New Garmin Force Trolling motor announced..

**wicklundrh** · 07-10-2019, 10:16 AM

The Lowrance "Ghost" is an interesting concept. No rotating head. It appears as though they are once again targeting the bass market and leaving other markets further behind.

I've learned my lesson long ago in regards to purchasing the latest new trend or product on the market. What seemed like 300 recalls later..... I'll wait a few years until all the kinks are hashed out and they make something that works for me!

**blueducklane** · 07-10-2019, 12:52 PM

Yea $3k is high dollar for an electric motor on a swivel stick.

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**wannabe fisherman** · 07-11-2019, 06:29 AM

don't you mean a SWIZZEL stick?? I'd have to be REAL DRUNK to spend that kind of money for a trolling motor

**bb no longer in business** · 07-11-2019, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by Central Minn

Hope they come out with a longer shaft version 57" is a little short for most deep-v walleye boats.

According to the Garmin rep I spoke to, the 57" is actually comparable in length to a 60 inch MK. It's all about how and where the shafts are measured. So based on his logic, the Garmin Force 50" will be closer to a 52-53 inch shaft.

I will say I was very impressed with both the Lowrance and Garmin motors in functionality and build quality. The Lowrance GHOST did seem to have a very slight delay in motor movement vs pedal input. But I like the stationary head on the Lowrance. No cables to worry about winding or pinching.

Brian

**dusty_allen** · 07-27-2019, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by Atimm693

I have to say, I'm a little disappointed. 3 grand? Yikes.

Would be nice to see something decent that the average guy can afford.

Agreed. I have an ultrex i will stay with. Brian at bbg sold me that one a couple years back and i will stay where i am for now. Only reason i would go garmin is because of my graphs connecting. If it could follow contours that would make me think more about it. Still doubt I would jump for the price tag and being a new version. If the spotlock held me in like a 1’ circle......

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