When you're on the water, the last thing you want to worry about is your trolling motor. You need to trust it to handle any condition and deliver you to that next trophy fish. Our new Riptide SP does just that. Saltwater-engineered design and proven Minn Kota technology puts more power and greater control at your fingertips, and makes worrying about you motor a distant memory.
Riptide SP
Get optimized saltwater performance with Riptide SP's re-engineered electric steer control, new deploy-assist lever, and a host of features that set the standards for power and control. With 70 or 55 lb of thrust and 48" or 54" shaft lengths, there's an SP that's built for you.
New! Deploy-Assist Lever
Riptide SP's new deploy-assist lever puts you in motion and in pursuit of fish quickly and easily. Simply depress the lever to deploy the motor and you're ready to go. When it's time to move, it stows easily and securely- ready for action again as soon as you are.
Ready.Set.Fish
Optional AutoPilot gives you unparalleled navigational control. Point the motor in the direction you want to travel, activate the AutoPilot button and you're set. The patented compass in AutoPilot keeps your boat traveling on course, even through heavy wind or chop.
Go Remote With Standard CoPilot
Give yourself the freedom to operate from anywhere on the boat with the CoPilot remote control, now standard on Riptide SP. It's total control in the palm of your hand.
Shaft Length Selection Guide
Measure down from the mounting surface of the bow to the water level*. Use this measurement and the table below to find the appropriate shaft length.
Bow to Waterline
Recommended Shaft Length
0" to 10"
36"
16" to 22"
42" to 45"
22" to 28"
48 to 52"
28" to 34""
54" to 62"
*Add 5" to waterline measurement for fishing in rough water. Optimal operating mode is with engine trimmed all the way down.
Minn Kota Riptide SP RT55/SP/CP - 55 lb Thrust, 48" Shaft
Part # 1363550
PART #
SHAFT LENGTH
VOLTS
SPEEDS (FWD/REV)
MAX THRUST
STEERING STYLE
STEERING CONTROL
MOUNT LOCATION
MOUNT
TRANS- DUCER
Auto Pilot
2253218
48"
12
Variable
55
Electric
Copilot
Bow
Power Drive
No
No
Minn Kota Riptide SP RT55/SP/CP/AP - 55 lb Thrust , 48" Shaft
Part # 1363570
PART #
SHAFT LENGTH
VOLTS
SPEEDS (FWD/REV)
MAX THRUST
STEERING STYLE
STEERING CONTROL
MOUNT LOCATION
MOUNT
TRANS- DUCER
Auto Pilot
2253219
48"
12
Variable
55
Electric
Copilot
Bow
Power Drive
No
Yes
Minn Kota Riptide SP RT70/SP/CP - 70 lb Thrust, 54" Shaft
Part # 1363560
PART #
SHAFT LENGTH
VOLTS
SPEEDS (FWD/REV)
MAX THRUST
STEERING STYLE
STEERING CONTROL
MOUNT LOCATION
MOUNT
TRANS- DUCER
Auto Pilot
2253220
54"
24
Variable
70
Electric
Copilot
Bow
Power Drive
No
No
Minn Kota Riptide SP RT70/SP/CP/AP - 70 lb Thrust, 54" Shaft
Part # 1363580
PART #
SHAFT LENGTH
VOLTS
SPEEDS (FWD/REV)
MAX THRUST
STEERING STYLE
STEERING CONTROL
MOUNT LOCATION
MOUNT
TRANS- DUCER
Auto Pilot
2253221
54"
24
Variable
70
Electric
Copilot
Bow
Power Drive
No
Yes
Minn Kota Riptide SP - 80 lb Thrust, 54" Shaft, i-Pilot, 24V, CoPilot, AutoPilot
Part # 1363590P Get optimized saltwater performance with Riptide SP's reengineered electric steer control, new deploy-assist lever, and a host of features that set the standards for power and control plus Minn Kota's new i-Pilot GPS technology. 80 lbs of thrust and a 54" shaft length. The easy-to-use handle and special fallaway ramps on the new stow/deploy mechanism let you effortlessly move your motor in and out of the water. AutoPilot gives you unparalleled navigational control. Point the motor in the direction you want to travel, activate the AutoPilot button and you're set. The patented compass in AutoPilot keeps your boat traveling on course, even through heavy wind or chop. Give yourself the freedom to operate from anywhere on the boat with the CoPilot remote control, now standard on Riptide SP. It's total control in the palm of your hand. Foot pedal is optional, not included. i-Pilot's GPS technology provides unprecedented boat control and flexibility. i-Pilot features include: Record a Track, Spot Lock, Cruise Control, Advanced AutoPilot, CoPilot. i-Pilot system components include control box cover and remote. Easy installation: simply replace the existing motor cover with the i-Pilot cover (i-Pilot is not pre-installed on this motor). Digital Maximizerâ„¢ for up to five times longer run time on a single charge. Cool, quiet power. Weedless Wedge 2 prop. Features Minn Kota's two-year warranty.
