Riptide Instinct
When you’re 5 miles offshore in your center console, the last thing you want to do is waste precious time struggling with your anchor and the current. Wouldn’t it be nice to be abl e to ditch that anchor and keep your boat right over your favorite wreck with the push of a button? Perhaps you thought your boat was a bit too large for a trolling motor? Well, Minn Kota’s Riptide Instinct saltwater trolling motor begs to differ. Designed for larger saltwater fishing boats, the Riptide Instinct is available in shaft lengths from 60” up to 100” long. It’s equipped with Minn Kota’s insanely powerful QUEST brushless, dual voltage motors that can produce 90 - 115 lbs. of thrust. In other words, it’s a monster! But don’t let the size and power of the Instinct spook you; the rugged automatic stow/deploy with power trim leaves all of the heavy lifting up to the motor. Just push a button on the Instinct’s remote and you can automatically stow, deploy or adjust prop height. Minn Kota’s “Advanced GPS technology” replaces their previous i-Pilot GPS system with a redesigned remote and more GPS navigation features including the legendary “Spot Lock” which keeps your boat right where you want it, regardless of wind or current. Integrate the Riptide Instinct with select Humminbird fish finders and tap into Minn Kota’s One Boat Network offering seamless communication and control. Bottom line, the Riptide Instinct is one big motor designed to help your big boat catch bigger fish…no more excuses. To learn more, grab our FREE Trolling Motor Buyer's Guide. Split Recommended for: Medium to large saltwater or freshwater Center Console, Deep-V, Pontoon, Fish N' Ski, Bay Boats and general fishing boats. The 36v - 112 lbs thrust motor is recommended for boats with a fully laden weight up to 12,000lbs and lengths up to 27'. However, fishing conditions, hull design/shape and intended use all have a significant impact on calculating the appropriate amount of thrust for your boat. For more help determining the right thrust for your boat please refer to our Trolling Motor Thrust Guide. How It's Unique The Riptide Instinct QUEST is Minn Kota's only saltwater trolling motor with auto-stow and deploy as well as power trim adjustment. It replaces the Riptide Ulterra lineup which was discontinued in 2023. Although Riptide (saltwater) series motors traditionally come in white only, the Riptide Instinct is available in black as well. The Riptide Instinct represents a giant leap in performance, technology and reliability compared to the Riptide Ulterra. It all starts with Minn Kota's QUEST series brushless dual voltage (24v/36v) motor producing a max thrust of 90 lbs and 115 lbs respectively. The brushless motor is quieter more efficient and offers more torque. Minn Kota replaced the belt-driven auto stow/deploy system in the Riptide Ulterra with a "Worm Drive" system which is more reliable even in the toughest salt water environments. With available shaft lengths up to 100" the Instinct can be mounted on larger boats weighing up to 12,000 lbs If you are in the market for the most advanced auto-stow and deploy trolling motor designed for the harshest saltwater fishing conditions, there's no substitute for the Riptide Instinct. Water Type: Saltwater and Freshwater Shaft Length(s): The Riptide Instinct is available with a 60", 72", 87" and 100" shaft lengths. For help selecting the appropriate shaft length for your boat, please see our Shaft Length Selection Guide. Motor Features: QUEST series brushless, dual voltage (24v/36v) motor Auto-stow and deploy with power trim (all-new "worm drive" system) Advanced GPS Technology and One Boat Network integration with Humminbird fish finders Redesigned, full size wireless remote Bluetooth Smartphone App Real-time battery monitor Digital Maximizer Technology Weedless Wedge Prop Carbon Fiber shaft MKA-60 Bow Mount Stabilizer Kit (n/a on 60" models) Ethernet networking cable and adapter cable bundle for One Boat Network and Humminbird integration. Click Here to learn more about these motor features Available Upgrades: None Available Split Mounting Details: This motor is bolted directly to the bow of the boat using the included mounting hardware, and requires drilling 6 bolts into the hull for installation. Ideally, it's best to have access to the underside of the mounting platform in order to secure and fasten the bolting hardware. Due to the weight and torque of the Riptide Instinct QUEST motors deck reinforcement may be required. If reinforcement is necessary, Minn Kota makes a Deck Reinforcement Kit or you can have a qualified fabricator install an alternative. If you wish to take the motor on and off your boat, you can also opt for a quick release bracket which is a very popular choice. This Riptide Instinct requires the more heavily reinforced RTA-55 Quick Release Bracket Motor Mount Dimensions: 26 11/16" length x 10 9/16" width Mounting Template and Motor Dimensions: Download Riptide Instinct Footprint and Dimensions Motor Voltage and Batteries: The Riptide Instinct QUEST is a dual voltage (24v/36v) motor. Depending on the thrust requirements of your boat and fishing conditions you can wire this motor for 24v or 36v. When wired to 2 x 12v deep cycle batteries (24v), the Instinct will provide up to 90 lbs max thrust. When