I also use my bow mount to steer and lock my 5 hp in place. In order to save battery power, I added a larger plate to the keel of the electric motor and steering is done without thrust most of the time. I use thrust when turning back into the wind and the auto pilot on my unit keeps me headed where I want . I have 4 batteries on board my 18 fter, 2 for starter and I’ve drained one using my electronics more than once, just an FYI. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United