Garmin Force Kraken Trolling Motor | Black 90" Shaft | 100 lb Thrust | Wireless Remote

🚤 Saltwater-rated Garmin Force Kraken in black, 90 inch shaft, no transducer included. Brushless 100 lb thrust at 36V (or 80 lb at 24V), pivot-style mount, multi-band GPS Anchor Lock. Deck mount stabilizer included. $4,499.

Garmin Force Kraken Black 90" with Stabilizer

The Garmin Force Kraken Black 90" is the upper-mid Force Kraken size at $4,499, between the standard 75 inch ($4,300) and the flagship 110 inch ($6,500). Designed for large center consoles, deep-V hulls, and bay boats with high freeboards where standard 75 inch shafts don't provide adequate prop submersion. Same Force Kraken brushless platform with dual-voltage operation (100 lb thrust at 36V or 80 lb at 24V per ISO 13342), pivot-style mount, multi-band GPS with AHRS heading sensor, and full Garmin Force ecosystem integration. Includes deck mount stabilizer kit (only 90 inch and 110 inch variants include the stabilizer). Ships WITHOUT a transducer regardless of finish color.

Force Kraken 90 inch fills the gap between standard 75 inch ($4,300) and flagship 110 inch ($6,500). At $4,500 it's only $200 more than the 75 inch Black variant ($4,300) but loses the included GT56UHD-TR transducer. The math: if you need 90 inch shaft and want GT56UHD-TR, total cost is $4,500 + $475 transducer = $4,975. If you need 75 inch shaft, $4,300 includes everything. The 90 inch sits in an interesting position, $200 over 75 inch but loses transducer, then jumps $2,000 to 110 inch. For boats that genuinely need 90 inch shaft, this is the right pick. For boats that could fit 75 inch, the 75 inch Black variant with included GT56UHD-TR is the better value.

Garmin Force trolling motor line: Force Current Kayak ($3,000-$3,600) is Garmin's kayak-specific trolling motor with 50 lb thrust at 24V (NOT dual-voltage). Force Pro freshwater ($4,200-$4,300) is the freshwater bow-mount flagship with built-in GT56UHD-TR, scissor-style mount, and INCLUDED foot pedal in 50" or 57" shaft, black only. Force Kraken ($4,000-$6,500) is the saltwater-rated bow-mount with pivot-style mount in 48/63/75/90/110 inch shafts, black or white finish, foot pedal sold separately. You are at the 90" Force Kraken upper-mid size. All Force Pro and Force Kraken motors are dual-voltage (100 lb thrust at 36V or 80 lb at 24V per ISO 13342) with brushless motors and 3-year warranty.

Garmin Force ecosystem integration: Garmin Force Kraken integrates natively with Garmin Marine Network, Garmin's networking system equivalent to Humminbird One-Boat Network and NMEA 2000. Compatible Garmin fishfinders include ECHOMAP UHD2, ECHOMAP Ultra 2, GPSMAP 7400/8400/9000-series, and STRIKER series. Garmin LiveScope Plus (LVS34) and LiveScope XR (LVS62) live sonar transducers mount via Force trolling motor barrel mounts ($40 each) or via Kraken LiveScope Mounting Bracket with internal cable routing for clean installs. For Lowrance ecosystems use Lowrance Ghost or Recon. For Humminbird ecosystems use Minn Kota with One-Boat Network. The trolling motor choice typically drives the fishfinder ecosystem choice for serious anglers building integrated rigs.

