Minn Kota Riptide Fortrex Trolling Motor 112 lbs 36V, Foot Pedal 62"

Overview

Who This Is For: Saltwater anglers running center consoles, bay boats, or larger offshore rigs who need serious bow-mount pushing power without sacrificing battery life or durability. If you're fishing flats, backcountry, or open water where corrosion and power demands are real, this is your motor.

Product Summary: The Riptide Fortrex delivers 112 lbs of thrust on 36V power with a salt-hardened, all-aluminum arm built to survive constant saltwater exposure. Its Digital Maximizer stretches your battery life up to five times longer, meaning you stay on the water instead of charging. This is the motor you buy once and forget about—it'll outlast the boat.

Key Features

• Mono-Arm Design with Extruded Aluminum Construction — one-piece anodized aluminum arm instead of multi-part steel — reduces wear, cuts noise, and runs cooler for longer motor life in saltwater conditions.
• 112 lbs of Thrust — enough raw power to push center consoles and bay boats through chop, current, and drift with precision control—you'll hold position in wind without fighting the motor.
• Digital Maximizer — automatically manages power draw at variable speeds to extend battery runtime up to five times longer on a single charge—fish an extra tide cycle without a second battery bank.
• Indestructible Composite Shaft (Lifetime Guarantee) — stronger than steel, flexes on impact, and won't break, kink, or corrode—eliminates the typical saltwater degradation that kills other motors in three seasons.
• Cool, Quiet Power — oversized windings and commutators dissipate heat for extended battery efficiency; unique bearing system cuts fish-spooking noise so finicky saltwater species don't bolt before you're in range.
• Sacrificial Anode — absorbs corrosion instead of your motor, protecting internal components from saltwater degradation and extending service life dramatically.
• Weedless Wedge 2 Prop — swept-back, flared blades push grass and soft structure aside without battery-draining chopping; keeps you fishing in mangrove, seagrass, and shallow flats without power loss.
• Removable Bowguard 360° — breaks away on impact from any direction and automatically resets so your day isn't interrupted by rocks, pilings, or structure; dual bearing system eliminates mount noise.
• Lift-Assist Design — cuts the weight of deployment and stow in half with a stainless steel nitrogen-charged spring—deploy and raise the motor as easily as opening your SUV tailgate, even after a full day of fishing.
• Tilt/Extend Tiller Control — tilts up to 45° and extends up to 6" for maximum reach and positioning; tilts down for easy storage and includes a digital battery gauge so you always know your power state.
• Quick-Lock Cam Depth Adjuster — change water depth quickly and securely; locks tight to hold position through turns and rough water without drift.
• Push-To-Test Battery Meter — check remaining battery life with a button press so you can plan your last drift or head back in before losing power.

Specs & What's Included

Specifications: 36V system | 112 lbs maximum thrust | 62" shaft length | Variable speed control | 52 amp maximum draw | Weedless Wedge 2 prop (MKP-38) | Hand control with tilt/extend tiller

In the Box: Riptide Fortrex motor unit with hand control, transom bracket, and hardware. Battery pack and battery charger sold separately—confirm your existing 36V Minn Kota battery system before ordering or contact Depth Source at (833) 831-4077 to verify compatibility with your setup.