Minn Kota Riptide SM RT55/SM/L-D/SC Bow-Mount Trolling Motor - 12V-55lbs-52"
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Minn Kota Riptide SM RT55/SM/L-D/SC Bow-Mount Trolling Motor - 12V-55lbs-52" Product Description
Dominate Saltwater Fishing with Unmatched Precision and Durability
Picture this: you're gliding across salty bays, targeting redfish or speckled trout in shallow waters. Wind picks up, currents fight you, and every cast counts. That's where the Minn Kota Riptide SM shines—a battle-hardened bow-mount trolling motor built specifically for the relentless saltwater grind. With its hand-steer design, you maintain fingertip control for spot-on bait placement, whether you're finesse fishing live shrimp or throwing topwaters. Forget generic freshwater motors; this one's engineered to shrug off corrosion and deliver whisper-quiet power day after day.
Engineered for Saltwater Supremacy
Saltwater isn't forgiving—galvanic corrosion, constant spray, and brutal UV exposure chew through lesser motors. The Riptide SM counters with advanced protection: premium marine alloys grit-blasted and coated in aluminum oxide, zinc dichromate plating, and a tough 5-mil TGIC polyester powder coat. Add full-encapsulated electronics sealed against moisture and a sacrificial zinc anode, and you've got a setup that laughs at electrolysis. Anglers report years of service without a hitch, even in brackish inlets or open Gulf runs.
Tiller Control That Adapts to Your Style
The tilt/extend tiller is a game-changer for hand-steer fans. Tilt it up to 45 degrees for standing comfort during long drifts, or extend it 6 inches when seated low in a flats boat. A digital battery indicator keeps you informed at a glance—no guessing when to head back. Pair that with 5 forward and 3 reverse speeds, and you dial in the perfect crawl for drifting over grass flats or holding against tidal flows. It's intuitive control that feels like an extension of your arm.
Propel Through Thick Cover Without Drama
Weeds, grass, and debris? The Weedless Wedge 2 prop powers straight through with swept-back, flared blades that deflect junk instead of chopping it. No more bogging down or draining your 12V battery on futile spins. At 55 lbs of thrust and a 52-inch composite shaft—stronger than steel, flexes on impact, and backed by a lifetime guarantee—you get deep-water reach for bigger bays without compromising shallow-water agility. The cool-running lower unit stays whisper-quiet, keeping skittish fish oblivious until your hook sets.
Stow and Go with Confidence
The Latch & Door bracket locks down solid when stowed, resisting flex or vibration on choppy trailer rides. Non-binding nylon inserts and anti-seize lube mean effortless deployment and removal—perfect for multi-boat owners or quick beach launches. Quick-Lock cam depth adjuster secures your setting with a click, so you're always dialed in from the first drop.
Real-World Reliability from Seasoned Anglers
Fishermen swear by this motor for everything from kayak-adjacent skiffs to 18-foot centers. It excels in precision scenarios: slow-rolling soft plastics over oyster beds, maintaining position for live-lining near structure, or countering wind during sight-fishing. The push-to-test battery meter helps optimize runtime on a single Group 27 battery, stretching your sessions. Backed by a two-year warranty, it's the reliable workhorse that lets you focus on the fight, not the motor.
Pro Tips for Peak Performance
- Rinse with fresh water after every trip to extend component life, even with the corrosion armor.
- Match your battery setup—deep-cycle AGM handles the 50-amp draw best for all-day runs.
- Adjust shaft depth seasonally: shallower in summer flats, deeper for fall offshore pushes.
- Store upright in a garage to prevent shaft warp from heat.
Is the Minn Kota Riptide SM suitable for saltwater fishing boats?
Absolutely—it's purpose-built for saltwater with advanced corrosion protection, including sealed electronics, sacrificial anode, and marine-grade coatings to handle spray, salt, and galvanic corrosion without compromise.
What kind of control does the Riptide SM offer?
Hand-steer via a versatile tilt/extend tiller that adjusts up to 45 degrees tilt and 6 inches extension, plus a digital battery gauge for easy monitoring during your outings.
How many speeds does it have?
It provides 5 forward speeds and 3 reverse speeds, giving precise control for everything from slow drifts to quick repositions.
What's special about the shaft and prop?
