Garmin Force Kraken White 90″ Shaft Trolling Motor

Overview & quick verdict

The Garmin Force Kraken White 90″ Shaft Trolling Motor (Model 010-02574-20) is Garmin’s flagship bow-mount trolling motor built specifically for larger saltwater and brackish-water boats. With 100 lbs of thrust on a 36V system, multi-band GPS Anchor Lock, integrated AHRS, and LiveScope cable management, it represents the most technologically advanced trolling motor on the market as rated by ISO standard 13342.

The 90″ shaft length makes it ideal for high-freeboard vessels including center consoles, bay boats, and deep-V hull fishing boats where shorter shafts simply can’t reach the water at the right angle. A deck mount stabilizer bar comes included — exclusive to the 90″ and 110″ models — providing rock-solid stability when stowed.

For more context on choosing the right trolling motor for your setup, see our complete trolling motor buyer’s guide and our roundup of the best saltwater trolling motors.

Full specifications

For the most detailed technical documentation, refer to the official Garmin Force Kraken product page.

Key features explained

100 lb brushless motor — maximum thrust, minimum noise

The dual-voltage brushless motor is the beating heart of the Kraken. Running on 36V it produces 100 lbs of thrust — currently the highest ISO-compliant rating available in any trolling motor. At 24V it still delivers 80 lbs, giving you flexibility if you’re transitioning from a single-battery system. Crucially, brushless technology means significantly longer run times than comparable brushed motors, lower noise above and below the waterline, and reduced maintenance over the motor’s lifetime.

Multi-band GPS anchor lock with AHRS

Garmin’s Anchor Lock uses multi-band GPS combined with an Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) — the same kind of technology found in aviation instruments — to hold your boat’s exact position and heading even in wind, current, and chop. This isn’t the basic single-band GPS lock you’ll find on budget motors; it actively corrects for drift in real time, making it dramatically more reliable when conditions get rough.

Wireless chartplotter integration

Pair the Kraken with any compatible Garmin chartplotter and you can draw a route directly on your display, then let the motor follow it automatically while you focus on fishing. Supported displays include the GPSMAP, echoMAP, and STRIKER series. You can also control the motor via the Garmin ActiveCaptain app on your smartphone or a compatible Garmin smartwatch.

If you need help pairing devices, our Garmin fish finder integration guide walks through the full setup process step by step.

LiveScope cable management system

One of the most practical design wins on the Kraken is the ability to route your LiveScope transducer cable inside the trolling motor shaft. This keeps the deck completely free of trip hazards, protects the cable from damage, and gives the transducer a rock-solid, vibration-free mount point at the bow. The Garmin LiveScope Plus system (sold separately) snaps into the Kraken LiveScope Mounting Bracket for forward, down, and perspective viewing modes.

Floating wireless remote with gesture steering

The included remote features a full-color sunlight-readable display, user-programmable keys for chartplotter control, and Point-and-Go gesture steering — point the remote in any direction and the motor turns to match. It’s also buoyant, so dropping it overboard isn’t a catastrophe.

Pivot-style mount with deck stabilizer

The pivot mount dramatically reduces the effort needed to stow and deploy the motor compared to traditional folding designs, and it makes installation much more practical on boats with limited bow space. The 90″ model ships with an included deck mount stabilizer bar — an accessory sold separately for shorter shaft models — which prevents flex and vibration when the motor is stowed and running at speed.

• Saltwater-rated construction — advanced corrosion protection on all components, composite shaft rated for a lifetime of marine use

• Reverse thrust control — quickly shift into reverse to maneuver without spinning the motor head

• Autopilot route following — create routes, patterns, and tracks from the chartplotter for hands-free navigation

• Optional weedless propeller — available separately for fishing in heavy vegetation

• Optional wireless foot pedal — available for purchase separately, compatible with 12V, 24V, and 36V

Who is this motor for?

The 90″ shaft variant is purpose-built for anglers with high-freeboard boats — think large center consoles, offshore bay boats, and deep-V hulls measuring roughly 20–24+ feet. As a general rule of thumb, you need about 1″ of shaft length for every 1″ of bow height above the waterline, plus enough to keep the prop submerged in 2–3 foot chop.

If you’re unsure whether a 90″ shaft is right for your boat, our trolling motor shaft length calculator and guide gives you the exact formula used by dealers.

The white colorway is especially popular with anglers running white-hulled saltwater boats — it blends in aesthetically and has the same saltwater-hardened construction as the black model. The only functional difference is that the white version does not include a built-in GT56UHD transducer; sonar must be added via the LiveScope cable management system.

Pros & cons

How the Garmin Force Kraken 90″ compares

For a deeper side-by-side analysis, read our Garmin Force Kraken vs. Minn Kota Ulterra comparison. For alternatives at a lower price point, see our guide to the best budget trolling motors.

Installation & setup tips

What you’ll need beyond the motor

The Kraken 90″ includes the motor, mount hardware, stabilizer bar, and floating remote. You will need to source separately: two or three 12V marine batteries (for 24V or 36V systems), a battery charger, a circuit breaker, marine-grade wiring, and a power plug and receptacle if you want a quick-release setup.

Installation overview

The pivot-style mount bolts directly to the bow using 4–6 bolts drilled into the hull. Garmin recommends using a certified marine installer for this step, particularly on boats without a flat bow deck or with composite hulls. The official Garmin Force Kraken owner’s manual covers all drilling patterns and torque specs.

Pairing with your Garmin chartplotter

Once physically installed, wireless pairing with a compatible Garmin display takes under five minutes via Bluetooth. The motor then appears as a controllable device in your chartplotter’s menu, enabling autopilot routing and integration with your existing waypoints and charts.

Frequently asked questions