Abstract: A trigger lever (1) is attached pivotally at a fulcrum section (4) to an outside portion of a steering housing (9) that tilts on a troll-motor clamp (11) of a conventional troll-motor assembly. A latch-release line (5) that is pulled from a select position on a steering handle (7) presses a press end (25) of a latch-release rod (23) to release a cross-bar latch (22) from engagement with ratchet slots (20) in quarter-circle edges of juxtaposed ratchet plates (17). This allows tilting of a troll-motor rod (8) to maneuver water obstacles without an operator's having either to stand, bend over or otherwise make inconvenient movements that endanger boat stability, to free both hands or to apply distracting mental effort.