If you want a trolling motor that locks your boat in place, fights current like a champ, and survives season after season in corrosive salt water, the Minn Kota Riptide line is the gold standard. With GPS-anchoring tech, thrust ratings up to 112 lb, and the same rugged, grit-blasted aluminum Minn Kota has perfected over […]
How to measure trolling motor shaft—the quick answer Measure straight down from the point where the motor will mount on your bow or transom to the calm‑water line, then add enough extra inches to keep the propeller at least 12 inches below the surface in real‑world conditions (waves, boat load, standing height, etc.). For most freshwater […]
When Garmin dropped the Garmin Kraken trolling motor line, it wasn’t just another prop on the bow—it was the company’s answer to bigger boats, rougher water and anglers who expect the same brains in their motor that they get from their electronics. Below is a conversational but technical walk-through of what makes the Kraken a […]