Garmin Force® Kraken Quick Release Plate System – Black

The Garmin Quick Release Plate System allows a Force Kraken trolling motor to be installed or removed from the bow quickly and securely.

It is ideal for boat owners who need to remove the trolling motor for transport, storage, servicing or security. The low-profile deck plate remains fitted to the boat when the motor is removed.

Key Features

• Designed specifically for Garmin Force Kraken trolling motors
• Enables quick installation and removal of the complete trolling motor
• Secure locking-handle design
• Low-profile deck plate remains on the boat
• Strong aluminium and stainless-steel construction
• Marine-grade black finish
• Supplied with mounting hardware
• Can be secured with a padlock
• Suitable for storage, transport and theft-deterrence applications
• Genuine Garmin accessory

Compatibility

Compatible with Garmin Force Kraken trolling motors, including applicable:

• 63-inch shaft models
• 75-inch shaft models
• 90-inch shaft models
• Black Force Kraken trolling motors

This bracket is designed specifically for the Force Kraken range. It is not the correct quick-release system for the original Garmin Force scissor-style trolling motor.

How It Works

The system consists of a fixed deck plate and a matching bracket attached to the trolling motor.

To install the motor:

1. Position the motor over the fixed deck plate.
2. Lower the motor bracket onto the plate.
3. Insert the locking handle.
4. Secure the handle using the supplied retaining clip or a suitable padlock.

To remove the motor, disconnect the power, remove the retaining clip or padlock, withdraw the handle and lift the motor away from the deck plate.

Security

The locking handle can be secured with an outdoor-grade padlock featuring a shackle no larger than approximately 6.35 mm / ¼ inch.

A padlock is not included.

Installation Requirements

The quick-release plate must be mounted on a structurally sound section of the bow. The plate’s U-shaped section must overhang the gunwale or edge of the deck to provide the required clearance.

Before installation:

• Confirm that the deck can support the motor’s weight and operating forces.
• Use a backing plate or reinforce the deck where necessary.
• Ensure access is available beneath the deck for washers and nuts.
• Check that the motor can move freely between its stowed and deployed positions.
• Ensure the locking handle remains accessible.
• Confirm that no cables, tanks or structural components are beneath the drilling area.

A 9 mm / 11/32-inch drill bit is required for the specified mounting holes. Garmin recommends completing assembly using hand tools and observing the torque values in the installation instructions.

What’s Included

• Quick-release deck plate
• Force Kraken motor-side mounting bracket
• Removable locking handle
• Retaining R-clip
• Deck-mounting bolts, washers and nuts
• Motor-mounting bolts, washers and locking nuts
• Mounting template
• Installation instructions

If the supplied deck bolts are not long enough for the mounting surface, suitable stainless-steel 5/16-18 or M8 × 1.25 countersunk bolts must be obtained separately.

Product Specifications