Garmin Spy Pole 42" Motorized Pole Mount
Garmin Spy Pole 42" Motorized Pole Mount — Product description
The Garmin Spy pole is a motorized pole mount that aims your LiveScope and GT360UHD transducers for you, wirelessly. Point the beam at a brush pile, lock it there, or sweep for fish without ever reaching over the bow. The 42-inch shaft is built for 50-inch Force and Force Pro trolling motors.
If you fish live sonar, you already know the drill. You've got a transducer on a hand-turned pole up front, and every time you want to look somewhere new you're leaning over the bow to spin it by hand. The Garmin Spy pole ends that. It's a motorized pole mount that aims your LiveScope and GT360UHD transducers electrically, so you can steer the beam from your chartplotter, a gesture remote, or the included foot control while you keep casting.
Here's what makes it click. Three control modes cover how anglers actually hunt fish. SpyLock locks the beam onto a point of interest, like a brush pile, a rock mound, or a saved waypoint, and holds it there while the boat moves. SpyScan sweeps the pole back and forth on its own so you can cover water and find structure without touching a thing. And SpyLink pairs the pole to your Force or Force Pro trolling motor, so when you drop anchor lock you can drive the beam right from your Force foot pedal. Garmin's True Motion technology ties it together, keeping scans true to location as the boat drifts.
The 42-inch shaft is the size Garmin recommends for a 50-inch Force or Force Pro. It bolts straight to the motor with the included mounting plate and a quick-release, reversible bracket, so pulling it off at the ramp is a two-second job. Prefer to keep it off the motor? You can deck-mount or gunnel-mount it instead, though that route needs a few extra accessories. Shaft depth is adjustable, so you can tune how deep the transducer rides for the water you fish.
Control is where this thing shines. The included gesture remote clips to your rod, rides on your hat, or works as a handheld, and a flick of the wrist swings the pole where you're looking. The included low-profile foot control keeps both hands free for fishing. You can run up to five gesture remotes, one foot control, one heading sensor, one trolling motor, and a chartplotter network all talking to the pole at once. On a boat with more than one angler, everybody gets a remote.
On the transducer side, it carries the LVS32, LVS34, or LVS62 LiveScope transducer on the included adjustable-perspective bottom mount, which sets forward, down, and perspective angles at 0, 7.5, 15, and 22.5 degrees. Mount a GT360UHD and you get OneVu sonar with True Motion, then add LiveScope for a live 3D overlay. Note that the transducer itself isn't included with this pole, it comes with the bundle versions, so make sure you've got the right transducer on hand.
A couple of real-world notes from the water. Give the pole its own fused power run rather than sharing a circuit with your LiveScope black box, since a shared feed can brown out and reset under load. It draws about 18 watts in normal use and up to 70 watts at peak, on a wired 2-meter cable protected by an 8-amp fuse. And before you put the boat away for the cold months, hit the drive screw with a little marine grease. That keeps the motorized section from binding when temperatures drop. The above-water electronics are IPX7 rated and the pole is cleared for freshwater, brackish, and saltwater, so it'll live on a bay boat or a big-water rig just the same.
Who's this for? Serious live-sonar anglers who are tired of manually spinning a pole and want to keep their eyes on the rod. If you're running a Force or Force Pro and fishing LiveScope hard, the Spy pole is the piece that turns your bow into a proper sonar turret. It's backed by a 3-year warranty with a limited lifetime warranty on the shaft.