The indestructible composite shaft is guaranteed for life—flexes on impact without breaking. The Weedless Wedge 2 prop slices through vegetation effortlessly with its swept-back blades.
Does it include a battery meter?
Yes, a convenient push-to-test battery meter on the head delivers instant charge status, helping you plan your fishing time wisely.
What warranty comes with this trolling motor?
It's protected by a two-year warranty, underscoring Minn Kota's confidence in its saltwater durability and performance.
If you want to get to the fish, you'll have to go through saltwater first. Blow right past with Riptide Maxxum. Battle-tested toughness, quiet operation and corrosion-resistant design to take you where you want to be. End, meet means.
Minn Kota 1363421 Attributes
- Water Type: Saltwater
- Steering Type: Hand Steer
- Speeds: 5 Forward Speeds And 3 Reverse Speeds
- Voltage Rating: 12 Volt
- Ampere Rating: 50 Amp
- Maximum Thrust Force (LB): 55 Pound
- Shaft Length: 52 Inch
- Mounting Type: Bow Mount
- With Sonar: No
- With Pinpoint GPS: No
Minn Kota 1363421 Features & Benefits
- Latch And Door Bracket Gives You A Rock-Solid Hold While Stowing Your Trolling Motor And Makes For Easy Removal At The End Of The Day
- Versatile Tiller Takes Command Of Your Hand Control Trolling Motor, Which Both Tilts (Up To 45 Degree) And Extends (Up To 6 Inch), And Features A Digital Battery Indicator On The Head
- Provides Five Forward Speed Settings And Three Reverse Speed Settings
- Push-To-Test Battery Meter Gives An Instant Status Of Battery Life You Have Left
- Weedless Wedge™ 2 Prop With Swept-Back Flared Blades To Power Through Anything Without Battery-Draining Chopping And Hacking
- Indestructible Composite Shaft Guaranteed For Life
- Every Minn Kota Lower Unit Runs Cool To Extend Trolling Motor Life, And Stays Quiet
- Limited 2 Year Warranty
Minn Kota 1363421 Installation Instructions
Riptide SM
Saltwater Bow Mount
Precision maneuverability. Accurate bait presentation. Meticulous speed control. You count on your trolling motor for a lot. And along the way, it has to fight corrosion, run quietly and perform with flawless reliability. Riptide® SM is the trusted powerhouse that meets those challenges head on, keeping you in position to make the catch of the day, every day.
Riptide SM Mount
Take to the water with the confidence to power through anything. Tournament-tested, the rugged mount on Riptide SM resists corrosion and performs with flawless reliability. When stowed, the SM mount won't budge, flex or vibrate.
Latch & Door Design
Latch & Door models feature non-binding nylon inserts and anti-seize lubricant for a lifetime of trouble-free use. It allows the motor to remove quickly and easily for safe storage.
5 Speed
This motor features five variable speeds (fwd, rev).
Quick-Lock Cam Depth Adjuster
Change depths simply and securely with the Quick-Lock cam adjuster. It makes depth adjustment simple and locks in tight to keep your motor right where you want it.
Tilt/Extend Tiller
Get the best of both worlds on your hand control motor with the new Tilt/Extend Tiller. It can both tilt (up to 45°) and extend (6") to fit the way you fish.
Push-to-Test Battery Gauge - Riptide SM
Get an instant "state of charge" with this easy-to-read gauge.
Weedless Wedge 2 Prop
Push weeds away and take on the thick stuff without battery-draining chopping and hacking. Weedless Wedge™ 2 features swept-back, flared blades for unrelenting, reliable prop performance.
Advanced Corrosion Protection
Riptide motors are impervious to saltwater's corrosive effects, thanks to premium-grade marine alloys and aluminum upper arms. Metals undergo a rigid multi-step cleaning process before being anodized or coated with a special zinc dichromate armor plating. All components are then finished with a durable 5-mil TGIC polyester, powder coat paint. When it's all done, you're left with unequaled corrosion protection.
Full Encapsulated Electronics
Marine-grade urethane fully encapsulates Riptide control boards to protect the electronic circuitry. Also, all electrical connections are sealed with liquid-tight heat shrink tubing to form an impregnable barrier against saltwater.
Sacrificial Anode
Galvanic corrosion occurs when two dissimilar metals come into electrical contact through saltwater. Riptide fights back with a sacrificial zinc anode, a composite shaft and properly balanced materials that are close in electrical potential. The result is a motor that's completely protected from saltwater's destructive forces.
