Thrust Issues
Tests show large disparities in trolling motor thrust versus product packaging. Should the industry standardize thrust ratings?
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May 10, 2021
Trolling motors are a vital tool for professional freshwater anglers, though saltwater use is on the rise.
Garmin
In February 2020, trolling motors from four major manufacturers entered a climate-controlled room at the Garmin facility in Olathe, Kan. The Minn Kota Ultrex, MotorGuide X5, Lowrance Ghost and Garmin Force were all on hand. They were bolted to a platform and positioned in a 21-foot tank a little more than 6 feet deep. Then a third-party research firm measured them for thrust.