Rhodan Gen5 GPS Trolling Motor — 36V | 108" Shaft | White

Rhodan Gen5 GPS Trolling Motor — 36V | 108" Shaft | White

The Rhodan Gen5 108" White (36V) is the large offshore and tournament boat fit — built for very high-freeboard offshore platforms and charter boats with a bow height between 54" and 60". It delivers 120 lbs of thrust to hold position in demanding open ocean conditions: offshore reefs, wrecks, ledges, and structure in wind and tidal current. It carries the same GPS Anchor dynamic positioning system, full-screen base display, and native Simrad, Raymarine, and Lowrance integration as every Gen5 motor.

The white finish blends cleanly with modern offshore boat styling and is particularly popular on large offshore center consoles and charter boats with white gelcoat.

Available Finishes: ⚫ Black  |  ⚪ White (Current Model)

Manufactured in Sarasota, Florida with 90% U.S. content. Backed by a 5-year limited warranty with direct access to Rhodan's customer service team.

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Is This the Right Model for Your Boat?

Choose this model if...	Consider another model if...
Your bow height is between 54" and 60"	Your bow height is under 54" (use 96" shaft or shorter)
Your vessel weighs 6,000–15,000 lbs	Your bow height is over 60" (use 120" shaft)
You fish a large offshore, charter, or tournament boat	Your vessel weighs under 6,000 lbs (use 24V)
You run Simrad, Raymarine, or Lowrance electronics	You run Garmin electronics and want native helm integration

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Why the 108" Shaft? The Large Offshore and Tournament Boat Fit

The 108" is where the Gen5 lineup serves very high-freeboard offshore platforms — large center consoles, charter boats, and tournament rigs with bow heights that exceed what the 96" can reach. Each shaft length in the 36V lineup has a distinct role:

• 72" — The offshore crossover — higher bows and rougher conditions (bow 36–42")
• 84" — Entry point into dedicated offshore — purpose-built offshore center consoles (bow 42–48")
• 96" — High-freeboard offshore center consoles (bow 48–54")
• 108" ← This motor — Large offshore and tournament boats (bow 54–60")
• 120" — Maximum reach for extreme offshore applications (bow 60"+)

If your bow height is under 54", the 96" shaft is the correct fit. If your bow height is over 60", step up to the 120" shaft. When in doubt, choose the next longer shaft — offshore conditions are less forgiving than inshore.

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Who Should Choose the Rhodan Gen5 36V 108" Shaft?

This motor is ideal for:

• Large offshore center consoles and charter boats between 6,000 and 15,000 lbs with a bow height of 54–60"
• Tournament anglers fishing large offshore platforms in demanding open ocean conditions
• Boats that need sustained GPS Anchor hold in open ocean wind, current, and swell
• Anglers running Simrad, Raymarine, or Lowrance electronics

Excellent for these species and scenarios:

• Snapper · Grouper · Amberjack · Cobia · King Mackerel · Mahi · Tuna · Wahoo · Swordfish
• Live-bait fishing over offshore wrecks and reef structure
• Deep-water bottom fishing on large offshore platforms
• Offshore ledge and drop-off fishing
• Tournament offshore fishing requiring all-day runtime
• Charter fishing in open ocean conditions

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Who Should NOT Buy This Motor

Don't buy this model if:

• Your bow height is under 54" — the 36V 96" shaft or shorter is the correct fit
• Your bow height is over 60" — step up to the 36V 120" shaft
• Your vessel weighs under 6,000 lbs — a 24V motor is the correct and more cost-effective choice
• You run Garmin electronics and want native helm integration — the Garmin Force Kraken is the correct motor

We'd rather help you find the right motor than sell you the wrong one. Contact TrollingMotors.shop if you're unsure.

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Typical Boats for the 36V 108" Shaft

The following boat types commonly pair with a 36V 108" shaft. This is not a compatibility guarantee — always confirm your specific bow height and vessel weight before ordering.

• 30–40 ft large offshore center consoles with bow heights of 54–60"
• Charter boats with very high freeboard
• Tournament-rigged offshore platforms with extreme bow heights
• Large deep-V offshore hulls designed for open ocean conditions

Representative examples:

• Yellowfin 42 (standard configurations)
• Contender 39 (standard configurations)
• Grady-White Express 370 (standard configurations)
• Boston Whaler 380 Outrage (standard configurations)
• Regulator 41 (standard configurations)

Confirm your bow height measurement before ordering. When in doubt, choose the next longer shaft.

