Minn Kota Riptide Terrova QUEST 90/115 Saltwater Trolling Motor 87"

The Minn Kota Riptide Terrova QUEST 90/115 is the saltwater-rated, long-shaft version of the Terrova QUEST trolling motor - the wireless-remote-controlled cousin of the Instinct QUEST that uses a manual stow/deploy lever instead of the Instinct's motorized auto-stow / auto-deploy. The Terrova is the right choice for owners who want the QUEST series brushless drive, dual-voltage flexibility, and advanced GPS feature set without the cost premium and added complexity of the motorized lift assist that the Ulterra and Instinct include. For typical offshore saltwater fishing applications where the motor goes in and out of the water a few times per trip rather than dozens of times per day, the Terrova's manual deployment is genuinely the right tradeoff.

Saltwater Riptide spec. The Riptide designation specifically means saltwater rating: reinforced motor and mount construction, corrosion-resistant materials throughout, and the protection package needed to actually survive offshore saltwater conditions year after year. For owners cruising or fishing in saltwater, this Riptide variant is the correct choice over the freshwater Terrova. The freshwater Terrova will corrode out within 1-2 seasons of saltwater use. the Riptide is built to last.

87-inch shaft - sized for big saltwater bows. The 87-inch shaft is one of the longest in the Terrova line (which extends up to 100 inches). Sized for boats with very tall bow heights above the waterline - typical of larger offshore center consoles (which sit higher in the water for offshore performance), deep-V hulls with raised foredecks, big bay boats, and similar saltwater fishing vessels. For typical bow heights up to 30-32 inches above the waterline, the 87-inch shaft is correct. For shorter bow heights, the 72-inch or 60-inch Terrova variants are right. Match shaft length to bow height for proper prop depth (4-6 inches below the waterline when deployed).

Dual voltage 24V / 36V flexibility. The 90/115 designation means the same motor delivers 90 pounds of thrust on 24V (two batteries in series) or 115 pounds on 36V (three batteries in series). Same motor, different battery configuration. For owners running 24V systems, you get 90 lb thrust now with the option to upgrade to 36V later for more thrust without buying a new motor. For owners already running 36V, the full 115 lb thrust is available immediately. The dual-voltage capability is one of the key practical differences vs older single-voltage Minn Kota motors.

Brushless motor design. The QUEST series uses brushless motors throughout. Three real benefits over the older brushed-motor design: significantly longer service life (no brushes to wear out under saltwater corrosion conditions, motor life is effectively unlimited), better thermal performance (the brushless motor runs cooler at the same thrust output, which means sustained full-power operation without thermal cutout), and meaningfully higher efficiency (more thrust per amp drawn, longer fishing time per battery charge). For saltwater use specifically, the brushless design eliminates the brush-corrosion failure mode that's a leading killer of older saltwater trolling motors.

Stow/Deploy lever with fall-away ramps. The Terrova's defining feature - manual Stow/Deploy lever with engineered fall-away ramps that slide the lower unit into the water effortlessly when you press the lever. The mechanism uses gravity and the ramps to do the actual work - you press the lever, the motor deploys without needing to lift or guide it manually. Reversing (retract): you lift the motor with a pull cord, the Auto Park mechanism (see below) orients the lower unit, and the motor stows in the correct position. Compare to the Ulterra / Instinct's motorized auto-stow / auto-deploy (button-press fully automated) - the Terrova's manual lever is meaningfully simpler, cheaper, lighter, and just as reliable for typical use.

Auto Park - the smart stow assist. When you retract the motor from deployed position, Auto Park automatically orients the lower unit to the perfect stow position - rotates the prop / lower unit so it sits cleanly in the bow mount cradle without needing manual alignment. This is the feature that makes manual stow with the Terrova nearly as easy as motorized stow on the Ulterra / Instinct. You pull up, Auto Park does the alignment work, the motor sits down cleanly. Quietly elegant engineering.

Power Steering. The Terrova includes power steering driven by the wireless remote - the steering response is electric / electronic rather than mechanical cable steering. Power steering means smooth, precise control from the remote, with the steering motor doing the actual work of turning the lower unit. For owners who control the motor primarily via the remote (vs the foot pedal that this configuration doesn't include), power steering is the natural choice.

