Minn Kota Riptide PowerDrive Bow-Mount Saltwater Trolling Motor – 70 lb. Thrust, 54" Shaft, 24V, Micro Remote

70 lbs. of Saltwater Thrust on 24V — With GPS Spot-Lock in Your Pocket

The Minn Kota Riptide PowerDrive 1363585 delivers 70 lbs. of thrust on a 24V dual-battery system, purpose-built for saltwater anglers running larger bay boats, flats skiffs, or inshore fishing vessels where extra power and corrosion resistance are non-negotiable. It comes with the compact Micro Remote — a straightforward wireless controller for speed, steering, and GPS Spot-Lock — keeping things simple without sacrificing the core GPS boat control features.

Like all Riptide motors, the lower unit is grit-blasted, aluminum-coated to prevent oxidation, then finished with a powder coat layer for maximum saltwater protection. The indestructible composite shaft is guaranteed for life against breaking, kinking, or corrosion.

Key Specifications

• Thrust: 70 lbs.
• Shaft Length: 54"
• Voltage: 24V (requires two 12V batteries in series)
• Control: Micro Remote — wireless speed, steering, and GPS Spot-Lock
• Saltwater Protection: Grit-blasted lower unit, aluminum-coated, powder coat finish
• Shaft: Indestructible composite — lifetime guarantee against breaking, kinking, or corrosion
• Battery Efficiency: Digital Maximizer™ — up to 5x longer run time per charge
• Prop: Power Prop (MKP-37) — optimized for open-water performance
• Deploy: Deploy-Assist Lever for easy one-handed stow and deploy
• Push-to-Test Battery Meter built in
• One-Boat Network enabled
• Warranty: 2 years

What’s Included

• Riptide PowerDrive Motor (One-Boat Network enabled)
• Micro Remote
• Lanyard
• MKP-37 Power Prop
• Mounting hardware

Compatible Applications

• Saltwater bow-mount applications on bay boats, flats skiffs, and larger inshore fishing vessels
• Boats in the 18–22 ft. range requiring 70 lbs. of thrust on a 24V dual-battery system
• Anglers who want GPS Spot-Lock with a simple, compact remote rather than a full LCD handheld
• Step down (less thrust, 12V): Riptide PowerDrive 55 lb., 12V w/GPS Handheld Remote (1363576)
• Step down (less thrust, 12V, simpler remote): Riptide PowerDrive 55 lb., 12V w/Micro Remote (1363575)
• Step up (same thrust, GPS Handheld Remote): Riptide PowerDrive 70 lb., 24V w/GPS Handheld Remote (1363586)
• Step up (full GPS suite): Riptide Terrova 80 lb., 24V

Parts Desk Insights

The 1363585 is the right choice for saltwater anglers who need 24V power and 70 lbs. of thrust but prefer the simplicity of the Micro Remote over a full LCD handheld. The Micro Remote covers the essentials — speed, steering, and GPS Spot-Lock — without the added complexity of the advanced navigation controls on the handheld. If you want the same 70 lb. thrust with the full GPS handheld remote and LCD screen, step across to the 1363586. The 24V requirement is the most important planning consideration — you’ll need two 12V deep-cycle marine batteries wired in series. If a single-battery 12V setup is a priority, look at the 55 lb. 12V PowerDrive instead. For the full i-Pilot Link and autopilot feature set, the Riptide Terrova lineup is the next step up.