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Real-World Performance — Where This Motor Works

The 36V Gen5 108" is built for large offshore platforms where very high bow heights demand maximum shaft reach and where GPS Anchor hold must be maintained through ocean swell, tidal current, and open ocean wind. The 108" shaft keeps the prop in the water on very high-freeboard boats where shorter shafts would break the surface in swell and lose all thrust.

Offshore reefs and live bottom: Hold position precisely over structure in tidal flow and open ocean wind on a large offshore platform. The 36V system maintains GPS Anchor hold when conditions build — keeping you on target over the exact piece of structure you're fishing.

Deep-water bottom fishing: Lock onto reef edges, wrecks, and bottom transitions in open water. The 108" shaft stays in the water through ocean swell where shorter shafts on very high-bow boats would break the surface and lose hold.

Tournament offshore fishing: All-day runtime under demanding open ocean conditions on a large platform. The 36V system operates with more thrust reserve, drawing less proportional current at typical fishing speeds.

Charter fishing: Maintain station over productive structure for extended periods in open ocean conditions. GPS Anchor holds through tidal changes and wind shifts without constant repositioning.

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Shaft Selection at a Glance — 36V Series

Shaft	Best Bow Height	Typical Boat	Best For
72"	36–42"	Large bay boats, higher-bow center consoles	Offshore crossover — higher bows and rougher conditions
84"	42–48"	Dedicated offshore center consoles	Entry point into dedicated offshore
96"	48–54"	High-freeboard offshore center consoles	High-freeboard offshore fit
108" ← This motor	54–60"	Large offshore / tournament / charter boats	Large offshore and tournament platforms
120"	60"+	Extreme offshore / maximum freeboard	Maximum reach for extreme offshore applications

When in doubt, choose the next longer shaft. Offshore conditions are less forgiving than inshore — a prop that breaks the surface in swell loses all thrust instantly. → Use Rhodan's official size guide to confirm your selection.

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GPS Anchor — Rhodan's Precision Dynamic Positioning System

Rhodan's GPS Anchor uses a dynamic positioning system that continuously calculates and applies thrust corrections to hold your exact GPS position — compensating for wind, current, and wave action in real time. On a 36V system with a 108" shaft, GPS Anchor has both the reach to stay in the water through ocean swells on a very high-freeboard boat and the thrust reserve to hold position when conditions deteriorate offshore.

Activate GPS Anchor from the wireless FOB remote, the Rhodan app, or directly from the base display. Your position is locked until you release it.

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Simrad, Raymarine & Lowrance Integration

The Gen5 supports native integration with compatible Simrad, Raymarine, and Lowrance multifunction displays through Rhodan's supported NMEA 2000 networking and gateway hardware — the Rhodan MFD Gateway and a properly configured NMEA 2000 network.

Important: Integration requires the Rhodan MFD Gateway, a compatible NMEA 2000 backbone, T-connector, and compatible display firmware. Confirm display compatibility and required networking hardware with Rhodan or TrollingMotors.shop before purchase.

If you run Garmin, the Garmin Force Kraken is the correct motor for native Garmin integration.

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Rhodan App — Full Motor Control from Your Phone

The Rhodan app (iOS and Android, free) provides full motor control from your smartphone — speed, heading, GPS Anchor, and motor status.

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Key Specifications

• Model: G5W36108
• Shaft length: 108"
• Finish: White
• Voltage: 36V
• Thrust: 120 lbs
• Recommended vessel weight: 6,000–15,000 lbs
• Recommended bow height: 54–60"
• GPS system: GPS Anchor (dynamic positioning)
• MFD integration: Simrad, Raymarine, Lowrance (via MFD Gateway + NMEA 2000)
• Base display: Full-screen with button controls
• Sliding base: 10" front-to-back adjustment
• Warranty: 5-year limited
• Origin: Made in Sarasota, Florida (90% U.S. content)
• Includes: Wireless FOB remote, Quick Release Bracket, RAM Mount Stabilizer
• Required: Properly rated marine circuit breaker — do not use SKU A00155

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Before You Order — Checklist

• ☐ Bow height 54–60" (mounting surface to waterline with fishing load)
• ☐ Vessel weight 6,000–15,000 lbs
• ☐ 36V battery system available or planned
• ☐ Adequate bow clearance for 108" shaft at full deployment
• ☐ If using MFD integration: NMEA 2000 backbone and display compatibility confirmed

Not sure? Contact TrollingMotors.shop before ordering.

