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When the walleyes are biting, you’d better be on the spot. All the well-positioned casts in the world don’t mean a thing if you can’t stay on the fish. When we created Traxxis™, we completely rethought every facet of the transom-mount motor to keep you in the game, no matter where the game takes you.
A remarkably simple, one-hand stow mechanism gets Traxxis in and out of the water in no time. Just pull up and forward to stow the motor with no buttons or release levers. Then when it’s time to go, use the easy-access thumb release to deploy Traxxis into any of ten different positions.
The innovative new tension collar above the Traxxis mount allows you to adjust steering tension precisely to your desired level. Keep it loose for effortless steering or tighten it down to keep Traxxis in place – which allows for true vertical stowing.
Change depths simply and securely with Traxxis’ Quick-Lock cam adjuster. It makes depth adjustment simple and locks in tight to keep your motor right where you want it.
Get the best of both worlds on your hand control motor with the new Tilt/Extend Tiller. It can both tilt (up to 45°) and extend (6") to fit the way you fish.
Get an instant “state of charge” reading with the push-to-test battery gauge.
Digital Maximizer™ controls and optimizes power to extend battery life and reduce damaging heat. You’ll stay on the water up to five times longer on a single charge. Available on select models.
5-Speed motors put you in command with forward, reverse and multiple speed settings. Available on select models.
The Weedless Wedge™ prop is 100% weedless. The leading edge on each propeller blade is shaped with a swept-back edge that always meets an angle of less than 45°. It “wedges” weeds away from the hub – even at slow fishing speeds. Available on select models.
Push weeds away and take on the thick stuff without battery-draining chopping and hacking. Weedless Wedge™ 2 features swept-back, flared blades for unrelenting, reliable prop performance. Available on select models.
Pound for pound, our composite shaft is stronger than steel. It flexes on impact and won’t break, kink or corrode. That’s why we’re confident enough to make it the only trolling motor shaft that’s guaranteed for life.
Nothing runs cooler or more quietly than a Minn Kota. Our extra large windings and commutators dissipate heat, resulting in cooler operation, extended battery power, and longer motor life. And our unique bearing system reduces friction to cut fish-spooking noise. So quiet, they’ll never hear you coming.
This motor is backed up with Minn Kota’s two-year warranty.
Yes, we would be glad to help you with this. Please contact us for replacement parts in the U.S.A. at 1 800 227 6433. In Canada, call 1 800 263 6390.
We designed a special line of motors for use in salt or brackish water. The Minn Kota Riptide trolling motors have a number of “saltwater-engineered” enhancements, including stainless steel hardware, sealed electrical connections and an advanced painting process for improved corrosion protection. Using any of our standard Minn Kota motors in saltwater may dramatically reduce the life of the motor and voids manufacturer’s warranty. To extend the life of your Minn Kota Riptide saltwater trolling motor, thoroughly rinse the motor with freshwater after every use in saltwater and store indoors. Never leave the motor submerged in saltwater when the boat is moored.
Yes, by removing the screw and nut at the base of the control box the control box can be turned 180 degrees on the motor tube, then reinstall the locating screw and nut (being careful not to pinch or damage the motor wires inside the tube), tighten the screw and nut as required, and the job is complete.
How Speed Coil Motors WorkElectrical loads are hooked up in series with the motor so that power from the battery is split between supplying the motor and supplying the additional loads (speed coils).Power from the battery is fairly constant regardless of the speed setting. Therefore, on speed 1 for example, more power is diverted to the speed coil than is supplied to the motor. This makes the overall motor assembly less efficient (vs. variable speed/Digital Maximizer).Extra power consumed by the speed coil produces heat, much like an electrical heating element. The heat is then transferred through the motor housing to the water.That is why speed coils are located in the lower motor unit.
Choosing the correct shaft length is important so that the angler’s electric motor does not cavitate, creating fish-spooking noise. The rule of thumb is that the center of the motor section should be submerged 9". In general, shaft length selection is more critical with bow-mount motors versus transom-mount motors. Most boat transoms are similar in their distance to the water, and Minn Kota’s standard transom shaft lengths should be adequate. With bow-mounted motors, there is much greater variation in shaft length requirements. Measure down from the mounting surface of the transom or bow to the water level. Add 5" to waterline measurement for fishing in rough water. Add 12" to waterline measurement for steering a hand control motor while standing. Use this measurement and the tables below to find the appropriate shaft length.
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Take advantage of big rebates on the all-new Traxxis, when you purchase one between February 1, 2009, and July 1, 2009.*
*Not valid on reconditioned motors.
Day-in, day-out dependability makes Endura the most popular trolling motor in America.
With two 5-amp banks, this 10-amp portable charger gives you power to go.
Quickly, easily install batteries in tight, confined spaces with these patented connectors.
Take the power with you with this 1-bank, 10-amp portable charger.
Easy access external battery terminals are ideal for small boat, transom applications.
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