Please put up the video of how to wire the plug with the 4 wires from the Kraken. I have the same plug currently and I am trying to figure out the best way to wire the Kraken with that plug. Thank you!
Thanks for the useful video. I finished installing the Kraken on my boat yesterday evening. I look forward to using it after the wind settles a bit here. The motor appears to be well built and I look forward to using it. Having said that, it was not an enjoyable install for two reasons. The first reason is not directly related to the Kraken, but to the Garmin mounting plate. The holes for the pins securing the plate that mounts to the motor with the plate that mounts to the deck are not properly aligned on the plate that I received. I had to drill one of them out, an easy task but now the corrosion resistance of the plate set is compromised as the drilling process removed the epoxy coating in that hole set. You touched on the second issue, Garmins choice of using two red positive wires and two black negative wires in the power cord caused me to waste much time to figure out how to connect the cord to the plug that I had. To further complicate the matter, Garmin placed the the two red wires on opposite sides of the cable (when viewed in cross section). They did the same thing with the black wires. Garmin's choice to have four power wires instead of one red wire and one black wire will make it difficult for the average DIYer to wire the cord in a way that looks good and won't cause potentially bad connections. That issue alone will cause me to not recommend the Kraken to any of my friends as I think that the issue might pose a danger to DIYers that don't get good, secure connections between the cord and the plug due to Garmin's choice of power cord. Shame on Garmin for putting that power cord on a motor that costs so much.
This might be a helpful tip for someone. If you are going to install a Livescope, then you will have to remove the motor from the shaft anyway. I think it might be helpful to remove the motor while mounting the trolling motor to the boat. It would make it weigh a lot less when you are trying to hold everything up by yourself.
Yep I ran into the same shaft clearance issue but using the Minn Kota mounting plate (removable one) I had worked fine. The garmin removable plate holes would of had to been bolted to the outside lip of the gunnel (NOT DOING THAT). I had it out once and it's super responsive which will take some getting use too. Now I need to run my livescope threw it today and hope to get in the WI river this week... And YES the plug was a chore!
Have you tried the Shuttle Slide? I haven't installed my Kraken yet and it hangs too far off of the front to be able to clear the rub rail. I am thinking about getting the shuttle slide for it.
Can’t wait to see how it operates on the water keep us posted. I’ve heard few comments on it being heavy to stow and about the power button being hard to get to when it’s stowed , what do you think?
Thanks again for the video! I would love to see more videos but i know you are busy 🙂. I have the same boat so showing this info was very important to me.
I have the Kraken coming in Monday. I’ll be cutting down shaft to 36” after I test it and make sure it will work on my kayak. From watching and following Japanese anglers it can be done. I think it might void warranty but risk I’m willing to take to complete my Garmin network.
@@ryansagisi492, Did you cut it down? How difficult was it? It would seem to me that you are going to have a lot of extra length of the cables coming through the shaft.
Please put up the video of how to wire the plug with the 4 wires from the Kraken. I have the same plug currently and I am trying to figure out the best way to wire the Kraken with that plug. Thank you!
Thanks for the useful video. I finished installing the Kraken on my boat yesterday evening. I look forward to using it after the wind settles a bit here. The motor appears to be well built and I look forward to using it. Having said that, it was not an enjoyable install for two reasons. The first reason is not directly related to the Kraken, but to the Garmin mounting plate. The holes for the pins securing the plate that mounts to the motor with the plate that mounts to the deck are not properly aligned on the plate that I received. I had to drill one of them out, an easy task but now the corrosion resistance of the plate set is compromised as the drilling process removed the epoxy coating in that hole set. You touched on the second issue, Garmins choice of using two red positive wires and two black negative wires in the power cord caused me to waste much time to figure out how to connect the cord to the plug that I had. To further complicate the matter, Garmin placed the the two red wires on opposite sides of the cable (when viewed in cross section). They did the same thing with the black wires. Garmin's choice to have four power wires instead of one red wire and one black wire will make it difficult for the average DIYer to wire the cord in a way that looks good and won't cause potentially bad connections. That issue alone will cause me to not recommend the Kraken to any of my friends as I think that the issue might pose a danger to DIYers that don't get good, secure connections between the cord and the plug due to Garmin's choice of power cord. Shame on Garmin for putting that power cord on a motor that costs so much.
Just got done installing mine, got lucky that the previous holes worked out. Thanks for the video!
Can you show us how you wired the plugs?
I’ll see if I can come up with something there
This might be a helpful tip for someone. If you are going to install a Livescope, then you will have to remove the motor from the shaft anyway. I think it might be helpful to remove the motor while mounting the trolling motor to the boat. It would make it weigh a lot less when you are trying to hold everything up by yourself.
Thanks for the tip Phil! Livescope transducer install is next!
In depth on wiring would be great .
Yep I ran into the same shaft clearance issue but using the Minn Kota mounting plate (removable one) I had worked fine. The garmin removable plate holes would of had to been bolted to the outside lip of the gunnel (NOT DOING THAT). I had it out once and it's super responsive which will take some getting use too. Now I need to run my livescope threw it today and hope to get in the WI river this week... And YES the plug was a chore!
Have you tried the Shuttle Slide? I haven't installed my Kraken yet and it hangs too far off of the front to be able to clear the rub rail. I am thinking about getting the shuttle slide for it.
@@phil-1115I have not but it looks legit if you can fit it on your boat...
Pls do a video on your stowaway mount - interested to see articulation without horizontal mounting.
Can’t wait to see how it operates on the water keep us posted. I’ve heard few comments on it being heavy to stow and about the power button being hard to get to when it’s stowed , what do you think?
It’s heavier than the terrova, but other than that I don’t think either will be a issue at all
Do you know if Garmin has a 0 degree adapter for their livescope integrated bracket?
Is there anything that has to be adjusted for the motor to lay in the stowed position with prop facing port or starboard? Thanks in advance
That’s a good question but I don’t believe so.
Believe it or not I haven’t even had it on the water yet :( soon though!!
Thanks again for the video! I would love to see more videos but i know you are busy 🙂. I have the same boat so showing this info was very important to me.
Thanks Larry! What would you like to see?
Geez Max, been a minute since your last post. The notification surprised me tbh. Glad you're back
Life’s been busy! Thanks for watching !
I am also looking at replacing my Terrova with a Kraken. Question is can you cut down the shaft to around 56” looking forward to part 3
I’m sure you could, I haven’t looked into that.
But could you just use a force?
I’d be happy to discuss options with you and get you the right motor!
I have the Kraken coming in Monday. I’ll be cutting down shaft to 36” after I test it and make sure it will work on my kayak. From watching and following Japanese anglers it can be done. I think it might void warranty but risk I’m willing to take to complete my Garmin network.
@@ryansagisi492, Did you cut it down? How difficult was it? It would seem to me that you are going to have a lot of extra length of the cables coming through the shaft.
I noticed how you have your stowaway mount mounted. Does this give you any trouble?Good video very helpful
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so you only need 4 holes not all 6 to be attached to the bow?
Yes the majority of motors are only attached with 4 bolts.
If you can get 6 that’s great but not mandatory