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Before You Install — What You'll Need

Required:

• 36V battery system (three 12V batteries wired in series, or a dedicated 36V lithium battery)
• Properly rated marine circuit breaker — confirm correct Gen5 SKU with Rhodan or TrollingMotors.shop. Do not use SKU A00155.
• Marine-grade wiring in the correct gauge for your run length
• 36V battery charger

Wire size: under 15 ft — 6 AWG minimum. 15–25 ft — 4 AWG minimum. Over 25 ft — 2 AWG minimum.

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Explore the Full Rhodan Gen5 36V Lineup

36V (120 lbs thrust — boats 6,000–15,000 lbs):

• 48" | Black | 48" | White — Maximum thrust for lower-bow offshore boats
• 60" | Black | 60" | White — Versatile sweet spot for offshore bay boats and mid-size center consoles
• 72" | Black | 72" | White — Offshore crossover — higher bows and rougher conditions
• 84" | Black | 84" | White — Entry point into dedicated offshore
• 96" | Black | 96" | White — High-freeboard offshore center consoles
• 108" | Black | 108" | White (this product) — Large offshore and tournament platforms
• 120" | Black | 120" | White — Maximum reach for extreme offshore applications

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Why Buy From TrollingMotors.shop?

• ✓ Authorized Rhodan Marine Systems Dealer
• ✓ Free Nationwide Shipping
• ✓ Expert Technical Support — before and after your purchase
• ✓ Battery & Circuit Breaker Guidance
• ✓ MFD Integration Support
• ✓ Genuine OEM Product — factory warranty intact

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Made & Supported in the USA

Every Rhodan Gen5 is manufactured in Sarasota, Florida using U.S. and globally sourced parts (90% U.S. content). When you call Rhodan Marine Systems, you reach their customer service team in Florida — not an overseas call center.

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Rhodan Gen5 vs. Garmin Force Kraken

• Rhodan Gen5 — native Simrad, Raymarine, and Lowrance integration via MFD Gateway. Proven GPS Anchor heritage. Made in the USA.
• Garmin Force Kraken — native Garmin chartplotter integration. Brushless motor. The correct choice for anglers running Garmin electronics.

→ Full comparison: Garmin Force Kraken vs. Rhodan Gen5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need the 108" instead of the 96"?

If your bow height is between 54" and 60", the 108" is the correct fit. The 96" is designed for bow heights of 48–54". On a very high-freeboard offshore boat or charter platform, a 96" shaft may not reach the water properly — especially in ocean swell. When in doubt, choose the next longer shaft.

How do I measure my bow height?

Measure from the mounting surface (where the motor base will sit) to the waterline with a typical fishing load. That measurement determines the correct shaft length. Confirm with Rhodan's official size guide or contact TrollingMotors.shop before ordering.

Why do I need 36V instead of 24V?

If your vessel weighs over 6,000 lbs and you fish dedicated offshore conditions, 24V (80 lbs thrust) may not provide sufficient holding power. The 36V system produces 120 lbs of thrust — 50% more — with greater steering authority in open ocean wind and longer runtime for all-day offshore trips.

Does the Gen5 work with Garmin chartplotters?

No — the Gen5 integrates natively with Simrad, Raymarine, and Lowrance via Rhodan's MFD Gateway and NMEA 2000. For Garmin integration, the Garmin Force Kraken is the correct motor.

Is a circuit breaker required?

Yes. Confirm the correct breaker SKU with Rhodan or TrollingMotors.shop before purchasing — do not use SKU A00155, which Rhodan identifies as a Legacy breaker not compatible with the Gen5.

What battery system does the 36V Gen5 require?

Three 12V marine batteries wired in series, or a dedicated 36V lithium battery. Confirm battery capacity with TrollingMotors.shop for your runtime requirements.

Where is the Rhodan Gen5 made?

Sarasota, Florida, using U.S. and globally sourced parts (90% U.S. content).

What warranty does the Gen5 include?

A 5-year limited warranty with direct access to Rhodan's customer service department.

Does the remote come included?

Yes. The Gen5 includes a wireless FOB remote, a Quick Release Bracket, and a RAM Mount Stabilizer.

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