New for 2024: Riptide PowerDrive Saltwater Trolling Motor 54" - 55lb - 12V

Riptide PowerDrive has been counted on for years by saltwater anglers who want reliable performance with smart boat control features. And with a tough, sleek mount and an arsenal of reliable innovations, it's not tough to see why. Nobody outworks a Riptide. Choose from either a straight-forward and intuitive micro remote or the ultra-readable LCD screen of our full-functioned advanced GPS navigation remote and hit the water with the confidence you can only get from products that bear the Minn Kota name.

Deploy-Assist Lever: Get in and out of the water easily. Just depress the lever to deploy your trolling motor and when it's time to move, it stows easily and securely.

Advanced GPS Trolling System: The most-trusted navigation system in fishing. PowerDrive uses GPS to control your trolling motor with unrivaled features that keep you on the fish. Set Spot-Locks, control speed and steering, and more. Minn Kota makes boat positioning and control automatic, and you can take command from the easy to read LCD screen of Powerdrive's wireless remote.

Push-to-Test Battery Meter: Press a button to get an instant “stage of charge” reading.

Advanced Corrosion Protection: Riptide motor lower unit housings are grit-blasted, then coated in aluminum to prevent oxidization and rust. Then, a final layer of powder coat paint provides the ultimate protection.

Digital Maximizer: Provides up to 5 times longer run time on a single battery charge. These variable speed trolling motors let you dial in your exact speed, and they deliver only as much power as you need, helping to conserve your battery for a full day of fishing.

Power Prop: Delivers extra power to push through any fishing scenario and excels in open water.

Indestructible Composite Shaft - Guaranteed for Life: At the core of your Minn Kota trolling motor is an indestructable composite shaft. It’s a Minn Kota exclusive, and we guarantee it for life.

Cool, Quiet Power: Every Minn Kota lower unit runs cool to extend trolling motor life, and stays quiet.

This product comes with:

• Wireless Remote
• Lanyard
• Mounting Hardware

Optional Accessories (not included):

• Quick Release Bracket
• Electric Steer Stabiliser Kit V2
• Foot Pedal T/S Powerdrive
• Micro Remote Bluetooth
• Replacement Advanced GPS Wireless Remote

Choosing the Correct Trolling Motor Shaft Length

Choosing the correct shaft length is important. If it's too short the prop won't be sufficiently submerged. We recommend submerging the centre of the motor section as least 30cm and at least 45cm if fishing in rough water. Also it is recommended that the propeller is submerged at least 30cm below the water line to avoid churning or agitation of the water surface.

The optimal operating mode is with the motor trimmed all the way down.