Key Features

• ✅ Garmin Force Kraken Saltwater-Rated. Stainless hardware, sealed electronics, IPX5/IPX7/IPX8 ratings
• ✅ Also Freshwater-Capable. Same motor handles freshwater applications
• ✅ Brushless Motor. Ultra-quiet, longer runtime, less maintenance
• ✅ Dual-Voltage 24V or 36V. 100 lb thrust at 36V or 80 lb at 24V per ISO 13342
• ✅ Pivot-Style Mount. Better for tight bow spaces, deep-V hulls, and large boats with limited bow access
• ✅ 90" Composite Shaft. Indestructible, lifetime warranty
• ✅ Black Finish. Standard tournament finish
• ✅ Deck Mount Stabilizer Kit Included. Secures motor in stowed position at speed (standard on 90"/110" variants)
• ✅ Multi-Band GPS. Garmin's most precise positioning with built-in AHRS heading sensor
• ✅ Anchor Lock. GPS anchor hold (decelerates within ~1 meter of waypoint)
• ✅ Heading Hold and Route Following. AutoPilot maintains course
• ✅ LiveScope Cable Routing Inside Shaft. Force Kraken-exclusive feature for clean LiveScope installs
• ✅ Wireless Floating Remote Included. Point-and-go gesture steering
• ✅ Garmin Marine Network Compatible. Native ECHOMAP UHD2, GPSMAP, LiveScope integration
• ✅ LiveScope Plus / XR Compatible. Via Kraken LiveScope Mounting Bracket (sold separately, $40)
• ✅ NMEA 2000 Compatible. Standard marine networking
• ✅ Power-Pole and Talon Compatible. Operates independently alongside shallow water anchors
• ✅ 3-Year Garmin Warranty. Plus lifetime composite shaft warranty (1 year longer than Minn Kota standard)
• ❌ NO Transducer Included. Both Black and White variants at 90"/110" ship without transducer. Add Garmin GT56UHD-TR ($475) or Airmar saltwater transducer separately
• ❌ Differs from Black 48"/63"/75" pattern. Smaller Black Force Kraken variants include GT56UHD-TR; 90"/110" do not
• ❌ No Foot Pedal Included. Wireless Remote standard. Power Steer Foot Pedal sold separately ($350). Force Pro INCLUDES foot pedal but maxes at 57 inch shaft
• ❌ Single Propeller. Force Pro ships with both high-efficiency and weedless propellers; Force Kraken ships with one
• ❌ Inshore Saltwater Rating Only. IPX-rated for inshore saltwater (bays, sounds, estuaries). Not for offshore open ocean

Configuration Guide

This Force Kraken Black 90" ships in a single configuration ($4,499). Black finish, 90 inch shaft, dual-voltage operation (100 lb at 36V or 80 lb at 24V per ISO 13342), pivot-style mount, deck mount stabilizer kit included. Ships WITHOUT a transducer.

Shaft length appropriateness: 90 inch fits boats with deck height around 72-74 inches above waterline, sized for deep-V hulls and high-freeboard center consoles where 75 inch shafts ride too high.

Black 90" / 110" pattern note: Unlike the Force Kraken Black 48"/63"/75" variants which INCLUDE the GT56UHD-TR transducer, the 90 inch and 110 inch variants ship WITHOUT a transducer regardless of finish color. Anglers running this size class of boat typically prefer dedicated saltwater transducers (Airmar B265LH for inshore, TM275LHW for offshore) over the freshwater-optimized GT56UHD-TR. If you want GT56UHD-TR with this motor, add it separately ($475).

Deck Mount Stabilizer Included (90"/110" only): The deck mount stabilizer kit secures the motor in stowed position when the boat is moving at speed. Standard equipment on 90 inch and 110 inch variants where shaft length and weight require additional stowed-position support. Not included on shorter Force Kraken variants (48"/63"/75") which don't need it due to shorter shaft length.

Pivot-style mount value at this size: Force Kraken pivot-style mount is significant on large boats. Sportfishers and large center consoles often have limited bow space where Force Pro's scissor-style mount won't fit. Pivot-style folds vertically and tighter, accommodating tighter bow access patterns common on offshore-oriented boats.

Battery requirements: Dual-voltage 24V (two 12V batteries) or 36V (three 12V batteries). Same motor adjusts thrust automatically. Lithium strongly recommended for tournament use, especially at this boat size where weight savings matter for fuel efficiency.

