Riptide salt Water Electric Out Board Motor

Minn Kota Riptide outboard motor handle
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Minn Kota Riptide

Salt Water Electric Outboard Motor

The Minn Kota Riptide range is engineered to handle the toughest of saltwater environments, and naturally is great for fresh water use as well.

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Minn Kota Riptide


Minn Kota's Riptide range of transom mount electric outboard motors is deigned for saltwater use (can still be used for fresh water use). These motors feature advanced corrosion protection using premium grade alloys that are impervious to rust unlike the fresh water motors which are not recommended for salt water use. 


Riptide transom mount motors are available with thrust levels ranging from 40 - 101lbs with 36", 42" and 52" shaft lengths. Minn Kota's inovative Maximiser Technology is standard with the 55, 80 & 101 models providing up to five times longer on a single battery charge maximising your time on the water.


These Riptide Outboard Motors are great for fishing trips, canoes or as an auxiliary for tenders in saltwater.


Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions


Not sure on which motor is right for you, not sure what Amp draw is or how to convert Thrust into Horsepower. All your questions answered here.

Features

 

Composite Shaft on the Riptide

Composite Shaft

The standard of the industry since 1991! Pound for pound, our ultra high-yield composite material has been tested to be three times the strength of steel. Virtually indestructible, it flexes on impact and then returns to its original position. Unlike steel, will not kink, break, rust or corrode, guaranteed for life!

Cool and Quiet Power from the Endura Motor

Cool, Quiet Power

Nothing runs cooler or more quietly than Minn Kota®. Extra large windings and commutators are used to dissipate heat, resulting in cooler operation, extended battery power and longer motor life. A unique bearing system produces low rpms/high torque to cut down on fish-spooking noise – so quiet they’ll never hear you coming.

Leaver Lock Bracket

Digital Maximizer Technology

Conventional speed coil technology delivers a constant flow of power to the motor, regardless of the speed setting - resulting in wasted energy.

Minn Kota's innovative Maximiser technology delivers the precise amount of power needed at any setting, along with variable speed control. Advanced microprocessing optimizes draw to extend battery life and reduce damaging heat. Get up to five trimes longer run time on a single charge.

Standard feature with Riptide 55, 80 & 101

Advanced Corrosion Protection

Advanced Corrosion Protection

Riptide® control boards (left) are fully encapsulated in marine-grade urethane (right) to protect the electronic circuitry. All electrical connections are sealed with liquid-tight heat shrink tubing to form an impregnable barrier against the destructive effects of saltwater.

Riptide Outboard motors feature premium-grade marine alloys, including aluminum upper arms that are virtually impervious to oxidative corrosion (rust). Metals undergo a rigid multi-step cleaning process before being anodized or coated with a special zinc dichromate armor plating. All components are then finished with a 5-mil TGIC polyester, powder coat paint.

Tilt and Twist Tiller

Tilt Twist Tiller

The natural grip gives you the ultimate in hands-on control for speed and steering. Multi-position handle.

Weedless Wedge

Weedless Wedge

The only 100% fully weedless prop, Patented design pushes weeds away to conserve battery power. Easily moves through heavy vegetation or cover, even at slow speeds

Weedless Wedge 2

Weedless Wedge 2

The latest Weedless Wedge prop, even better than the original Weedless Wedge. Delivers improved efficiency through the heaviest vegetation. 


Dimensions

 

Model
Thrust
Shaft Lengths
Max Amp Draw
Volts
Max Boat Length
Riptide 45
45
36"
42
12
17'
Riptide 50
55
42"
50
12
21'
Riptide 55
55
36", 42"
50
12
21'
Riptide 80
80
42"
56
24
25'

Accessories that you may need


Electric outboard Motor Accessories and Spares

Electric Outboard Accessories

We offer a wide range of accessories for your Minn Kota Electric outbaord Motors such as batteries and charges to spare parts and extras.

 

Delivery

Nationwide delivery available for the Minn Kota Riptide. Delivery price will be shown in the shopping basket prior to checkout. For full details on delivery please see: Delivery Information


Click & Collect - Stores Nationwide

Nationwide Click & Collect available for the Minn Kota Riptide. Collection for orders placed online can be made from any of our Canoe Shops UK Stores. For full details on our Click & Collect service, please see: Nationwide Click & Collect

If you need any further help or advice about the Minn Kota Riptide please get in touch by email, phone or visit our shop