Minn Kota Riptide RT55SP PowerDrive i-Pilot Electric Trolling Motor 48in
Minn Kota Riptide RT55SP PowerDrive i-Pilot Electric Trolling Motor 48in
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No one outworks a Riptide
The Minn Kota Riptide RT55SP PowerDrive i-Pilot Electric Trolling Motor has been counted on for years by saltwater anglers who want reliable performance with smart boat control features. So naturally,Minn Kota just made it better. A tougher, sleeker new mount houses an arsenal of innovative options. Nobody outworks a Riptide.
Redesigned Mount & Aesthetics
Riptide PowerDrive has been redesigned with new technology, and remodeled to handle the workload that goes along with it – giving you a stronger mount and bigger brains in a sleeker package.
I-Pilot System
i-Pilot uses GPS to lock onto fishing spots, record and retrace successful paths, set cruise control, and more. Smart, versatile and totally intuitive. Tell i-Pilot where you want to go, and it’ll deliver you there automatically. How can this remote change the way you fish? By actually letting you fish. It uses GPS to lock onto fishing spots, record and retrace successful paths, set cruise control, and more. Smart, versatile and totally intuitive. Tell i-Pilot where you want to go, and it’ll deliver you there automatically. You’ll spend less time positioning your boat and more time setting the hook.
Boat positioning becomes automatic with the revolutionary GPS-powered i-Pilot. Set Spot-Locks, record paths, control speed and steering, and more, all on a redesigned remote that has a 33% larger screen, and the ability to communicate via Bluetooth. New i-Pilot puts more options and easier operation at your fingertips, including reinvented Spot-Lock – the most accurate electronic GPS anchor ever.
I-Pilot Phone App
Bluetooth communication allows new i-Pilot to pair with your smartphone, allowing for easy software updates and quick command of speed, steering, Spot-Lock, high speed bypass, and Advanced AutoPilot.
Deploy-Assist Lever
Riptide PowerDrive’s Deploy-Assist lever lets you get in and out of the water without breaking a sweat. Depress the lever to deploy. And when it’s time to move, it stows easily and securely.
Digital Maximizer
Stay on the water up to five times longer on a single charge. Digital Maximizer controls the draw of power at variable speeds to keep you fishing longer.
Push-To-Test Battery Metre
Get an instant “state of charge” reading at the push of a button.
Minn Kota Riptide RT55SP PowerDrive i-Pilot Electric Trolling Motor Features:
- I-Pilot system creates automatic boat positioning
- I-Pilot sets Spot-Locks, record paths, control speed and
steering, and more
- I-Pilot phone app allows new i-Pilot to pair with your
smartphone, allowing for easy software updates and quick
command
- Advanced autopilot
- Deploy-Assist lever lets you get in and out of the water
without breaking a sweat
- Digital Maximizer controls the draw of power at variable speeds
to keep you fishing longer
- Push-to-test battery: Get an instant “state of charge” reading at the push of a button
Minn Kota Riptide RT55SP PowerDrive i-Pilot Electric Trolling Motor Specifications:
- Model: 601602
- Model name: RT55SP i-Pilot No Pedal
- Maximum Thrust: 55lb
- Control: I-Pilot Remote
- Shaft length: 48 in
- Prop: Weedless Wedge 2
- I-Pilot: Standard
- Jog Mode: Optional with Heading Sensor fitted
- Composite shaft: yes
- Digital Maximizer: yes
- Cool, quiet power: yes
- Bluetooth: yes
- Universal sonar: no
- Maximum boat length: 5m
Minn Kota Trolling Motor Compatibility Guide
For more information, check out the Minn Kota Motor Comparison chart
Thrust Refers to how powerful the motor is. Boat weight is key when determining how much thrust you need. General rule of thumb: you need at least 2 lbs. of thrust for every 100 lbs. of fully-loaded boat weight (people and gear included). If things like wind or current are major factors where you fish, you’ll want a little extra thrust.
Volts Indicates how much battery power your trolling motor requires. You’ll need 1 battery for every 12 volts in your trolling system. 55 lbs. of thrust or less = 12 volts, 1 battery 68-80 lbs. of thrust = 24 volts, 2 batteries 101-112 lbs. of thrust = 36 volts, 3 batteries
Shaft Length Choosing the proper shaft length is important—if it’s too short, the prop won’t be sufficiently submerged. We recommend submerging the centre of the motor section at least 12 inches. Please refer to this chart to determine the length that’s best for your boat.
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