Who This Is For

This trolling motor is best for tournament bass and crappie anglers on larger boats 26-32 ft running Garmin ecosystem, deep-V hull owners, large center console captains, and Garmin LiveScope users wanting Force Kraken at 90 inch shaft size.

Specifications

• Mounting: Pivot-style bow-mount
• Steering: Wireless Remote (Power Steer Foot Pedal sold separately, $350)
• Thrust and Voltage: Dual-voltage 100 lb at 36V or 80 lb at 24V (per ISO 13342)
• Motor Type: Brushless variable-speed
• Water Type: Saltwater-rated, also freshwater-capable. Inshore saltwater only (not offshore)
• Shaft Length: 90 inch
• Finish: Black
• Built-In Sonar: Not included (run own transducer)
• Deck Mount Stabilizer: INCLUDED
• Variants Available: 1 (single configuration)
• Price: $4,499
• SKU: 010-02573-20
• GPS: Multi-band with built-in AHRS heading sensor
• Shaft Material: Composite, indestructible, lifetime warranty
• Warranty: Garmin 3-year limited warranty plus lifetime composite shaft warranty

Compatibility Reference

• Battery: Dual-voltage 24V (two 12V batteries) or 36V (three 12V batteries). Same motor adjusts thrust automatically. Lithium strongly recommended at this size class
• Sonar: No built-in sonar. Compatible with Garmin GT56UHD-TR ($475) or Airmar saltwater transducers via separate transducer mount
• Garmin Marine Network: Native integration with Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2, GPSMAP 7400/8400/9000-series, STRIKER
• LiveScope: LiveScope Plus LVS34 and LiveScope XR LVS62 mount via Force barrel mounts ($40 each). Force Kraken supports cable routing inside shaft via Kraken LiveScope Mounting Bracket
• Power Steer Foot Pedal: Sold separately ($350)
• NMEA 2000: Compatible
• Power-Pole and Talon: Compatible (operates independently)
• Mount: Standard bow casting deck
• Cross-compatibility: NOT cross-compatible with Lowrance, Minn Kota, or MotorGuide accessories

Warranty

Covered by Garmin's 3-year limited warranty plus lifetime warranty on the composite shaft against breakage. The 3-year Garmin warranty is one year longer than Minn Kota's standard 2-year warranty, a real point of differentiation. For multi-unit Garmin networked rigs with LiveScope integration on sportfisher and large coastal boats, we coordinate installer referrals in the Carolinas. Carolina Sportsman Outfitters can help with warranty claims, parts orders, and installer referrals. Call 252-431-6001.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the 90"/110" Black variant NOT include GT56UHD-TR like smaller Black variants?

Garmin's product positioning. Black 48"/63"/75" variants include GT56UHD-TR because those sizes target tournament bass anglers running freshwater (where GT56UHD-TR is the right transducer). Black 90"/110" target sportfisher and large coastal boat applications where anglers typically run dedicated saltwater transducers (Airmar B265LH for inshore, TM275LHW for offshore) over the freshwater-optimized GT56UHD-TR. Garmin removed the included transducer at 90"/110" tier because the typical buyer doesn't use it.

What does the deck mount stabilizer do?

The deck mount stabilizer kit secures the motor in stowed position when the boat is moving at speed. At 90 inch and 110 inch shaft lengths, the motor weight and shaft length would otherwise cause excessive movement in the stowed position during high-speed runs, potentially damaging the mount or the deck. The stabilizer provides additional stowed-position support. Standard equipment on 90 inch and 110 inch Force Kraken variants. Not included on 48"/63"/75" variants which don't need it.

Force Kraken 90" vs 75" Black at $200 difference?