wired to 3 x 12v deep cycle batteries, the Instinct will provide up to 115 lbs max thrust. For more information on the proper batteries to purchase for your trolling motor, see our Trolling Motor Battery Selection Guide. Motor Wiring Details: The Riptide Instinct can be wired directly to the batteries or it can be used in conjunction with a plug and receptacle for a cleaner, more professional installation. If using a quick release bracket, a plug and receptacle like the Minn Kota MKR-28 will allow you to plug and unplug the motor for easy removal and re-mounting. To protect your motor from control board damage installing a 60amp circuit breaker is highly recommended. Shielded, marine grade wiring should be used to connect the motor to the power source (aka batteries!). To determine the appropriate gauge wiring download this circuit breaker and wiring table. If you are using lead acid or AGM batteries, they must be wired "in series" to create the proper voltage for this motor. For instructions on how to properly wire 12v batteries in series, take a look at our 24v-36v trolling motor wiring diagram. Power Lead Length: Two 5' power leads (red and black) ending in terminal rings (aka lugs). Minn Kota motors do not come from the factory with trolling motor power plugs. A new power plug can be crimped or heat shrunk onto the power leads; make sure to have a matching receptacle installed in the hull. If you are replacing an existing motor that has a plug already installed, you can transfer it to the new motor's power leads. NOTE: Although most power plugs and receptacles are universally compatible regardless of voltage, make sure that they are rated at 60amps or more. Minn Kota and Marinco offer high-quality, reliable plug and receptacle sets. Pedal Cord Length: 18' Cord What Is Included: Saltwater Riptide Instinct (White) trolling motor with Advanced GPS Advanced GPS wireless remote control 30' Ethernet networking cable (For Humminbird network connection) Humminbird Helix networking and sonar adapter cables MKA-60 Bow Mount Stabilizer bar (72", 87" and 100" models) 5' Power leads Mounting hardware Owners manual and Installation Guide What Else Is Required: Batteries, Battery Charger, Circuit Breaker and marine-grade wiring. If you also wish to take the motor on and off your boat: A power plug/receptacle and quick release bracket will make your life simpler! Split Amperage Draw: 60 amps at maximum speed Motor Run Time: Important Note: Calculating run time is very difficult due to the many factors involved. As you likely won't be running your trolling motor 100% of the time, the actual amount of on-the-water time will be longer than continuous motor run times listed below. Trolling motor run time can vary depending on the boat, operating conditions (winds, waves, etc) and the type of battery used. Listed below are run-time estimates assuming a 100 amp hour rated batteries. To learn more, please see our article on calculating motor run time. 20+ Hours: At slow, trolling speeds that draw 5 amps or less 4.8 Hours: Approx. run time with throttle 50% open 2.4 Hours: Approx. run time with the motor at full throttle Stow and Deploy Method: The Riptide Instinct is an auto-stow and deploy motor. With just the push of a button on the wireless remote, the foot pedal (or even your phone!) you can remotely raise and lower the motor. Motor Steering Method: The motor is steered via the included Advanced GPS remote control and/or multi-function foot pedal. The Instinct can also connect (aka network) to compatible Humminbird fishfinders via an ethernet connection. This networking feature is part of Minn Kota's "One Boat Network" and allows you to control your motor directly from the Humminbird and tap in to additional auto-navigation and mapping features. Download Minn Kota's One Boat Network smartphone app to control your motor directly from your phone and sync up with your Humminbird for mapping and numerous additional auto-navigation features. To learn more about The One Boat Network, click on the following link: Advanced GPS Overview Shaft Adjustment: The Riptide Instinct has an auto-trim feature which allows you to raise and lower the prop height for optimal prop depth depending on your fishing conditions Motor Speed: All Riptide Instinct motors are variable speed. Split Manuals: Riptide Instinct Installation Guide Riptide Instinct Owners Manual Riptide Instinct Quick Reference Guide Advanced GPS Remote Quick Start Guide One Boat Network App and Pairing Instructions Warranty Period: Two Years. An additional 3rd year of warranty coverage is available when you register your Riptide Instinct with Minn Kota Warranty Details: The motor's carbon fiber shaft carries a lifetime guarantee. If it's ever broken - regardless of the circumstances - Minn Kota will replace it at no charge. The rest of the motor carries a two year warranty (3 years when registered with Minn Kota) backed up by hundreds of local Minn Kota service centers across the country. Click here to locate a Minn Kota Certified Service Center near you. Box Dimensions: Box dimensions and weight vary by motor: Model 1358560 - 14"H x 18"W x 77"L WT: 104 lbs Model 1358561 - 15"H x 18"W x 89"L WT: 115 lbs Model 1358562 - 15"H x 18"W x 105"L WT: 115 lbs Model 1358563 - 14"H x 18"W x 117"L WT: 117 lbs Split
