Minn Kota Riptide Maxxum RT70 Trolling Motor 70 lbs, Foot Pedal 52"

Overview

Built for saltwater anglers and boaters who demand precision positioning and reliability in corrosive conditions. Whether you're sight-casting in the shallows, holding on a wreck in shifting current, or working a channel edge, you need a motor that won't quit on you.

The Riptide Maxxum RT70 is a 70-pound saltwater bow-mount designed to keep your boat exactly where it needs to be, in any conditions. Five forward and three reverse speeds give you the control to present your bait naturally or hold a tight drift. The composite shaft is guaranteed for life, the electronics are fully sealed against saltwater, and the corrosion protection is built into every piece of metal. This is a workhorse that'll outlast the boat if you maintain it right.

Key Features

• Advanced Corrosion Protection — multi-step anodizing, zinc dichromate armor plating, and sacrificial zinc anode work together — saltwater won't degrade this motor the way it does competitors.
• Full Encapsulated Electronics — marine-grade urethane seals the control board and all electrical connections with liquid-tight heat shrink tubing — water stays out, electronics stay dry for years.
• Indestructible Composite Shaft (Lifetime Guarantee) — stronger than steel pound-for-pound, flexes on impact instead of breaking or kinking — Minn Kota backs it for life because it won't fail.
• 5-Speed Control (5 Forward/3 Reverse) — precise speed adjustment on both forward and reverse lets you dial in the exact trolling speed or holding position your situation demands.
• Quick-Lock Cam Depth Adjuster — change motor depth quickly and securely without fumbling; locks tight so the motor stays exactly where you set it.
• Weedless Wedge 2 Prop — swept-back, flared blade design pushes weeds away instead of choking on them; you maintain power through thick cover without battery drain.
• Tilt/Extend Tiller Hand Control — tilts up to 45° and extends 6" so you can position the control where it's comfortable for your fishing style and boat layout.
• Push-to-Test Battery Gauge — instant state-of-charge reading on your control so you know how much juice you have left before you run the trolley dead.
• Riptide SM Mount — tournament-proven, rigid construction resists corrosion and won't flex or vibrate when stowed; quick-remove Latch & Door design with non-binding nylon inserts for fast, trouble-free storage.

Specs & What's Included

System Specifications: 24-volt system, 70 lbs. maximum thrust, 52" shaft length, 42 amp maximum draw. Powered by Weedless Wedge 2 propeller.

In the Box: Riptide Maxxum RT70 bow-mount trolling motor with Tilt/Extend Tiller hand control and Weedless Wedge 2 propeller. Backed by Minn Kota's two-year warranty. Motor must be purchased directly from Minn Kota for warranty service — not returnable to original point of purchase.