shopping for a trolling motor help please???

[monkeee2002]

I thought I'd revive an oooold thread, rather than start a new one.

I'm starting to look at trolling motors, but I have one big question:

is it possible to switch the handle around?

I want to put it on the back of my pontoon, not between my feet. But, I want it to pull me backwards.

Also, by doing this, I'm thinking I should be able to steer (somewhat) using oars or flippers. Anyone else do this / try this?

Obviously the control handle will be awkward to deal with when it's behind me, so I'm hoping I'll be able to "set it and forget it".
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