{"product_id":"minn-kota-riptide-powerdrive-bow-mount-saltwater-trolling-motor-55lb-54in-12v-micro-remote","title":"Minn Kota Riptide PowerDrive Bow-Mount Saltwater Trolling Motor – 55 lb. Thrust, 54\" Shaft, 12V, Micro Remote","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMinn Kota Riptide PowerDrive – Bow-Mount Saltwater Trolling Motor\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicro Remote\u003c\/strong\u003e – Compact handheld remote for wireless speed and steering control; keeps your hands free while fishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeploy-Assist Lever\u003c\/strong\u003e – Raises and lowers the motor with one hand for fast, easy deployment from the bow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Corrosion Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e – Lower unit housing is grit-blasted, aluminum-coated to prevent oxidation, then finished with a powder coat layer for maximum saltwater durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Maximizer™\u003c\/strong\u003e – Draws only the power you need, delivering up to 5× longer run time per battery charge compared to non-digital motors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePush-to-Test Battery Meter\u003c\/strong\u003e – Instant charge-level readout directly on the motor head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Prop (MKP-37)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Engineered for open-water performance and pushing through current or light vegetation; included in the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndestructible Composite Shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e – Guaranteed for life; flexes on impact and returns to true without bending or breaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool, Quiet Lower Unit\u003c\/strong\u003e – Runs cooler than conventional motors to extend service life and minimize noise on the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Boat Network Enabled\u003c\/strong\u003e – Compatible with Humminbird fish finders for integrated boat control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiptide PowerDrive motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro Remote with lanyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMKP-37 prop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaltwater inshore fishing — bay boats, flats boats, and coastal aluminum fishing boats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBow-mount installations on boats up to approximately 18 ft (depending on conditions and hull weight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle 12V deep-cycle marine battery systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnglers who prefer wireless Micro Remote control over a foot pedal in a saltwater environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-Boat Network setups paired with compatible Humminbird fish finders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrust:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro Remote (wireless)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bow-Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saltwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1363575\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlso Available in This Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/minn-kota-riptide-powerdrive-bow-mount-saltwater-trolling-motor-55-lb-thrust-54-shaft-12v-gps-handheld-remote\"\u003eRiptide PowerDrive 55 lb. \/ 54\" Shaft \/ 12V \/ GPS Handheld Remote\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/minn-kota-riptide-powerdrive-bow-mount-saltwater-trolling-motor-70-lb-thrust-54-shaft-24v-micro-remote\"\u003eRiptide PowerDrive 70 lb. \/ 54\" Shaft \/ 24V \/ Micro Remote\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/minn-kota-riptide-powerdrive-bow-mount-saltwater-trolling-motor-70-lb-thrust-54-shaft-24v-gps-handheld-remote\"\u003eRiptide PowerDrive 70 lb. \/ 54\" Shaft \/ 24V \/ GPS Handheld Remote\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for a freshwater version? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/minn-kota-powerdrive-bow-mount-freshwater-trolling-motor-55lb-54in-12v-foot-pedal\"\u003ePowerDrive freshwater bow-mount series\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest use case:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Micro Remote provides speed and steering control only — this model does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e include GPS, Spot-Lock, or i-Pilot navigation; for those features, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/minn-kota-riptide-powerdrive-bow-mount-saltwater-trolling-motor-55-lb-thrust-54-shaft-12v-gps-handheld-remote\"\u003eRiptide PowerDrive 55 lb. GPS Handheld Remote\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the motor head and shaft with fresh water after every saltwater use — the corrosion protection is excellent but routine rinsing extends service life significantly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-Boat Network compatibility allows pairing with Humminbird units for integrated depth and sonar data — worth mentioning to customers already running Humminbird electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor customers who need more thrust or run a heavier hull, step up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/minn-kota-riptide-powerdrive-bow-mount-saltwater-trolling-motor-70-lb-thrust-54-shaft-24v-micro-remote\"\u003eRiptide PowerDrive 70 lb. \/ 24V \/ Micro Remote\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51257010552868,"sku":"27-1363575","price":2324.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/27-1363575_1790eddc-41f3-4218-a957-08612d11054e.jpg?v=1786687151","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/minn-kota-riptide-powerdrive-bow-mount-saltwater-trolling-motor-55lb-54in-12v-micro-remote","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}