Minn Kota Riptide PowerDrive Bow-Mount Saltwater Trolling Motor – 55 lb. Thrust, 54" Shaft, 12V, Micro Remote

Minn Kota Riptide PowerDrive – Bow-Mount Saltwater Trolling Motor

The Riptide PowerDrive brings the proven PowerDrive platform to saltwater anglers who need a bow-mount motor built to survive the corrosive marine environment. With 55 lbs. of thrust, a compact Micro Remote for wireless speed and steering control, and Minn Kota’s advanced corrosion protection throughout, it’s a dependable all-day performer for inshore fishing, bay boats, and coastal flats work. The composite shaft is guaranteed for life — salt or no salt.

Key Features

• Micro Remote – Compact handheld remote for wireless speed and steering control; keeps your hands free while fishing
• Deploy-Assist Lever – Raises and lowers the motor with one hand for fast, easy deployment from the bow
• Advanced Corrosion Protection – Lower unit housing is grit-blasted, aluminum-coated to prevent oxidation, then finished with a powder coat layer for maximum saltwater durability
• Digital Maximizer™ – Draws only the power you need, delivering up to 5× longer run time per battery charge compared to non-digital motors
• Push-to-Test Battery Meter – Instant charge-level readout directly on the motor head
• Power Prop (MKP-37) – Engineered for open-water performance and pushing through current or light vegetation; included in the box
• Indestructible Composite Shaft – Guaranteed for life; flexes on impact and returns to true without bending or breaking
• Cool, Quiet Lower Unit – Runs cooler than conventional motors to extend service life and minimize noise on the water
• One-Boat Network Enabled – Compatible with Humminbird fish finders for integrated boat control

What’s in the Box

• Riptide PowerDrive motor
• Micro Remote with lanyard
• MKP-37 prop
• Mounting hardware

Compatible Applications

• Saltwater inshore fishing — bay boats, flats boats, and coastal aluminum fishing boats
• Bow-mount installations on boats up to approximately 18 ft (depending on conditions and hull weight)
• Single 12V deep-cycle marine battery systems
• Anglers who prefer wireless Micro Remote control over a foot pedal in a saltwater environment
• One-Boat Network setups paired with compatible Humminbird fish finders

Specifications

• Thrust: 55 lbs.
• Shaft Length: 54"
• Voltage: 12V
• Control: Micro Remote (wireless)
• Mount: Bow-Mount
• Environment: Saltwater
• Part Number: 1363575

Also Available in This Series

• Riptide PowerDrive 55 lb. / 54" Shaft / 12V / GPS Handheld Remote
• Riptide PowerDrive 70 lb. / 54" Shaft / 24V / Micro Remote
• Riptide PowerDrive 70 lb. / 54" Shaft / 24V / GPS Handheld Remote

Looking for a freshwater version? See the PowerDrive freshwater bow-mount series.

Parts Desk Insights

Best use case: This is the entry point for saltwater anglers who want the reliability of the PowerDrive platform with wireless Micro Remote control — ideal for inshore bay and flats fishing where a foot pedal is impractical and GPS anchor-lock isn’t a priority. The 55 lb. / 12V setup keeps the electrical system simple with a single battery, and the Riptide corrosion protection makes it a solid long-term investment in a saltwater environment.

• The Micro Remote provides speed and steering control only — this model does not include GPS, Spot-Lock, or i-Pilot navigation; for those features, see the Riptide PowerDrive 55 lb. GPS Handheld Remote
• Rinse the motor head and shaft with fresh water after every saltwater use — the corrosion protection is excellent but routine rinsing extends service life significantly
• One-Boat Network compatibility allows pairing with Humminbird units for integrated depth and sonar data — worth mentioning to customers already running Humminbird electronics
• For customers who need more thrust or run a heavier hull, step up to the Riptide PowerDrive 70 lb. / 24V / Micro Remote