The 75 inch Black variant ($4,300) INCLUDES GT56UHD-TR transducer ($475 value). The 90 inch Black variant ($4,500) does NOT include transducer but adds the deck mount stabilizer kit. Math: 90 inch Black + GT56UHD-TR = $4,500 + $475 = $4,975 total cost. 75 inch Black with everything = $4,300. The 90 inch is right when you genuinely need the longer shaft (boats with deck height around 72-74 inches above waterline). For boats that fit 75 inch shaft, the 75 inch Black is the better value.

Why does Force Kraken 110" cost $2,000 more than 90"?

Force Kraken pricing jumps from $4,500 (90 inch) to $6,500 (110 inch). The $2,000 premium reflects the manufacturing complexity of producing 110 inch composite shaft trolling motors and the limited target market (sportfishers and yachts). 110 inch is Garmin's longest production shaft, designed for boats where 90 inch shafts ride too high in the water. For 90 inch and shorter applications, the $4,500 90 inch is correct.

Force Kraken 110" vs Minn Kota Riptide Instinct Quest 100"?

Direct competitors at flagship long-shaft tier. Force Kraken 110 inch ($6,500) vs Minn Kota Riptide Instinct Quest 100 inch ($6,400). Garmin is $100 more and 10 inches longer. Both are dual-voltage. Force Kraken uses pivot-style mount; Minn Kota Quest uses electric-steer with i-Pilot. Force Kraken integrates with Garmin Marine Network and LiveScope; Minn Kota Quest integrates with One-Boat Network and MEGA Live 2 / Humminbird APEX. Choice is ecosystem-driven.

What transducer should I run with this motor?

For freshwater applications, Garmin GT56UHD-TR ($475 separately) provides CHIRP + ClearVü + SideVü matching the Force Pro and Force Kraken Black 48"/63"/75" built-in option. For inshore saltwater, Airmar B265LH provides better saltwater frequency optimization. For offshore deep-water applications, Airmar TM275LHW or B175C are the right choices. Match transducer to your primary application water type.

LiveScope cable routing inside shaft, how does it work?

Force Kraken includes internal cable routing through the shaft. With the Kraken LiveScope Mounting Bracket (sold separately, $40), you can route a Garmin LiveScope transducer cable internally for a clean install with no exposed external cables. Eliminates zip-tied cables visible on the outside of the shaft. Significant for tournament anglers running LiveScope.

Multi-band GPS vs single-band?

Multi-band GPS uses multiple satellite frequency bands simultaneously for more precise positioning than single-band GPS. Significant for Anchor Lock precision, especially in environments with GPS signal interference (heavy tree canopy, near tall structures, in marinas). Garmin's multi-band GPS in Force Kraken is the most precise positioning available in production trolling motors as of model year 2026.

Battery requirements for 36V?

Three 12V batteries in series for 36V configuration. At 36V, Force Kraken delivers 100 lb thrust per ISO 13342 vs 80 lb at 24V (two batteries). For sportfisher and large center console applications at 90"/110" shaft, 36V is typically the right configuration to handle the boat size and current/wind conditions. Lithium 36V is strongly recommended at this size class for weight savings (three lithium 12V batteries can save 100+ lbs vs three lead-acid AGM batteries).

Professional installation required?

Strongly preferred at 90"/110" shaft sizes. Force Kraken installation on sportfisher boats with multi-unit Garmin networked rigs (LiveScope, ECHOMAP UHD2, GPSMAP, networking) is complex. Budget $1,000-$3,000 for shop install of complete Garmin Force Kraken setup on sportfisher boats with full networking. For 110 inch installations specifically, professional install is essentially required due to mount complexity and weight.

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Carolina Sportsman Outfitters has been outfitting sportfisher captains and large center console owners with Garmin Force Kraken trolling motors since the Force line launched. We help customers pick between Force Kraken shaft sizes (48", 63", 75", 90", 110") based on boat freeboard, application, and ecosystem fit. For 90 inch and 110 inch flagship installations, we provide pre-purchase rig planning and installer coordination. Call 252-431-6001.