Minn Kota Riptide SP - 80 lb Thrust, 54" Shaft, 24V, CoPilot, AutoPilot
Part # 1363590 Get optimized saltwater performance with Riptide SP's reengineered electric steer control, new deploy-assist lever, and a host of features that set the standards for power and control. With 70 or 55 lbs of thrust and 48" or 54" shaft lengths, there's an SP that's built for you. The easy-to-use handle and special fallaway ramps on the new stow/deploy mechanism let you effortlessly move your motor in and out of the water. Optional AutoPilot gives you unparalleled navigational control. Point the motor in the direction you want to travel, activate the AutoPilot button and you're set. The patented compass in AutoPilot keeps your boat traveling on course, even through heavy wind or chop. Give yourself the freedom to operate from anywhere on the boat with the CoPilot remote control, now standard on Riptide SP. It's total control in the palm of your hand. Foot pedal is optional, not included. Digital Maximizer for up to five times longer run time on a single charge. Cool, quiet power. Weedless Wedge 2 prop. Features Minn Kota's two-year warranty.
Minn Kota Riptide SP - 55 lb Thrust, 48" Shaft, 12V, i-Pilot - Wireless
Part # 1363553 CoPilot wireless control comes standard. Advanced corrosion protection. Riptide SP is saltwater-engineered and designed to keep you in position, on course and focused on what counts: reeling in more fish. Riptide SP's deploy-assist lever puts you in motion and in pursuit of fish quickly and easily. When you depress the lever, the motor deploys and you're ready to go. When it's time to move, it stows easily and securely - ready for action whenever you are. Point the motor in the direction you want to go, then activate the AutoPilot (available on select models) button. It's that easy. AutoPilot's compass automatically keeps you on your bearing, even through rough conditions. Foot pedal is optional, not included. Digital Maximizer? for up to five times longer run time on a single charge. Cool, quiet power. Weedless Wedge 2 prop. Features Minn Kota's two-year warranty. i-Pilot (pre-installed on select units) uses GPS technology to remember paths and fishing spots on the water, activate cruise control and give you command of speed, steering and Advanced AutoPilot
Minn Kota Riptide SP - 70 lb Thrust, 54" Shaft, 24V, i-Pilot - Wireless
Part # 1363563 CoPilot wireless control comes standard. Advanced corrosion protection. Riptide SP is saltwater-engineered and designed to keep you in position, on course and focused on what counts: reeling in more fish. Riptide SP's deploy-assist lever puts you in motion and in pursuit of fish quickly and easily. When you depress the lever, the motor deploys and you're ready to go. When it's time to move, it stows easily and securely - ready for action whenever you are. Point the motor in the direction you want to go, then activate the AutoPilot (available on select models) button. It's that easy. AutoPilot's compass automatically keeps you on your bearing, even through rough conditions. Foot pedal is optional, not included. Digital Maximizer? for up to five times longer run time on a single charge. Cool, quiet power. Weedless Wedge 2 prop. Features Minn Kota's two-year warranty. i-Pilot (pre-installed on select units) uses GPS technology to remember paths and fishing spots on the water, activate cruise control and give you command of speed, steering and Advanced AutoPilot
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