Holding a boat on a fishing spot is easy on a calm day. It is a different story when the wind is on the nose and the current is running the other way. This job between Hamilton Island and Dent Island in the Whitsundays put a Garmin Force Kraken trolling motor to work in exactly those conditions.
The Conditions
Footage from a customer job in the Whitsundays, filmed on the job by Terry in a 20 knot headwind with a current line working against the boat. Not a flat-water demo. Real wind, water peeling off the shaft, and a boat trying to stay on its mark.
What the Customer Reported
The customer reported about 20 feet of drift, then the boat recovered and was back on the spot. That figure is the customer's report from the day, not an instrument reading, so treat it as a real-world account rather than a lab result.
The Garmin Force Kraken
The Garmin Force Kraken is a bracket-mounted electric trolling motor. Electric trolling motors like this are used to help hold a boat on position without dropping an anchor. If you want to look at Garmin's wider marine range, have a look at our Garmin marine electronics page.
Why It Matters on the Water
Wind and current are what move a boat off a good mark. A trolling motor that can bring you back onto the spot helps keep you where you want to be. Mounting and wiring matter on any electronics install, so we quote installation separately.
Supplied by SMS, Installed by PMMS
Garmin gear is supplied by Shotgun Marine Services and installed by Port Macquarie Marine Services. Shotgun Marine Services is an authorised Garmin dealer, and our qualified technicians give honest, unbiased advice on what suits your boat and the way you fish.
Watch the Short
Prefer a link? Watch the Garmin Force Kraken Short on YouTube.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Garmin Force Kraken?
It is a bracket-mounted electric trolling motor from Garmin, shown in the video holding position in strong wind and current.
Where was this filmed?
Between Hamilton Island and Dent Island in the Whitsundays, on the job, in around 20 knots of wind with a current line.
How far did the boat drift?
The customer reported about 20 feet of drift before the boat recovered and sat back on the spot. It is a reported figure, not a measured one.
Is Shotgun Marine Services an authorised Garmin dealer?
Yes. Shotgun Marine Services is an authorised Garmin dealer, and Garmin gear is supplied by Shotgun Marine Services and installed by Port Macquarie Marine Services.
Is installation included in the price?
Equipment pricing is for the gear supplied only. Installation is a separate quote, so we can price it properly for your boat.
How do I ask about a trolling motor for my boat?
Call 0418 810 022 or email pmms@shotgunmarine.com.au and tell us about your boat and how you fish. We will talk you through what suits.
Talk to the Local Team
Thinking about a Garmin trolling motor or a wider electronics upgrade? Send us an enquiry and we will help you work out the right setup. Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm at the Port Macquarie Marina.
Phone 0418 810 022
Email pmms@shotgunmarine.com.au
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