Category AI Visibility Report
Trolling Motors AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈7,645
Est. AI queries / month
11
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 11 buyer topics in Trolling Motors across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 7,645 AI queries per month.
- Minn Kota leads the AI shelf with 40% of brand mentions, followed by Garmin (21.7%) and Lowrance (13.9%). The top three hold 75.6% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “24 volt trolling motors” (top keyword “trolling motors 24 volt”, ~1,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on johnsonoutdoors.com most (32.4% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minn Kota | 2,505 | 40% |
| 2 | Garmin | 1,358 | 21.7% |
| 3 | Lowrance | 871 | 13.9% |
| 4 | Newport | 514 | 8.2% |
| 5 | MotorGuide | 261 | 4.2% |
| 6 | Newport Vessels | 182 | 2.9% |
| 7 | Haswing | 133 | 2.1% |
| 8 | Watersnake ASP | 97 | 1.6% |
| 9 | Power-Pole | 89 | 1.4% |
| 10 | Rhodan | 63 | 1% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 volt trolling motors | ≈2,636 | trolling motors 24 volt | 1,600 |
| transom mount trolling motors | ≈2,537 | transom mount trolling motor | 2,900 |
| saltwater trolling motors | ≈2,472 | saltwater electric trolling motors | 2,900 |
| trolling motors with spot lock | — | trolling motors with spot lock | 6,600 |
| trolling motors for canoes | — | trolling motors for a canoe | 2,400 |
| best trolling motors | — | trolling motor | 40,500 |
| bow mount trolling motors | — | bow mount trolling motor | 8,100 |
| 12 volt trolling motors | — | 12 volt trolling motors | 4,400 |
| trolling motors with remote control | — | remote control trolling motor | 2,900 |
| trolling motors for kayaks | — | trolling motors on kayaks | 12,100 |
| trolling motors for pontoon boats | — | trolling motors for pontoon | 2,900 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| johnsonoutdoors.com | 265 | 32.4% |
| reddit.com | 150 | 18.3% |
| outdoorlife.com | 139 | 17% |
| garmin.com | 66 | 8.1% |
| newportvessels.com | 23 | 2.8% |
| trollingmotors.net | 20 | 2.4% |
| lowrance.com | 15 | 1.8% |
| trollingmotors.shop | 14 | 1.7% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for trolling motors?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Minn Kota (40%), Garmin (21.7%), Lowrance (13.9%), Newport (8.2%), MotorGuide (4.2%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about trolling motors?
GEOly estimates ~7,645 AI queries per month in this category across 11 buyer topics, led by “24 volt trolling motors”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for trolling motors?
The most-cited domains are: johnsonoutdoors.com, reddit.com, outdoorlife.com, garmin.com, newportvessels.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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