Electric motor honored at DAME Award
Electric motors dominated the propulsion category of the DAME Award, the innovation prize of the METS Trade. However, the jury did not want to choose between the products presented by two heavyweights of the nautical industry: Garmin and Navico. Their Ghost and Force electric motors were awarded a DAME Award ex-aequo. If they provide the same main functions of propulsion and dynamic positioning for freshwater fishermen, they have some differences.
Garmin Force: A connected electric motor
Garmin's Force electric motor, brushless technology, is available in 24V or 36V DC, with a maximum thrust of 100 pounds. All of the equipment and accessories (pedal, depth finder, etc.) communicate wirelessly with the motor, which is connected only to the power supply. The remote control, very neat, makes the use of the Garmin Force quite simple. A detailed presentation is available on Fishing.news .
Lowrance Ghost: Rugged and powerful engine
The Lowrance Ghost electric motor, also brushless, 24V or 36V, has a maximum thrust of 120 pounds. It has a more solid appearance and a sturdy baseplate. Its adjustable foot pedal controls the motor via an electronic wire connection. It's compatible with Navico brand products, whose electronics are widely used in freshwater fishing, and can be connected to Lowrance displays via NMEA 2000. A detailed presentation is available on Fishing.news .
