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Trolling motor installation in Florida
Hold the spot.
Hands free.
Minn Kota and Garmin Force Kraken bow-mount trolling motors, rigged, wired and networked to your electronics by our factory-trained techs. On the boat you own, wherever you bought it.
GPS
Anchor lock holds position without dropping an anchor
2 brands
Minn Kota and Garmin, installed and networked
1 bank
Battery bank and charger sized with the motor
Any boat
Bay boats, center consoles, skiffs
Which trolling motor is right for my boat?: Minn Kota or Garmin?
Both are excellent saltwater bow-mount motors with GPS anchoring. The best choice usually comes down to the electronics already on your boat and how you fish.
If your helm runs Garmin, the Force Kraken ties straight into your displays. If you run Humminbird or want Power-Pole integration, Minn Kota’s Riptide line is the natural fit. We install both, so we’ll tell you straight.
| Minn Kota Riptide | Garmin Force Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| GPS anchoring | Spot-Lock | Anchor lock |
| Best paired with | Humminbird, Power-Pole | Garmin chartplotters and sonar |
| Motor | Brushed and brushless models | Brushless |
| Built-in sonar | Model dependent | Integrated sonar options |
| Control | Foot pedal, remote, app, display | Remote, foot pedal, display |
Trolling motors we install: Pick your motor.
The most-asked-for saltwater bow mounts. Shaft length, voltage and thrust are matched to your hull and freeboard.
Most installed
Minn Kota
Riptide Terrova
The proven saltwater workhorse with Spot-Lock and a lift-assist deploy.
Best for
Bay boats and center consoles
Pairs with
Humminbird, Power-Pole
Minn Kota
Riptide Ulterra
Auto stow and deploy at the push of a button. No leaning over the bow.
Best for
Owners who want push-button stow
Pairs with
Humminbird, Power-Pole
Minn Kota
Riptide Instinct QUEST
Brushless, quiet and efficient, for longer days on one charge.
Best for
Long days, big battery banks
Pairs with
Humminbird, Power-Pole
Garmin
Force Kraken
Brushless motor with sonar options that networks with your Garmin helm.
Best for
Garmin-equipped boats
Pairs with
Garmin displays, LiveScope
Quotes include the motor, mount, battery bank, charger and labor. Prices depend on the boat.
Trolling motor installation: How we rig it.
1
Mount
Bow mount positioned for your deck, freeboard and anchor locker.
2
Power
Dedicated 24V or 36V bank, breaker and onboard charger, sized to the motor.
4
Water test
Anchor lock and heading checked on the water before handover.
Before we quote
Send us these and we can price the job accurately:
Boat year, make and model
Bow layout and anchor locker photos
Chartplotter brand and model
Current batteries and charger, if any
How you fish: inshore, nearshore, freshwater
Going lithium? It cuts weight at the bow and runs longer. See lithium battery upgrades.
Trolling motor install process: Quote to water.
1
Quote
Motor, shaft length, battery bank and charger matched to your boat.
2
Install
Mounted, wired and networked at the store or your dock.
3
Setup
Paired to your display and remote, then tested on the water.
4
Walkthrough
We show you anchor lock, jog and route features.
Trolling motor batteries: Power it properly.
A trolling motor is only as good as the bank behind it. Lithium batteries cut weight and give you more usable power across a full day.
Get a trolling motor quote: Ready to stay put?
Tell us about your boat and how you fish, and we’ll recommend a motor and quote the full install. Looking at other helm and deck work? See boat upgrades.
(407) 289-1220
Orlando service desk
Trolling motor quote
We reply with a quote, usually within one business day.
Trolling motor questions: Motor answers.
Something else? Ask the team or start a quote above.
Should I choose Minn Kota or Garmin?
If your boat runs Garmin electronics, the Force Kraken integrates most tightly. If you run Humminbird or want Power-Pole integration, Minn Kota Riptide is the natural fit.
Do I need new batteries for a trolling motor?
Usually a dedicated 24V or 36V bank and an onboard charger. We size the bank to the motor and how long you fish.
Can you install a trolling motor on a center console?
Yes, on most center consoles and bay boats with room on the bow. We check freeboard and deck layout first.
Do I need to have bought my boat from you?
No. We install trolling motors on any boat that fits.