Garmin has unveiled its latest trolling motor – the Force Current which has been designed for kayak fishing.
The motor has a hands-free wireless throttle and steering control system, designed for easier navigation and trolling.
Features include a brushless motor purpose-built for kayak anglers with full forward and reverse thrust. The dual-voltage, efficient brushless motor delivers 50 pounds of thrust with 24V power, or 30 pounds with 12V power.
“Kayak fishing continues to be one of the fastest-growing segments of recreational fishing,” said Susan Lyman, Garmin vice president of consumer sales and marketing.
“We’re thrilled to expand our Force trolling motor lineup with a premium kayak solution that’s both innovative and intuitive for anglers of all skill levels.
Kayak fishing continues to be one of the fastest-growing segments of recreational fishing.
Susan Lyman
“Leveraging Garmin’s most advanced trolling motor technology with our revolutionary hands-free kayak propulsion system, the Force Current will change the way you fish from a kayak.”
Additional features of the new trolling motor are power steer foot pedals for hands-free throttle and steering, and a wireless handheld remote with point-and-go gesture steering.
The pedals connect wirelessly to the motor and are designed to accommodate a variety of simple installation methods.
Programmable foot pedal buttons engage the anchor lock and heading hold.
Wireless chartplotter integration allows anglers to create routes and tracks for the trolling motor to follow and the chartplotter can also be used to control steering, throttle and anchor lock.
Trottle and steering
The throttle and steering can also be controlled via a compatible Garmin smartwatch and a wireless man overboard tag will cut off the motor should the operator fall overboard.
The prop can be stowed or deployed with one hand with the included stow rope and cleat kit.
The motor weighs around 11kg and is built to endure harsh saltwater and freshwater environments with advanced corrosion protection.
Two prop options are included; a high-efficiency prop for maximised battery life and a weedless prop designed to cut through aquatic vegetation.
