Freshwater-Optimized. Tuned for bass, walleye, crappie, inland fishing
• ✅ Power-Pole and Talon Compatible. Operates independently alongside shallow water anchors
• ✅ ActiveTarget 2 Compatible. RECON-specific ActiveTarget 2 and 2 XL mounts available
• ❌ Freshwater Only. For saltwater use the saltwater variant (600). Using freshwater RECON in salt voids warranty
• ❌ RECON-Specific ActiveTarget Mounts Required. Ghost ActiveTarget mounts do NOT cross-fit RECON, must use RECON-specific mounts
• ❌ Lowrance Ecosystem Required. Full features require HDS PRO/LIVE/Elite FS for full integration
• ❌ Newer Design Less Track Record. Ghost X has longer real-world track record. RECON 2025 is newer

Configuration Guide

This RECON Freshwater ships in a single configuration (399). Brushless motor, dual-voltage 24V/36V, MotorGuide Xi5 bolt pattern, freshwater-optimized.

Why is the MotorGuide Xi5 bolt pattern significant? Lowrance intentionally used the MotorGuide Xi5 bolt pattern on RECON instead of a Lowrance-proprietary pattern. This means many MotorGuide mount accessories cross-fit RECON, broadening the accessory ecosystem. Note: RECON-specific ActiveTarget 2 and ActiveTarget 2 XL mounts are required for live sonar integration (Ghost mounts do NOT cross-fit RECON, even though both are Lowrance).

RECON vs Ghost X: RECON is the newer 2025 design at less expensive than Ghost X (899). Ghost X is the proven previous-generation flagship with longer track record. Both are brushless, both have full HDS integration. RECON adds MotorGuide Xi5 cross-fit. For buyers between the two, RECON is the value pick if MotorGuide accessory cross-fit matters; Ghost X is the proven choice if you want the established Lowrance flagship.

Battery requirements: Dual-voltage 24V (two 12V batteries) or 36V (three 12V batteries). 36V delivers more thrust and longer runtime. Lithium strongly recommended for tournament use.

Who This Is For

This product is best for Lowrance HDS PRO/LIVE/Elite FS users wanting the newest 2025 Lowrance trolling motor, freshwater bass and walleye tournament anglers running Lowrance ecosystem, ActiveTarget 2 / ActiveTarget 2 XL users, MotorGuide Xi5 mount ecosystem users, and Lowrance loyalists building current-gen integrated rigs.

Specifications

• Product Type: Standalone bow-mount trolling motor
• Mounting: Bow-mount, shaft length per Lowrance specifications
• Steering: Wireless Foot Pedal (included)
• Motor Type: Brushless
• Voltage: Dual-voltage 24V or 36V
• Thrust: Per Lowrance specifications
• Water Type: Freshwater only
• Variants Available: 1 (single configuration)
• Price:
• SKU: 000-16172-001
• Shaft Material: Composite
• Warranty: Lowrance manufacturer warranty (call to verify current terms)

Compatibility Reference

• Battery: Dual-voltage 24V (two 12V batteries) or 36V (three 12V batteries). Lithium strongly recommended
• Sonar: RECON-specific ActiveTarget 2 and ActiveTarget 2 XL mounts available
• Lowrance MFDs: HDS PRO, HDS LIVE, HDS Carbon, Elite FS (full integration)
• NMEA 2000: Compatible
• Power-Pole and Talon: Compatible (operates independently)
• MotorGuide Xi5 Bolt Pattern: Cross-fits MotorGuide Xi5 mount accessories
• Cross-Brand: Standalone operation works with any electronics, full features require Lowrance HDS

Warranty

Lowrance manufacturer warranty applies. Carolina Sportsman Outfitters can help with warranty claims, parts orders, and installer referrals. For complex Lowrance ecosystem installations with HDS PRO networking and ActiveTarget integration, we coordinate installer referrals in the Carolinas. Call 252-431-6001.

Frequently Asked Questions

RECON vs Ghost X?

RECON is the newer 2025 design at less expensive than Ghost X (899). Ghost X is the proven previous-generation flagship with longer real-world track record. Both are brushless, both have full HDS integration, both are dual-voltage 24V/36V. RECON adds MotorGuide Xi5 bolt pattern for accessory cross-fit. Pick RECON for newest design and Xi5 ecosystem; pick Ghost X for proven flagship platform.

ActiveTarget mount?

Use the RECON-specific ActiveTarget 2 mount or ActiveTarget 2 XL RECON mount. Ghost ActiveTarget mounts do NOT cross-fit RECON. The RECON mounting pattern is different from Ghost.

Why MotorGuide Xi5 bolt pattern?

Lowrance intentionally used the MotorGuide Xi5 bolt pattern instead of a Lowrance-proprietary pattern. This means many MotorGuide mount accessories cross-fit RECON, broadening the accessory ecosystem available. Note: This applies to mount accessories from the MotorGuide Xi5 ecosystem, NOT to ActiveTarget mounts (which require RECON-specific versions).

RECON in saltwater?

Strongly NO. The freshwater RECON does not have saltwater corrosion protection or sealed components. Using freshwater RECON in salt voids warranty and shortens motor life dramatically. Use the RECON Saltwater variant (600) for any saltwater application.

HDS integration features?

Full integration with HDS PRO, HDS LIVE, and Elite FS. Spot Lock control from display, heading lock from chartplotter, route navigation, motor settings adjustable from MFD. Standalone operation works without HDS but loses display integration.

24V or 36V?

Configurable for either. 36V (three 12V batteries) delivers more thrust and longer runtime. 24V (two 12V batteries) is for smaller boat applications.

Foot pedal type?

Wireless foot pedal included. No cable-steer option from Lowrance.

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Carolina Sportsman Outfitters has been outfitting tournament anglers with Lowrance trolling motors since the Ghost line launched. We help customers pick between Ghost, Ghost X, RECON Freshwater, and RECON Saltwater based on application, ecosystem (Lowrance HDS), and boat use. Call 252-431-6001 for pre-purchase configuration questions or installer referrals.

Need help choosing the right shaft length, voltage, or ecosystem fit? Carolina Sportsman Outfitters has been outfitting Carolina bass, striper, and crappie anglers with Lowrance gear since 2015, we know the Ghost / Ghost X / RECON differences, the Lowrance HDS PRO and Elite FS integration paths, and the ActiveTarget mount options. Call 252-431-6001.

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