Brand Face-Off: Minn Kota, Garmin, Lowrance & Power-Pole · Japan · all prices

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1. Minn Kota Ultrex QUEST 36V 45" Japan — ¥640,000
   The ultimate tournament motor on Lake Biwa; brushless efficiency and unmatched spot lock precision.
2. Garmin Force 36V 50" Japan Spec — ¥560,000
   Wireless foot pedal and gesture remote favored by Japanese top professional competitors.
3. Power-Pole MOVE ZR 36V 45" Black Japan — ¥820,000
   Titanium shaft and whisper-quiet brushless steering; premier luxury motor in Japanese tournaments.
4. Lowrance Ghost 36V 47" Japan Spec — ¥550,000
   Direct integration with ActiveTarget 2; zero electrical interference on Lake Biwa weed flats.
5. Garmin Force Kraken 36V 63" JP — ¥580,000
   High-thrust pivot mount motor for rough water bass fishing and coastal game on Japanese waters.
6. MotorGuide Tour Pro 36V 109lb Japan — ¥480,000
   Traditional metal foot pedal feel with high precision Pinpoint GPS spot lock.
7. Minn Kota Terrova QUEST 36V 60" JP — ¥610,000
   Auto Stow/Deploy brushless motor for Lake Biwa offshore humps and drop-offs.
8. Haibo P68 36V Brushless GPS Japan — ¥220,000
   Full 36V brushless tournament power with smart GPS at an astonishingly competitive price.
9. Torqeedo Cruise 3.0 FP 36V Japan — ¥680,000
   Quiet emission-free pod drive compliant with strict Japanese inland lake eco-regulations.
10. Rhodan Marine HD GPS 36V 60" JP — ¥520,000
    Extreme station keeping precision in violent tidal currents and exposed offshore reefs.