Collection: Garmin Force Kraken Trolling Motors

Garmin Force Kraken Trolling Motors — The Complete Lineup

The Garmin Force® Kraken is Garmin's flagship trolling motor — a fully integrated brushless system built for serious offshore anglers, guide boats, and tournament fishermen who demand the most from their electronics and their motor.

Every Force Kraken model shares the same core platform: a brushless motor for ultra-quiet operation and exceptional efficiency, multi-band GPS Anchor Lock for precise boat positioning in current and wind, full-power reverse thrust, and seamless integration with Garmin chartplotters, LiveScope sonar, ActiveCaptain, and compatible Garmin smartwatches. The result is a single, unified fishing system where every component communicates with every other.

Choose Your Shaft Length

The Force Kraken is available in five shaft lengths — 48", 63", 75", 90", and 110" — each matched to a specific range of bow-to-waterline measurements. Selecting the correct shaft length for your boat is the most important decision you'll make when choosing a trolling motor.

Not sure which shaft is right for your boat? Read our complete guide: How to Choose the Right Shaft Length for Your Garmin Force Kraken.

Black or White — Same Performance, Different Finish

Every shaft length is available in black and white. Performance is identical between the two finishes. The choice is purely about matching your boat.

• Black — the standard finish, coordinates with dark-hulled boats and black outboard trim
• White — coordinates with white-hulled center consoles, white outboards (Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki), and white marine hardware. Popular on Grady-White, Boston Whaler, Contender, and similar offshore platforms

The Garmin Ecosystem Advantage

The Force Kraken is the only trolling motor built from the ground up as part of a complete, integrated marine electronics system. Every component communicates with every other — giving you a level of control and situational awareness that no other trolling motor brand can match.

Already fishing with Garmin electronics? The Force Kraken connects directly to your existing GPSMAP or ECHOMAP chartplotter via a single cable — no additional hardware required.

Why the Force Kraken?

• Brushless motor platform — ultra-quiet operation, exceptional efficiency, reduced electrical noise for cleaner sonar returns
• Anchor Lock GPS — multi-band GPS holds your position with precision in current, wind, and tide
• Reverse thrust — full-power reverse for precise boat positioning and backing out of tight spots
• Garmin chartplotter integration — control Anchor Lock, follow routes, and share waypoints directly from your GPSMAP or ECHOMAP display
• Garmin smartwatch control — activate Anchor Lock from your wrist without touching the remote or foot pedal
• ActiveCaptain — manage waypoints, routes, and motor settings from your smartphone
• Pivot-style mount — saves bow space and makes long-shaft installation practical on large offshore boats
• Saltwater-ready construction — built for freshwater, brackish, and saltwater use
• Transducer-ready (63"–110") — add a compatible Garmin GT-series transducer for full sonar integration
• GT56UHD-TR included (48" models) — Traditional CHIRP, ClearVü, and SideVü sonar built in

Sonar — 48" Models vs. 63"–110" Models

The 48" Black and 48" White models include the GT56UHD-TR transducer — Garmin's premium sonar package with Traditional CHIRP, ClearVü, and SideVü imaging built directly into the motor. No separate transducer purchase required.

The 63", 75", 90", and 110" models are transducer-ready — they do not include a built-in transducer, giving you the flexibility to choose the Garmin sonar package that best fits your fishing style and target species.

Shaft Stabilizer — Included with 90" and 110" Models

Garmin includes a shaft stabilizer with the 90" and 110" Force Kraken models to support the longer shaft during trailering and operation — a detail most retailers never mention. The stabilizer reduces flex and stress on the motor assembly, protecting your investment over long trailering distances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What shaft length do I need?

Measure your bow-to-waterline distance — the vertical distance from the waterline to the top of your bow where the motor mounts. Use the shaft progression table above to match your measurement to the correct shaft. If you regularly fish in large swells or open-ocean conditions, add 8" to your measurement before selecting. Full guide: How to Choose the Right Shaft Length for Your Garmin Force Kraken.

Is the Force Kraken saltwater safe?

Yes. The Force Kraken is built for freshwater, brackish, and saltwater use across all shaft lengths and finishes.

What Garmin chartplotters are compatible?

The Force Kraken integrates with Garmin GPSMAP series, ECHOMAP Ultra, and ECHOMAP UHD2 chartplotters. See our full guide: Garmin Force Kraken Chartplotter Compatibility Guide.

Does it work with Garmin LiveScope?

Yes. With the required Garmin accessories, the LiveScope transducer cable can be routed through the Force Kraken shaft for a clean, professional installation.

Can I control it from my Garmin watch?

Yes. Compatible Garmin smartwatches can activate Anchor Lock and control key motor functions directly from your wrist.

What's the difference between black and white?

Finish only — performance is identical. Choose based on your boat's color and hardware.

How does the Force Kraken compare to Minn Kota?

See our comparison guides: Force Kraken vs. Minn Kota Ultrex | Force Kraken vs. Minn Kota Ulterra Quest.

How does the Force Kraken compare to Rhodan?

See our comparison guide: Force Kraken vs. Rhodan Gen5.

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