Minn Kota Riptide Transom Saltwater Motors

Riptide transom mount motors are the most affordable option in Minn Kota's line of well-built and reliable saltwater motors.  45, 50, 55, 80 and 101 lbs thrust options are available, making Riptide Transom a great choice for nearly all boat sizes, both small and large.  36, 42 and 52 inch shaft options are available, as well as both fixed and variable speed motors. 

The telescoping handle tilts up to 45 degrees and extends up to 6", providing additional reach and sterring convenience.  Riptide Transom stows easily with one hand, and without messing with dials or levers.  Just lift up on the motor and pull forward to securely store it.   Most models include a weedless prop, making it easy to navigate and fish in vegetation filled waters. 

Designed to stand up to the corrosive effects of saltwater,  the motor is buit using a premium marine alloy which is finished with a corrosion-resistant zinc plating.  Aditionally, all motor electronics are sealed water-tight to prevent damage from moisture or salt. 

Minn Kota's flexible composite shaft is guaranteed never to break and carries a lifetime warranty.  The rest of the motor is backed by a two year warranty, and Minn Kota's nationwide network of authorized service centers.   

The VariMax line from MotorGuide is an alternative to Riptide Transom and features variable speed saltwater motors at very competitive pricing.  However, the VariMax line has a one year warranty and stainless steel  shaft vs. the two year warranty and composite shaft found with Riptide Transom. 

Riptide transom offers reliable Minn Kota performance at a more affordable price than similar saltwater bow mount models. 

For more information on this and other trolling motors, please visit us online TrollingMotors.net or call 800-472-3509.

Minn Kota Riptide SF Trolling Motors

Minn Kota Riptide SF is a saltwater bow mount trolling motor designed for large fishing boats.  It's heavy-duty industrial construction make it perfect for fishermen wanting a , rock-solid, reliable motor.  80 and 101 lbs versions of the motor are available with shaft lengths of 52 and 62 inches.

The motor is built around a beefy, anodized aluminum mono-arm.  The arm operates with no metal-to-metal contact and a single hinge point to achieve less wear and longer life. 

The detachable, coil-based Bowguard system allows the shaft to break-away on impact and then return to it's original position, offering protection to both both boat and motor.

Heavy-duty construction isn't light, which is why lift-assist is such a welcome feature.  The nitrogen gas charged spring assembly cuts the effective stow and deploy weight in half. 

A telescoping handle extends up to 6" and pivots vertically 45 degrees for steering comfort and convenience.  A weedless prop makes it possible to navigate and fish through vegetation filled waters. 

Designed to stand up to the corrosive effects of saltwater,  the motor is built using a premium marine alloy which is finished with a corrosion-resistant zinc plating.  Additionally, all motor electronics are sealed water-tight to prevent damage from moisture or salt. 

Minn Kota's flexible composite shaft is guaranteed never to break and carries a lifetime warranty.  The rest of the motor is backed by a two year warranty, and Minn Kota's nationwide network of authorized service centers.   

If you need a heavy-duty and powerful trolling motors for your saltwater boat, Riptide SF is an excellent choice.  

 

Minn Kota Riptide

 

Minn Kota line's of Riptide saltwater trolling motors are designed to perform in hash, demanding salt water environments. The Riptide series includes six individual models,  making it easy to find a motor perfectly suited to your particular boat and fishing style.

Riptide Transom is the most affordbable Riptide motor, and the only Riptide transom motor available.  It's ideally suited for fishermen needing an affordable saltwater trolling motor, or who want a transom mount over a bow mount motor.  Numerous thrust options between 45 and 101 lbs are available, with the largest capable of moving boats weighing up to 5,000 lbs.  

Riptide SE is the entry-level bow mount model.  It offers no-frills reliable saltwater operation at a resonable price.  Available in 55 and 70 lbs models, Riptide SE is well suited for medium sized boats up to 3,500 lbs and up to 22' long.   

Riptide SM is a step-up from the SE series.  It offers the unique coil-based BowGuard, which protects shaft and motor, as well as offering more power than Riptide SE.  With up to 101lbs of available thurst, Riptide SM can power large boats as long as 25' weighing up to 5,000 lbs.  

The SP series introduces a number of technology-rich features to the Riptide line.  All SP motors are controlled with an included CoPilot wireless remote and are compatible with AutoPilot and GPS i-Pilot technology, offering automatic boat control.  With available thrust options of 55 or 70 lbs, Riptide SP is best suited for medium sized boats weighing up to 3,500 and up to 22' long.  

Riptide ST combines the high-tech features of SP with the powerful thrust options available on Transom and SM motors.  The motor comes with the wirless CoPilot remote, is compatible with AP and i-Pilot technologies, and can also be used with an optional foot pedal. Riptide ST combines the high-tech features of SP with the powerful thrust options available on Transom and SM motors.  The motor comes with the wirless CoPilot remote, is compatible with AP and i-Pilot technologies, and can also be used with an optional foot pedal.

The final motor is the seris - Riptide SF - is also the toughest.  SF models are built to hold up to any measure of abuse - and are the trolling motor equivilant of a tank. If a no-nonsense, well built motor is what you need, Riptide SF is the ideal choice.  Riptide SF models come with either 80 or 101 lbs of thrust, with the 101 lbs model able to move large boats weighing up to 5,000 lbs and as long as 25 feet.