New Garmin force Kraken

[chocolatemoose]

Force® Kraken, the most powerful trolling motor1 the recreational fishing market has ever seen. Coupled with Garmin's most precise anchor lock technology, Kraken is designed with longer shaft lengths and a pivot-style mount for easy installation on boats where bow space is limited, like skiffs, bay boats, center consoles and multispecies fishing boats.
Experience the power of the Kraken trolling motor here.


Utilizing multi-band GPS signal reception and integrated AHRS (attitude and heading reference system) for heading hold, the Kraken trolling motor delivers Garmin’s most precise boat positioning technology to help keep the boat in one place.
Garmin's Force Kraken trolling motor brings new mounting options and features to even more anglers in both the saltwater and inland markets. From power and durability to integration and innovation, Kraken has everything anglers want and need from their trolling motor and more.
For the first time in the industry, anglers can install forward-facing sonar, like Garmin LiveScope™, on a pivot-style trolling motor by conveniently routing the transducer cable inside the trolling motor shaft thanks to the Kraken trolling motor's new LiveScope cable management system.



Power that lasts
Kraken's brushless motor uses a high-efficiency propeller to produce 100 pounds of thrust on a 36-volt system, or 80 pounds on a 24-volt system. It can move anglers from one mangrove or reef to the next more quickly, throttle back with ease when they need to fish slow and stand up better to winds and currents in rough open-water conditions. Even with all that power, Kraken is extremely efficient so anglers can count on it to fish all day. It's also whisper quiet above and below the water and less likely to spook the fish.
Ultimate precision and advanced boat control
Utilizing multi-band GPS signal reception and integrated AHRS (attitude and heading reference system) for heading hold, Kraken delivers Garmin's most precise boat positioning technology to help keep the boat in one place. In calm conditions, the Kraken can decelerate the motor when it's within approximately one meter of the user-selected location. And in rough conditions, Kraken can apply more aggressive motor speed for improved performance on larger boats.
Wireless integration with Garmin chartplotters allows anglers to create routes, patterns and tracks for the trolling motor to follow while they fish, and a new illuminated arrow on the trolling motor head can allow anglers to confirm the boat's heading at a glance.
Anglers can also use the included wireless remote to help navigate from anywhere in the boat. The remote can give anglers control of the Kraken trolling motor with precise virtual anchor lock, autopilot functionality, heading hold and point-and-go gesture steering—plus it floats. What's more, a compatible Garmin smartwatch, like the award-winning quatix® 7 series, can also be connected to Kraken to control steering, anchor lock and more, right from the wrist.
Leading sonar integration
Select Kraken models include a built-in GT56UHD all-in-one transducer with Ultra High-Definition ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonar along with CHIRP traditional sonar for brilliant image clarity of structure and fish below and to the sides of the boat. Additional Garmin transducers can be added and no matter the sonar setup, Kraken's brushless motor technology allows for clear returns with extremely low levels of unwanted noise from electrical and mechanical interference.
For the first time in the industry, anglers can install forward-facing sonar, like LiveScope™, on a pivot-style trolling motor by conveniently routing the transducer cable inside the trolling motor shaft thanks to Kraken's new LiveScope cable management system. With the Kraken LiveScope Mounting Bracket (additional purchase required), any LiveScope transducer can be installed and operated in all three modes—forward, down and perspective. This can keep the LiveScope cable safe from damage during stow or deploy and can keep the trolling motor and deck space clean and free of clutter.
Robust and reliable design backed by award-winning support
Led by decades of marine industry expertise and innovation, Kraken is engineered for harsh marine environments and built to withstand the rigors of extreme fishing conditions. The propeller is designed with a thinner leading edge to reduce resistance and maximize thrust, while the trailing edge is engineered to decrease aeration of the water that can cause cavitation and interfere with thrust. Rugged and durable, the sturdy composite shaft and all components have advanced corrosion and saltwater protection. It's backed by a 3-year limited warranty and a lifetime limited warranty on the shaft, along with support through an ever-increasing servicing dealer network.
Garmin has a long-standing commitment to build products that offer a compelling design and superior quality, and the Kraken trolling motor is no exception. For eight consecutive years, Garmin has been recognized as the Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), an honor given to the most recognized marine electronics company for support of products in the field.
Pricing and availability
The Force Kraken trolling motor is debuting at the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST), in Orlando, Fla., July 11-14, where it will be on display in booth #4802. Expected to be available in October, Kraken will be offered in white in 63-, 75- and 90-inch shaft lengths, or black in 63- and 75-inch lengths. Both black Kraken models are sold with a GT56UHD transducer.
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[ranmar850]

Release the Kraken!

No seriously, will be interesting to see how it goes for pricing. I am constantly torn over these things, can certainly see the advantages. I was assuming I would need to have a 122lb 72" model, but, on doing the measuring on MinnKotas recommendation, 60 " gives me plenty. But thrust? Their formula of 2lb of thrust per pound of loaded boat puts me just over the 80lb model assuming I am normally just under 1900kg, 2 pob, 1/2 fuel and all gear. And which is likely only suitable for inshore. Which means I need to go to 112lb, which means 36 V. "sigh"

[chris69]

Well they look nice but 9to 10 grand for a bowmount and battery set up is getting up there ,and $400 for an extra 10 inches of shaft .

[Dignity]

Release the Kraken!

No seriously, will be interesting to see how it goes for pricing. I am constantly torn over these things, can certainly see the advantages. I was assuming I would need to have a 122lb 72" model, but, on doing the measuring on MinnKotas recommendation, 60 " gives me plenty. But thrust? Their formula of 2lb of thrust per pound of loaded boat puts me just over the 80lb model assuming I am normally just under 1900kg, 2 pob, 1/2 fuel and all gear. And which is likely only suitable for inshore. Which means I need to go to 112lb, which means 36 V. "sigh"

The specs quoted are minimum in ideal conditions. Trust me, go bigger. My motorguide 105lb thrust and whatever length it is works in reasonably calm seas but throw anything more than 12 to 15 knots and it's hard yakka. Also ensure you have a good base for it. Mine snapped the forward welds and before I could switch it off it then snapped the other welds on my SS base. The e6v models have a lot of torque. I'd drifted past the mark and using the sounder told it to anchor at the WP which was directly behind the boat, with about 12 knots and a 1.5 m swell directly pushing on the bow it was enough to crack the welds. On enquiring further I've found others having the same problem, underestimating the torque these motors produce.

[ranmar850]

Yes, applying 105 lb of thrust to the end of a 1,5 metre shaft is certainly some lb/ft of torque. I realise that those numbers are, as you say, for fairly ideal conditions. My biggest problem is actual placement of the battery required, I would want it down the stern to re-balance the weight.

[ranmar850]

Hey Moose, was there any mention of compatibility of these with LiFePo4 batteries? I know it's an ongoing source of debate, as Minn Kota do not recommend them specifically due to " higher voltage for longer. " As if that's not a good thing Running at 13.0 for a long time on the discharge curve is excellent for most things. Personally, I think that MK should be responding to us, the consumer, on this, as the world, particularly the boating world, is leaving the general area of lead acid for house batteries at something approaching the speed of light.

[chocolatemoose]

RE lithium
yep Kraken and new Quest motors are all happy with lithium.