Minn Kota PowerDrive 55 GPS Trolling Motor 12V 55LB 54" w/ CHIRP

The Minn Kota PowerDrive 55 with Micro Remote and Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar (part 1358452) is the GPS-equipped freshwater bow-mount trolling motor that puts Spot-Lock and AutoPilot capability into the 55 lb thrust class - features that previously required stepping up to the more expensive Terrova line. 12 volts (one battery, no series wiring complexity), 55 pounds of thrust on the 54-inch composite shaft, the new Micro wireless Remote for handheld control, built-in Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar in the motor head with Universal Sonar 2 concealed transducer wiring, and One-Boat Network compatibility for cross-device control with compatible fish finders. The right 55 lb trolling motor for anglers who want GPS Spot-Lock and modern feature set without the price of the Terrova platform.

What 55 lb / 12V is right for. 55 lb of thrust on 12 volts suits 16-19 foot freshwater fishing boats, typical bass boats, jon boats, and multi-species boats up to about 2200 lb fully loaded. The general Minn Kota guideline is 5 lb of thrust per 200 lb of fully-loaded boat weight, so the 55 lb PowerDrive handles boats up to about 2200 lb confidently. For boats over 19 feet or over 2500 lb, step up to the higher-thrust PowerDrive variants or the larger Terrova / Ultrex lines.

Spot-Lock with GPS. The Spot-Lock function is the headline GPS feature that previously required stepping up from PowerDrive to Terrova. Press the Spot-Lock button on the Micro Remote and the trolling motor uses GPS to anchor the boat to your exact current position, automatically thrusting and steering to fight wind and current to hold the boat there. Press release and the boat is free to move again. Spot-Lock is the single biggest workflow upgrade for fishing structure: drop on a productive spot, lock it, fish until done, release, move to next spot. No noisy mechanical anchor, no rope handling, no drift before set.

AutoPilot heading-hold. AutoPilot maintains the trolling motor's heading at a chosen direction, automatically correcting against wind and current to hold the boat tracking straight. Useful for making a long pass over structure or along a shoreline without constantly correcting steering. Set the heading by pointing the motor where you want to go, tap AutoPilot on, and the motor maintains that heading.

Built-in Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar. The PowerDrive 55 with Dual Spectrum CHIRP variant has the CHIRP sonar transducer built directly into the motor head with Universal Sonar 2 concealed wiring (the transducer cable runs entirely inside the trolling motor's shaft). Connect the trolling motor's transducer cable to a compatible fish finder via the included HELIX adapter cable and you get OEM-integrated Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar without a separate transducer purchase or external cable run. Dual Spectrum CHIRP gives you Wide Mode (broader sonar cone, maximum coverage) and Narrow Mode (tighter cone, sharper individual target separation) selectable on the head unit.

Universal Sonar 2 concealed wiring. The transducer cable runs entirely inside the trolling motor's shaft and out through the motor mount, with shielded connectors that resist interference and corrosion. No external cable to snag, no exposed transducer dragging in the water. Clean install, mechanically protected.

Micro Remote wireless control. The Micro Remote is the new compact wireless remote in the Minn Kota line - key-fob-size, waterproof, with a CR2450 coin-cell battery for months of typical use, and a neck lanyard included. Controls Spot-Lock, speed, steering, and AutoPilot. Pairs with the trolling motor over Bluetooth. The Micro Remote replaces the older full-size i-Pilot remote on this configuration - smaller form factor, simpler interface, lower cost. For owners who want the more elaborate i-Pilot Link color touch-screen remote, that's available as a separate purchase.

Foot pedal not included. Note: this PowerDrive 55 variant ships with the Micro Remote as the primary control input, NOT a foot pedal. For foot-pedal control, see the PowerDrive 55 with foot pedal variant (different part number) or buy a side-to-side electric foot pedal separately. For boats where the angler prefers wireless remote control over foot pedal, the no-pedal configuration saves money and removes one more cable to manage on the deck.

One-Boat Network compatible. With a One-Boat Network compatible fish finder on the boat, the PowerDrive 55 integrates for cross-device control: drop Spot-Lock from the fish finder display, send the trolling motor to a fishing waypoint set on the chartplotter, see trolling motor status on the fish finder display. The integration unlocks workflows that aren't possible with stand-alone components.

Power steering. The motor steers via electric power-steering, not via direct cable pull. Steering effort is light regardless of motor load (the motor handles the actual steering work). The light effort is what makes the Micro Remote's small steering buttons feel responsive and precise.

Digital Maximizer for 5x run time. The microprocessor-controlled motor controller delivers exactly the motor power needed for the speed setting you've dialed in, instead of the constant-current resistor system on older non-Digital trolling motors. The result: up to 5 times longer run time per battery charge at typical low-to-mid speed settings. For typical fishing-day use, the Digital Maximizer extends run time meaningfully.

Push-to-test battery meter. Tap the button on top of the trolling motor and the LED bar shows current battery state. Quick check without reaching for the chartplotter or remote.

Power Prop (MKP-37). The PowerDrive ships with the MKP-37 Power Prop, the open-water optimized prop in the Minn Kota line. The Power Prop has the right blade geometry for pushing the boat efficiently in open water and through normal current. For weed-heavy water, the Weedless Wedge 2 (MKP-33) prop is the better swap-in choice (sold separately).

Indestructible composite shaft, lifetime guaranteed. The composite material flexes under impact rather than bending or breaking. Hit a stump, run aground, take an impact, and the shaft springs back to straight. Minn Kota guarantees the composite shaft for life: if it ever bends or breaks under normal use, they replace it free.

Deploy-Assist lever. The patented Deploy-Assist lever in the PowerDrive bow mount cuts the manual lifting effort of stow / deploy in half. For solo anglers who launch and load alone, the Deploy-Assist is meaningful daily quality of life.

What's in the box. PowerDrive 55 lb 54-inch motor with built-in Dual Spectrum CHIRP and Universal Sonar 2, Micro Remote with lanyard, MKP-37 Power Prop, bolt-on bow mount and mounting hardware. Required separately: one 12V deep-cycle marine battery, 8-AWG (or heavier) battery cable, 60A inline circuit breaker, foot pedal if desired, and the appropriate fish finder cable adapter for your specific fish finder model.

2-year limited Minn Kota warranty on the motor (lifetime warranty on the composite shaft). Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock units.