Overview

The Garmin 010-12832-40 is a 60A circuit breaker for the trolling motor power circuit when installing a Force or Force Kraken trolling motor. It sits in-line on the main feed so an overload or short can trip the circuit before heat builds in the cable run or at the connections.

On a boat, this is the kind of protection that belongs close to the trolling motor battery bank, where it can protect the full length of the power leads running up to the motor. If the circuit ever trips, it also gives you a clear starting point for troubleshooting the wiring, connectors, and battery setup before putting the motor back under load.

Key features

• 60A circuit breaker sized for Garmin Force and Force Kraken trolling motor installations.
• Placed in the main trolling motor power feed to interrupt the circuit during an overcurrent event.
• Useful as a dedicated protection point for a high-current trolling motor circuit, rather than relying on smaller accessory protection.
• UPC: 753759246495.

Installation and setup

Install the breaker in-line on the positive feed for the trolling motor power circuit, as close to the trolling motor battery bank as practical. Use cable that is sized for the motor’s current draw, support the run so it cannot chafe with vibration, and keep it clear of sharp edges, hinges, and the trolling motor mount’s moving parts.

After installation, put the motor under load at the dock and feel the breaker and cable lugs for unusual warmth. Heat at the terminals is usually a connection or cable-sizing issue, not a normal operating condition.

Compatibility and fit

This breaker is intended for Garmin Force and Force Kraken trolling motors. For other high-draw equipment on board, match the breaker type and rating to the specific device requirements and the cable size used in that circuit.

Use cases on board

This is a good match for anglers rigging a new Force setup, replacing a breaker during a rewire, or standardizing protection when you move batteries or reconfigure the trolling motor wiring. It also makes sense on boats that see frequent trailering or deck work where the trolling motor power circuit is often handled during rigging.

Maintenance and troubleshooting

If the breaker trips repeatedly, treat it as a sign to inspect the full circuit before resetting and running again. Look for pinched or chafed power leads at the mount, corrosion at lugs and connectors, and battery issues that cause excessive current draw under load.