Key Features
- Motorized pole aims LiveScope and GT360UHD transducers with electric steering, so you never reach over the bow to spin a hand pole
- Three control modes: SpyLock point locking, SpyScan automatic sweep search, and SpyLink pairing with your Force or Force Pro foot pedal in anchor lock
- True Motion technology keeps scans true to location as the boat moves or drifts
- 42-inch shaft sized for 50-inch Force and Force Pro trolling motors, with adjustable shaft depth
- Quick-release, reversible mount bolts to Force and Force Pro with the included plate, with deck and gunnel mounting supported via accessories
- Included gesture remote and low-profile foot control let you position the pole from your rod, your hat, or hands-free
- Carries LVS32, LVS34, and LVS62 LiveScope transducers plus GT360UHD OneVu scanning, on an included adjustable-perspective bottom mount
- Adjustable perspective bottom mount sets forward, down, and perspective angles at 0, 7.5, 15, and 22.5 degrees
- Runs up to five gesture remotes, one foot control, one heading sensor, one trolling motor, and a chartplotter network at once
- IPX7 above-water components rated for freshwater, brackish, and saltwater
- Draws 18 W typical and 70 W max on a wired 2 m cable with an 8 A fuse
- Backed by a 3-year warranty with a limited lifetime warranty on the shaft
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Garmin reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | Garmin Spy Pole 42" Motorized Pole Mount |
|---|---|
| Brand | Garmin |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 010-03012-00 |
| UPC | 753759369231 |
| Weight | 9 lbs (4.1 kg) |
| Package Dimensions (L x W x H) | 46 x 12 x 8 inches |
| Shaft Length | 42 in |
| Mount Style | Quick-release, reversible |
| Electric Steering | Yes |
| Adjustable Shaft Depth | Yes |
| Water Use | Freshwater, brackish water, and saltwater |
| Water Rating (components above water) | IPX7 |
| Mounting Location | Force and Force Pro (included), Deck and Gunnel (accessories required) |
| Deck Stabilizer Rod | Yes (included) |
| Power Input | Wired 2 m (6.6 ft) cable |
| Power Usage | 18 W typical, 70 W max |
| Fuse | 8 A |
| Supported LiveScope Transducers | LVS32, LVS34, LVS62 (max of one with internal cable routing) |
| OneVu Scanning Transducer Support | Yes |
| Internal Cable Routing | Yes |
| Maximum Connections | 5 gesture remotes, 1 foot control, 1 heading sensor, 1 trolling motor, 1 chartplotter network |
| Foot Control Dimensions | 7.8" x 5.8" x 1.8" |
| Foot Control Power | 2 AA batteries (not included) |
| Gesture Remote Power | CR2032 battery (included) |
| Heading Sensor Voltage | 10 V-45 V |
| Warranty | 3-year, limited lifetime on shaft |
Frequently asked questions
What does the Garmin Spy pole actually do?
It's a motorized pole mount for your live sonar transducer. Instead of leaning over the bow and hand-spinning a pole, you aim your LiveScope or GT360UHD beam electrically from your chartplotter, a gesture remote, or the foot control. It can lock onto a spot, sweep for structure, or follow your trolling motor.
Which trolling motors does it fit?
It mounts to Garmin Force and Force Pro trolling motors using the included mounting plate. The 42-inch shaft is the size Garmin recommends for a 50-inch Force or Force Pro.
Can I mount it to my boat deck instead of the trolling motor?
Yes. Besides the Force and Force Pro mount, you can deck-mount or gunnel-mount the Spy pole. Those installs require a few additional accessories that aren't in the box, so plan for that.
Which transducers work with it?
It supports the LVS32, LVS34, and LVS62 LiveScope transducers, plus the GT360UHD for OneVu scanning sonar. The included adjustable-perspective bottom mount sets forward, down, and perspective angles at 0, 7.5, 15, and 22.5 degrees.
Does the Spy pole come with a foot control?
Yes. A low-profile foot control is included in the box, along with a gesture remote and a wireless heading sensor. The foot control runs on 2 AA batteries and keeps both hands free while you position the pole.
How do I control it?
Four ways. Your compatible Garmin chartplotter, the included gesture remote (clip it to a rod, your hat, or use it handheld), the included foot control, or your Force pedal through SpyLink when you're in anchor lock.
Is a transducer included with this pole?
No. This part number is the Spy pole itself with its mounts, remote, foot control, and heading sensor. The GT360UHD transducer and dogbone stabilizer come only with the bundle versions, so buy the transducer separately if you don't already have one.
How should I wire it for power?
Give it its own fused circuit rather than sharing with your LiveScope black box. A shared feed can sag and reset the electronics under load. The pole draws about 18 watts typical and 70 watts max on a wired 2-meter cable, protected by an 8-amp fuse.
Will it hold up in saltwater?
Yes. It's rated for freshwater, brackish, and saltwater, and the above-water components carry an IPX7 water rating. As with any saltwater electronics, a fresh-water rinse after a trip goes a long way.
Will the 42-inch length fit my boat?
The 42-inch shaft suits mid-size bay boats and larger rigs in the low-20-foot range and up. On very short skiffs the shaft can reach the casting deck when retracted, so measure your bow clearance before ordering.
Any maintenance tips to keep it running smoothly?
Before winter storage, put a light coat of marine grease on the drive screw. That keeps the motorized section from binding in cold weather. Otherwise keep the connections clean and rinse after saltwater use.
What's the warranty?
It carries a 3-year warranty with a limited lifetime warranty on the shaft. We're an authorized Garmin reseller, so any warranty claim runs through us back to Garmin.