Garmin Force Trolling Motor First Impressions

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

Thanks for the mention

[@scotwcates]

i am looking at getting a force, i have a 2018 g3 17 sportsman pfx. that came with the edge and i really was trying to get away from the cable deploy because the edge kept breaking. i think was just time to upgrade. i bought terrova 12volt 55lb trust i have had it for about 2 years and i want something witha little more power. i have the shuttle slide on my terrova now and wanted your option on the regular force or the kraken. thank you for your time

[@InstinctBassin]

I think both of those trolling motors may be a bit big for a 17 foot boat, but that’s just my opinion. I’m not a fan of the kraken or Terrova type motors because of the coiled wires, but again just my opinion. But I do love my Force, just not sure if it would be too big for your boat.

[@scotwcates]

@@InstinctBassin thank you I just wanted something with a little more kick, with it being to much motor for my boat, what kind of problems would i encounter thank you for help just don’t want to buy the wrong thing especially at that price

[@InstinctBassin]

I just think it would take up a lot of room up front and may stick out far from the side, depending on the install. Power wise, it would more than fine. If I were you, I’d probably look for a used Ultrex 80 lb thrust. Would save a couple grand, probably fit better, and still have spot lock and more than enough power. You’d just still have to pull it up.

[@crappieworldlivescanner1114]

on spot lock hit the anchor button twice that way it knows you wanted to be here problem solved

[@InstinctBassin]

Thanks I’ll give that a try. Figured it would know that if I hit it once though. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@crappieworldlivescanner1114]

even my ultrex i have to do this

[@ArkadArno]

The Garmin Force is damn loud when making rotation corrections. It's hard to relax fishing when he howls like that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHfak5dvorx7eas