Minn Kota Riptide Fortrex 80 Saltwater Bow-Mount Trolling Motor - 24v-80lb.-52"

The Minn Kota Riptide Fortrex 80 is a 24V, 80-pound-thrust saltwater bow-mount trolling motor built around a Mono-Arm design that eliminates metal-to-metal contact, cuts torsion by 75%, and pairs with advanced corrosion protection to handle the demanding conditions of saltwater fishing. A nitrogen-charged Lift-Assist gas spring, Counter-Tension Stabilizer, and Tilt/Extend Tiller give you precise, low-effort control whether you're stowing the motor or working the tiller at odd angles, while the Digital Maximizer extends battery runtime up to five times longer per charge.

Mono-Arm Design

An extruded, anodized aluminum structural beam operates with no metal-to-metal contact and 75% less torsion than conventional mounts. A single hinge point and rear pivot bearing with 20% more surface area reduce wear, extend service life, and quiet the overall operation.

Counter-Tension Stabilizer (CTS)

An integrated spring applies constant force whether the motor is stowed or deployed, eliminating play and give, reducing steering torque, and ensuring silent operation on the water.

Lift-Assist

A stainless steel, nitrogen-charged gas spring cuts the effective stow/deploy weight in half, making raising and lowering the motor as effortless as lifting a vehicle tailgate.

Removable Bowguard 360°

A single cap screw releases the motor and bowguard from the mount. The Bowguard 360° includes a dual bearing system that eliminates noise and allows improved breakaways from any angle.

Quick-Lock Cam Depth Adjuster

Depth changes are simple and secure with the Quick-Lock cam adjuster, which locks firmly to hold your motor at the set depth without slipping.

Tilt/Extend Tiller

The tiller tilts up to 45° and extends 6 inches, letting you customize the hand control position to match your fishing stance.

Push-to-Test Battery Gauge

A built-in gauge delivers an instant state-of-charge reading at the push of a button.

Digital Maximizer

Power delivery is controlled and optimized electronically to extend battery life and limit heat buildup, keeping you on the water up to five times longer on a single charge.

Weedless Wedge 2 Prop

Swept-back, flared blades push vegetation aside rather than chopping through it, maintaining reliable thrust without unnecessary battery drain.

Advanced Corrosion Protection

Premium-grade marine alloys and aluminum upper arms go through a multi-step cleaning process before anodizing or zinc dichromate armor plating. All components receive a durable 5-mil TGIC polyester powder coat finish for maximum corrosion resistance.

Full Encapsulated Electronics

Marine-grade urethane encapsulates control boards, and all electrical connections are sealed with liquid-tight heat shrink tubing to block saltwater intrusion.

Sacrificial Anode

A zinc sacrificial anode, composite shaft, and closely matched material potentials work together to neutralize galvanic corrosion caused by dissimilar metals in saltwater contact.

Two-Year Warranty

Backed by Minn Kota's two-year warranty.

Specifications:

• Motor Type: Saltwater Bow-Mount
• Voltage: 24V
• Thrust: 80 lb.
• Shaft Length: 52"
• Mount Style: Mono-Arm bow mount
• Prop: Weedless Wedge 2
• Depth Adjustment: Quick-Lock Cam Depth Adjuster
• Tiller: Tilt/Extend (tilts up to 45°, extends 6")
• Lift System: Stainless steel, nitrogen-charged gas spring Lift-Assist
• Battery Gauge: Push-to-Test state-of-charge gauge
• Power Management: Digital Maximizer — up to 5x longer battery runtime
• Corrosion Protection: Multi-step anodizing, zinc dichromate armor plating, 5-mil TGIC polyester powder coat
• Electronics: Marine-grade urethane encapsulated control boards; liquid-tight heat shrink sealed connections
• Anode: Zinc sacrificial anode with composite shaft
• Bowguard: Removable Bowguard 360° with dual bearing system, single cap screw removal
• Mono-Arm: 75% less torsion, no metal-to-metal contact, 20% more rear pivot bearing surface area
• Stabilizer: Counter-Tension Stabilizer (CTS) with integrated spring
• Warranty: Two years