Minn Kota Riptide Terrova Bow-Mount Trolling Motor 80 lb
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The saltwater sibling to the Terrova line, with more thrust and a longer shaft for bigger boats. A reasonable pick when the boat and water call for 80 lb rather than 55 lb.
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ASIN: B0CCGQGK7LCategory: Trolling Motors
Overview
The Minn Kota Riptide Terrova is the saltwater version of Minn Kota's bow-mount trolling motor line, built with 80 pounds of thrust and a 60 inch shaft plus the GPS and Spot-Lock positioning named in the title, sized for larger boats fishing in tougher water than the freshwater Terrova.
Riptide in the name signals saltwater rated components, since salt and brackish water corrode standard motor housings faster than fresh water does. The 80 lb thrust and longer 60 inch shaft point to a bigger boat than the 55 lb freshwater Terrova, built for chop and current rather than calm lakes. Beyond thrust, shaft length, and GPS, no further spec detail was provided in this listing.
- 80 lb thrust rating
- 60 inch shaft length
- Saltwater rated Riptide construction
- GPS Spot-Lock positioning
Who it's for
Fits saltwater and brackish water anglers running larger bay or offshore capable boats where a 55 lb freshwater motor would be undersized. Freshwater-only boats do not need the saltwater hardware or the higher thrust rating here.
Pros and cons
- 80 lb thrust for larger boats
- 60 inch shaft for higher transom mounts
- GPS Spot-Lock positioning included
- No further spec, weight, or included-accessory detail listed for this model
Performance notes
Like the freshwater Terrova, this model carries GPS Spot-Lock, which locks the boat's position electronically rather than by anchor. The 80 lb thrust rating and 60 inch shaft are the two figures that matter most for fit, since shaft length needs to match transom height and thrust needs to match boat weight against typical wind or current.
Specifications
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Riptide Terrova and the standard Terrova?
Riptide models use saltwater rated components, while the standard Terrova is built for freshwater use.
What shaft length does the Riptide Terrova 80 lb use?
60 inches, longer than the 54 inch shaft on the 55 lb freshwater Terrova.
Does this model include Spot-Lock?
Yes, GPS and Spot-Lock are listed as part of this motor's positioning system.