Looks like Garmin has some issues. See attachment.
Looks like Garmin has some issues. See attachment.
I have two issues with this.
1. Why didn't they use a metal bushing? A plastic bushing is asking for trouble.
2. Who is going to strap their motor down every time they make a run? That's a bit ridiculous. And if it IS required then they should be redesigning their latching system so it's not needed. Or supply something that quick to use and of higher quality than the velcro strap that's going to wear out in a year.
I dunno if you read it. But they’re sending an update for the latch system. Second. If you spent that kind of money and knew it was a maybe possibility that it might in the right conditions deploy (Minnkotas do too) why wouldn’t you strap it for the 25 seconds it takes?
Risen From The Ashes!!
My motorguide w/ gator mount has never even thought about deploying when under power. And I've had my boat airborn in some rough water.
That's a serious design flaw.
Does the motorguide have lift assist? I’ve seen terrova’s, maxxums, fortrex, ultrex, power drives all self deploy for one reason or another. And I can guarantee if I got airborne with my force it wouldn’t deploy either, why? Cause I take the 30 seconds max to strap it.
It is still recommended that the safety strap is always used, but yes, the latch kit does prevent the latching mechanism from bouncing out of the stowed position in rough water.
Garmin Pro Team
I have had the force for a couple of weeks. It doesnet do it alot, but from time to time the spot lock will turn off. I will be sitting on a ledge retieing, stand up to make a cast and be 300 ft down river. I have made sure I have not touched the pedal, and it will do it using the pedal or the remote. Anyone else seen this/ have a solution?