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

Maximum PowerDrive Performance — 70 lbs., 24V, Full GPS Handheld Remote

The Minn Kota Riptide PowerDrive 1363586 is the top configuration in the PowerDrive saltwater lineup: 70 lbs. of thrust on a 24V dual-battery system, paired with the full-featured GPS Advanced Handheld Remote. The LCD-screen remote gives you Spot-Lock, speed control, and steering from anywhere on the boat — no foot pedal required, no compromise on GPS functionality.

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. This is the motor for saltwater anglers who want the most capable PowerDrive available — full GPS control, maximum thrust, 24V power.

Key Specifications

• Thrust: 70 lbs.
• Shaft Length: 54"
• Voltage: 24V (requires two 12V batteries in series)
• Control: GPS Advanced Handheld Remote with LCD screen (Spot-Lock, speed, steering)
• 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)
• GPS Advanced Handheld Remote with LCD screen
• 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 maximum GPS control — Spot-Lock, speed, and steering — via a full LCD handheld remote
• Same thrust, simpler remote: Riptide PowerDrive 70 lb., 24V w/Micro Remote (1363585)
• Step down (12V, GPS Handheld): Riptide PowerDrive 55 lb., 12V w/GPS Handheld Remote (1363576)
• Step up (full autopilot suite): Riptide Terrova 80 lb., 24V

Parts Desk Insights

The 1363586 is the definitive choice for saltwater anglers who want the most capable PowerDrive configuration — 70 lbs. of 24V thrust with the full GPS handheld remote and LCD screen. The key decision between this model and the 1363585 Micro Remote version comes down to the remote: the handheld here gives you a full LCD display with GPS navigation controls, while the micro remote is a compact speed-and-steer unit. Both deliver identical thrust and motor performance. The 24V requirement means two 12V deep-cycle marine batteries wired in series — plan your battery setup before purchasing. If you want the full i-Pilot Link autopilot and advanced navigation features beyond Spot-Lock, the Riptide Terrova is the next step up.