Indestructible Composite Shaft - Guaranteed For Life!
Pound for pound, our composite shaft is stronger than steel. It flexes on impact and won't break, kink or corrode. That's why we're confident enough to make it the only trolling motor shaft that's guaranteed for life.
Two-Year Warranty
This motor is backed up with Minn Kota's two-year warranty.
Specifications
- Control: Tilt/Extend Tiller
- Volts: 12
- Max Thrust: 55 lbs.
- Shaft Length: 52"
- Speed Control: 5 Fwd/3 Rev
- Max. Amp Draw: 50
- Prop: Weedless Wedge 2 (MKP-32)
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (dehp) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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- Riptide SM Saltwater Bow Mount
- Precision maneuverability. Accurate bait presentation. Meticulous speed control.
- You count on your trolling motor for a lot. And along the way, it has to fight corrosion, run quietly and perform with flawless reliability.
- The Riptide SM delivers on all counts, thanks to its durable stainless steel shaft and titanium nitride coating that resists corrosion and provides unparalleled protection against salt water intrusion.
- Riptide SM offers the most precise steering and the best bait presentation in its class.
- The new, corrosion-resistant, all-metal motor delivers a smooth, quiet ride that's backed by a 5 year warranty.
- With 3 different speeds and an adjustable tiller arm for easy maneuverability, you can fish with confidence on any water depth or terrain.
Minn Kota Riptide Maxxum 55 Trolling Motor 52" Shaft Latch & Door with Speed Control Model: 1363421Latch & Door Bracket: This bracket gives you a rock-solid hold while stowing your trolling motor and makes for easy removal at the end of the day. Powered by a 6-amp battery, it has a power output of up to 1,000 watts. It features a
What is the working voltage of the product?
- Riptide SM Saltwater Bow Mount
- Precision maneuverability. Accurate bait presentation. Meticulous speed control.
- You count on your trolling motor for a lot. And along the way, it has to fight corrosion, run quietly and perform with flawless reliability.
- The Riptide SM delivers on all counts, thanks to its durable stainless steel shaft and titanium nitride coating that resists corrosion and provides unparalleled protection against salt water intrusion.
- Riptide SM offers the most precise steering and the best bait presentation in its class.
- The new, corrosion-resistant, all-metal motor delivers a smooth, quiet ride that's backed by a 5 year warranty.
- With 3 different speeds and an adjustable tiller arm for easy maneuverability, you can fish with confidence on any water depth or terrain.
- Minn Kota Riptide Maxxum 55 Trolling Motor 52" Shaft Latch & Door with Speed Control Model: 1363421
- This bracket gives you a rock-solid hold while stowing your trolling motor and makes for easy removal at the end of the day
- Quick-release latch & door bracket for easy storage
- Speed control for precise trolling speed adjustment
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Which propeller included to the product?
What is the shaft length (inches) of the product?
What is the steering type of the product?
How to mount or what is the mounting style of Minn Kota Riptide SM RT55/SM/L-D/SC Bow-Mount Trolling Motor - 12V-55lbs-52"?
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Minn Kota Riptide SM RT55/SM/L-D/SC Bow-Mount Trolling Motor - 12V-55lbs-52" Technical Specifications
| Type: | |
|---|---|
| Vendor: |
Minn Kota |
| Weight: |
51.72 lb |
| Included Propeller: |
MKP-32 |
| Autopilot: |
No |
| Control Type: |
Tilt/Extend Tiller |
| Mounting Style: |
Bow |
| Salt Water/Fresh Water: |
Salt |
| Shaft Length (Inches): |
52" |
| Thrust (Pounds): |
55 lbs |
| Built-In Transducer: |
No |
| Voltage - Input Range (Volts): |
12v |
| Series: |
Riptide |
| Product Manual: |
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Minn Kota Riptide SM RT55/SM/L-D/SC Bow-Mount Trolling Motor - 12V-55lbs-52" Shipping & Return
| Shipping Weight: |
51.72 lb |
|---|---|
| Box Sizes: |
7.00 (h) x 20.00 (w) x 68.00 (l) |
| Cubic Feet: |
9520.0 |
| Returnable: |
Yes |
| P65: |
Yes |
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