Garmin Force Pro 50" Bow-Mount Trolling Motor w/GT56UHD-TR

The Garmin Force Pro 50-inch trolling motor is Garmin's flagship bow-mount trolling motor and the top-tier choice in the Force lineup. For owners running a Garmin electronics ecosystem (ECHOMAP Ultra 2, GPSMAP series chartplotters, LiveScope transducers) and wanting the trolling motor to integrate cleanly with that ecosystem, the Force Pro is the right call. Brushless motor, multi-band GPS, built-in scanning sonar transducer, wireless foot pedal and remote, and full Garmin chartplotter integration in one bow-mount package.

100 lb thrust at 36V (80 lb at 24V). The Force Pro is dual-voltage capable. At 36V (three batteries in series), it delivers a full 100 lbs of thrust - appropriate for 20-25 ft bay boats, deep-V hulls, and any application where high wind or current performance matters. At 24V (two batteries), it drops to 80 lbs of thrust - still plenty for smaller boats or calmer water. The brushless motor design delivers thrust efficiently and quietly: less battery draw per pound of thrust vs older brushed designs, and meaningfully quieter operation both above and below the water (the brushless motor doesn't have the brush noise that spooks fish).

Built-in GT56UHD-TR transducer - this is the key feature. The Force Pro lower unit includes the GT56UHD-TR all-in-one transducer integrated directly into the motor housing. The GT56UHD-TR is Garmin's top-tier scanning transducer, delivering: traditional CHIRP sonar (150-240 kHz high-wide, 350 W power, up to 800 feet depth in freshwater), ClearVu down scanning (455 / 800 / 1000 kHz, 500 W, 400 feet), and SideVu side scanning (455 / 800 / 1000 kHz, 500 W, 500 feet). One transducer, three sonar views, integrated into the trolling motor - no separate transducer to mount on the bow, no separate cabling on the deck, clean install. Output is a 12-pin orange connector compatible with Garmin's GPSMAP and ECHOMAP series chartplotters.

Multi-band dual-frequency GPS. The Force Pro uses multi-band GPS (vs single-band on cheaper motors), which delivers noticeably tighter position accuracy. This matters most for Anchor Lock - the trolling motor holds the boat in a fixed GPS position regardless of wind and current, and multi-band GPS makes that lock tighter and more responsive. Combined with reverse prop spin (the motor spins backward when needed to maintain the anchor position, vs only forward) and calm-water cable unwrap (the motor manages cable wrap automatically), the Anchor Lock on the Force Pro is the most precise positioning system in the Garmin trolling motor lineup. The same multi-band GPS also tightens Heading Hold (constant heading regardless of wind / current) and route-following accuracy.

Wireless integration with Garmin chartplotters. Pair the Force Pro to your Garmin chartplotter (ECHOMAP Ultra 2, GPSMAP series, etc.) via the wireless network - the chartplotter shows trolling motor status, you can engage Anchor Lock by touching a point on the chart, draw a route on the chartplotter and the trolling motor automatically navigates that route, and control steering and thrust from the chartplotter touchscreen. The integration is the cleanest in the trolling motor market - no separate motor-control display required, the chartplotter you already have at the helm IS the motor controller.

Wireless foot pedal. Included wireless foot pedal communicates with the motor via radio - no cable from foot pedal to motor head, just place the pedal wherever feels right and start fishing. Powered by 2 AA batteries (one full fishing season per set), IPX7 waterproof, with adjustable pedal resistance to dial in the feel you want (lighter for quick adjustments, heavier for steady cruising). For owners who hate trolling motor pedal cables across the deck, the wireless pedal is a major quality-of-life improvement.

Wireless remote with gesture control. Included wireless remote with a 1.2-inch color sunlight-visible display - controls all Force Pro features from anywhere on the boat. Gesture control means you can engage features like Heading Hold, Jog (move the Anchor Lock position 5 feet), and Manual override with a button-and-motion gesture rather than navigating multiple menus. The remote has user-programmable keys for your most-used functions. 43 weeks of battery life with the backlight on low - effectively a full season per battery. Floats if dropped overboard.

Scissor-style mount with dual gas springs and pull cable. The Force Pro uses Garmin's scissor-style bow mount - clean look on the bow, low profile when stowed, and the dual gas springs assist the lift / lower action so deployment and stowing are one-handed operations. The pull cable releases the gas spring tension when you want to stow the motor - one pull, the motor lowers itself in a controlled motion. Easy install on standard bass / walleye / bay boat bow decks with the included mounting hardware.

Auto-forward feature. When you deploy the Force Pro, it automatically pre-aligns to forward-facing orientation - no waiting for the motor to find its zero point, no manual steering input to get it pointing the right way. Just deploy and start fishing. Small detail, but on a busy tournament morning when you're trying to get on fish fast, the auto-forward saves real time.

Lighted direction indicator. The shaft cap has a built-in lighted direction indicator that shows which way the motor is pointing - critical for night fishing or pre-dawn launches when you can't visually see the motor orientation. Bright enough to see at typical helm distances, dim enough not to ruin night vision.

Manual reverse prop spin (weed blowing). With a manual command from the remote, foot pedal, or chartplotter, the prop spins in reverse to blow weeds, mono line, or other debris off the prop. Useful in lily-pad-heavy waters, post-spawn weed beds, or after fishing through floating debris. Saves you from having to manually reach down and clear the prop by hand.

Saltwater rated. The Force Pro is rated for freshwater, brackish, and saltwater use - it's NOT a freshwater-only motor like some competing trolling motor lines. The corrosion protection package handles saltwater environments without the rapid degradation you'd see on a freshwater-only motor. For coastal anglers (inshore stripers, redfish, snook, sea trout, calico bass), the saltwater rating opens up the Force Pro as a legitimate choice vs the freshwater-only alternatives.

What comes in the box. Complete bundle: Force Pro trolling motor with built-in GT56UHD-TR transducer, high-efficiency propeller (the standard prop for typical bass / bay fishing), weedless propeller (the prop for weed-heavy water - swap as needed), wireless foot pedal, wireless remote, deck stabilizer, assembly and mounting hardware, and documentation. Two props in the box means you can match the prop to the water you're fishing (high-efficiency for open water, weedless for vegetation) without an extra purchase.

Warranty. 3-year limited warranty on the motor and electronics, plus limited lifetime warranty on the composite shaft - the longest shaft warranty in the Garmin trolling motor lineup, matching the top-tier offerings from other premium brands.

Install. Bolt the scissor-style mount to the bow deck using the supplied hardware. Wire the motor to the 36V battery bank (three 12V deep-cycle batteries in series) via 4 AWG marine-grade tinned cable through an appropriate circuit breaker (typically 60A for 36V 100 lb thrust). For 24V operation, two batteries and 6 AWG cable. Mount the wireless foot pedal anywhere on the deck (no cable run needed). Pair the remote and foot pedal to the motor head. Connect the GT56UHD-TR transducer output (12-pin orange connector) to your Garmin chartplotter. Pair the motor to the chartplotter via wireless network for full integration. Plan for 4-6 hours for a clean install with proper cable management and battery wiring.