Advanced GPS trolling system. The QUEST series uses GPS for full automated boat positioning. Features: Spot-Lock (motor uses GPS to hold the boat in a fixed location regardless of wind / current - press the button at a productive fishing spot, the motor takes over and keeps you there), Spot-Lock with Jog (move the locked position 5 feet in any direction with one button press, using the included heading sensor for precise directional Jog), Recorded Paths (record a productive trolling path and replay it identically), AutoPilot (motor maintains a constant heading regardless of wind / current), and constant-speed control independent of wind / current.

Heading sensor included. For Spot-Lock with Jog and other heading-dependent features, the Terrova QUEST includes a heading sensor in the motor head - no separate purchase needed. The sensor reports the boat's heading (compass direction the motor is pointed) to the GPS system, which uses that data to execute Jog commands relative to the boat's orientation rather than just compass north.

Drift Mode. The newest of the QUEST GPS features - Drift Mode lets you specify a drift direction and speed, and the motor automatically engages both speed control AND course control simultaneously. For inshore saltwater anglers (redfish, snook, trout) who fish drifting techniques across grass flats or oyster reefs, Drift Mode replaces the need for drift socks, kicker motors, or constant manual rudder management. Point-and-shoot navigation across any wind / current conditions.

Real-time battery monitoring + Eco-mode. The motor monitors battery state in real time and displays time-until-empty on the wireless remote LCD. At 20 percent remaining, the system prompts you to enter Eco-mode, which reduces current draw to extend the remaining runtime. The eco mode trades some thrust capability for meaningfully longer runtime - useful for getting back to the launch when batteries are running low or stretching the fishing day when conditions are mild and full thrust isn't needed.

Digital Maximizer. The motor's variable-speed control delivers exactly the current the prop needs at the commanded speed - older trolling motors used pulse-width-modulation that wasted energy at lower speeds. Digital Maximizer reduces wasted energy and provides up to 5 times longer runtime per battery charge at lower speeds. For typical fishing where most of the day is spent at 1-3 mph speeds, Digital Maximizer is the feature that lets you fish all day on one charge.

Indestructible composite shaft. The shaft is built from Minn Kota's composite material (a glass / carbon composite) that takes hits from submerged structure, oysters, and dock pilings without breaking. Minn Kota guarantees the composite shaft for life. For saltwater use specifically, the composite is also dramatically more corrosion-resistant than aluminum shafts - no galvanic corrosion concerns.

One-Boat Network and mobile app. The Terrova integrates with the One-Boat Network ecosystem - the connectivity standard that ties the trolling motor, compatible fish finders, and mobile app into one integrated system. Control speed, steering, Spot-Lock, AutoPilot from your iOS or Android device via the mobile app. Update motor software over the network. For boats running compatible fish finder displays from the same manufacturer family, the trolling motor controls also appear on the fish finder for integrated single-screen operation.

Foot pedal NOT included. The 1363912 configuration is the wireless-remote-only setup - no foot pedal in the box. For owners who want both foot pedal AND wireless remote control, the foot pedal is sold separately as an accessory. For typical Terrova use where the wireless remote is the primary control surface (the Terrova's design assumes remote-first operation, unlike the foot-pedal-first design of cable-steer trolling motors), no foot pedal is needed.

Saltwater rated. The Riptide series is specifically designed and tested for saltwater use - corrosion package, sealed motor housing, waterproof connectors, and reinforced construction all handle continuous saltwater exposure. Rinse with fresh water after each saltwater trip and inspect periodically for galvanic corrosion. Properly maintained, the Riptide will outlast multiple freshwater motors used in equivalent conditions.

Install. Mount the bow-side bracket to the boat's bow using the supplied hardware. Wire the trolling motor to the 24V or 36V battery bank via heavy-gauge marine-grade tinned cable (Minn Kota recommends 6 AWG for 24V or 4 AWG for 36V at typical run lengths) through an appropriate circuit breaker. Pair the wireless remote to the motor. If running One-Boat Network integration, connect the Ethernet cable to your compatible fish finder. Total install runs 3-5 hours for someone with reasonable mechanical and electrical skills.