Meet the Minn Kota Riptide PowerDrive 70, a 54" saltwater trolling motor that pairs powerful propulsion with intuitive GPS-assisted control. Built for reliability and effortless steering, it’s designed for anglers who want more time fishing and less time fiddling with gear.
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Thrust: 70 lb
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Shaft Length: 54 inches
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Mounting Location: Bow-Mount (Bolt-On)
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Motor Style: Electric-steer
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Prop: Power Prop (MKP-37)
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Control: Wireless Remote with LCD
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Spot-Lock: Yes
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AutoPilot: Yes
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Digital Maximizer: Yes — up to 5× longer run time by matching power to demand
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Battery Meter: Yes
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Max Amp Draw: 42
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Voltage: 24
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Speeds: Variable
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One-Boat Network Compatible: Yes
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For Use In: Saltwater
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Power Steering: Yes
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Indestructible Composite Shaft: Lifetime guarantee for strength and lightweight reliability
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Advanced Corrosion Protection: Saltwater ready with grit-blasted lower units, aluminum coating, and durable powder coating
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Built-In Sonar: None
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Warranty: Two-Year
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In the Box: One-Boat Network Enabled Riptide PowerDrive 70 lb. 54" Motor, Wireless Remote, Lanyard, MKP-37 Prop, Mounting Hardware
Designed to keep you on the fish with GPS precision, the Riptide PowerDrive 70 combines Spot-Lock, AutoPilot, and Digital Maximizer to streamline your day on the water. The wireless remote keeps control within reach anywhere on the boat, while Power Prop delivers extra thrust to push through chop and current. Built for saltwater use, it’s engineered to resist corrosion and maintain quiet, reliable performance mile after mile.
| For Use In |
Saltwater |
| One-Boat Network Compatible |
Yes |
| QUEST Series |
No |
| Spot-Lock |
Yes |
| Built-In Sonar |
None |
| Control |
Wireless Remote |
| Auto/Stow Deploy |
No |
| Power Trim |
No |
| Power Steering |
Yes |
| Lift-Assist |
No |
| Bowguard |
No |
| Wireless Remote |
Yes |
| i-Pilot Link (GPS) |
No |
| i-Pilot (GPS) |
No |
| AutoPilot |
Yes |
| CoPilot |
No |
| Speeds |
Variable |
| Digital Maximizer |
Yes |
| Battery Meter |
Yes |
| Max Amp Draw |
42 |
| Mount Style |
Bolt-On |
| Mounting Location |
Bow-Mount |
| Motor Style |
Electric-steer |
| Prop |
Power Prop (MKP-37) |
| Warranty |
Two-Year Warranty |
| Input Voltage |
24 |