GARMIN’S EXPANSION

collection and, of course, there is the option of buying directly from the dealer too.”

“It is all about being as flexible as possible and offering as much choice as we can, allowing our customers to purchase in a way, and at a time, that is convenient to them. Additionally, even if the customer buys online they will still benefit from the support of their local dealer who will be assigned to them.”

The new home delivery option is available now for a small charge, with an estimated delivery time of four to 10 working days. Prior to delivery, the customer will be contacted via email to choose a suitable slot.

Power Shorts

 Torqeedo has announced the creation of two dedicated business units, Customized Solutions and Branded Retail, which it says will facilitate a focused approach to the company’s recreational and professional customers. The company also tells us its new Deep Blue Battery 80 doubles the range and runtime for its Deep Blue series of electric drives.

 MAN Engines has shared its goal to transform its portfolio so that it offers customers solutions in agricultural and construction technology, for watercraft and in power generation that do not release CO2 locally. This includes a hydrogen combustion engine which could be used in the maritime sector.

 Sialia has launched its latest range of fully electric yachts, the Sialia 59. The Sialia 59 range officially debuted at the Palma International Boat Show earlier this year and is now ready to order.

 Equipmake has supplied an advanced e-drivetrain system for an electric flying boat, the new SpiritBARTech35EF (see page 6). The project is the first time Equipmake’s electrification products and expertise have been applied to the rapidly growing electric marine market, which is estimated to be worth $16.6 billion by 2030.

Garmin has expanded its trolling motor series to a wider range of boats. The Force® Kraken is “the most powerful trolling motor the recreational fishing market has ever seen”. Coupled with Garmin’s anchor lock technology, Kraken is designed with longer shaft lengths and a pivot-style mount for easy installation on boats where bow space is limited.

Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales, said: “We are excited to build on the success of our Force trolling motor and bring new mounting options and features to even more anglers in both the saltwater and inland markets.” Being whisper quiet above and below the water the trolling motor is less likely to spook the fish. Wireless integration with Garmin chartplotters allows anglers to create routes, patterns and tracks for the trolling motor to follow while they fish, and a new illuminated arrow on the trolling motor head allow anglers to confirm the boat’s heading at a glance.

Expected to be available in October, Kraken will be offered in white in 63-, 75- and 90in shaft lengths, or black in 63- and 75in lengths. Both black Kraken models are sold with a GT56UHD transducer. Suggested retail prices range from £3,879.99 to £4,899.99.