I use a minn. kota bow mount auto pilot on my drift boat and I also have a transom mount 55t. I use both of the electric motors, both ways have different benifits. I had a couple of brackets made that work real good for the bow mount auto pilot. I mounted the bracket on the stern.The cheap way to go is buy a transom mount but it depends how you like to fish. When pulling plugs or divers in fast water the auto pilot will not help you. It does not react fast enough. It does allow you to fish fast water without wearing yourself out as fast. It takes a little getting use to, control the motor without looking at the direction the head is facing but it is nice to sit in the rowers seat without bouncing back to the transom to steer.I perfer the transom mount when I'm drifting roe or boon-dogging. Either way the electic motor is a big asset.
Bob