Some kayak stern layouts need an adapter plate to properly position the Garmin Force Current mount. The One Objective Garmin Force Current Stern Mounting Plate provides a purpose-built mounting interface for Force Current installations where a compatible stern plate is required.
Before rigging the Force Current, the stern mounting location needs to provide the correct surface and enough clearance between the propeller and hull. On a compatible kayak that requires an adapter plate, this One Objective plate provides the interface for positioning the Force Current mount at the stern rather than modifying the motor mount itself or relying on an improvised plate.
Use the One Objective plate when your compatible Force Current installation calls for a dedicated stern adapter.
This stern mounting plate is specifically listed by One Objective for the Garmin Force Current motor.
No. Garmin allows direct mounting on kayaks with compatible Power-Pole Micro-pattern threaded stern holes when the mounting location meets its installation requirements. One Objective states that its stern mounting plate is required for most installations.
Yes, in supported configurations. Garmin specifies that compatible threaded stern holes less than 29 mm (1 1/8 in.) from the stern edge can accept the mount directly, while holes between 29 mm and 100 mm (3 15/16 in.) require Garmin's 20 mm spacer.
Garmin states that an adapter plate may be used when the kayak's integrated mounting holes cannot position the Force Current mount close enough to the stern. The complete installation still needs a suitable mounting surface and adequate propeller-to-hull clearance.
No universal kayak compatibility is stated for this plate. Verify your specific kayak and Force Current mounting configuration before purchase, since stern shape, mounting-hole location, reinforcement, and propeller clearance can affect the installation.