Description
⚓ Minn Kota's mid-range saltwater bow mount — hand tiller control with Riptide corrosion protection. Choose between Latch & Door or Bowguard 360° mount, 5-speed or Digital Maximizer variable speed. No GPS, no remote — just solid saltwater power.
Minn Kota Riptide Maxxum
Riptide Maxxum is the mid-tier saltwater bow mount — more mount options and thrust than Riptide Transom, built tougher than entry-level motors, but without the GPS electronics of Riptide PowerDrive or Riptide Terrova. All models are hand tiller control with Riptide saltwater corrosion protection.
Maxxum variants differ by mount style, speed control, and thrust. The 55/70 lb models use a Latch & Door mount with 5-speed control. The 80 lb models add Digital Maximizer (variable speed) and are available with either Latch & Door or Bowguard 360° breakaway mount.
Riptide Maxxum Complete SKU Breakdown
| SKU | Thrust / Shaft / Voltage | Mount | ✅ In the Box | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1363420 | 55 lb / 42" / 12V | Latch & Door | ✋ Hand Tiller Control (twist-grip speed, tiller steering) Power Prop Latch & Door Mounting Hardware 5-Speed | GPS: ❌ | Bluetooth: ❌ | Sonar: ❌ 🌊 Riptide Saltwater Corrosion Protection |
Entry-level saltwater bow mount — 42" shaft for smaller boats. 5-speed control. Latch & Door bracket for easy removal. |
| 1363421 | 55 lb / 52" / 12V | Latch & Door | ✋ Hand Tiller Control (twist-grip speed, tiller steering) Power Prop Latch & Door Mounting Hardware 5-Speed | GPS: ❌ | Bluetooth: ❌ | Sonar: ❌ 🌊 Riptide Saltwater Corrosion Protection |
55 lb with longer 52" shaft — fits deeper-bow saltwater boats. |
| 1363425 | 70 lb / 52" / 24V | Latch & Door | ✋ Hand Tiller Control (twist-grip speed, tiller steering) Power Prop Latch & Door Mounting Hardware 5-Speed | GPS: ❌ | Bluetooth: ❌ | Sonar: ❌ 🌊 Riptide Saltwater Corrosion Protection |
Step up to 70 lb / 24V for boats up to roughly 3,000 lb. 5-speed control. Latch & Door bracket. |
| 1363447 | 80 lb / 52" / 24V | Latch & Door | ✋ Hand Tiller Control (twist-grip speed, tiller steering) Power Prop Latch & Door Mounting Hardware ✅ Digital Maximizer (variable speed) | GPS: ❌ | Bluetooth: ❌ | Sonar: ❌ 🌊 Riptide Saltwater Corrosion Protection |
80 lb with Digital Maximizer variable speed — up to 5x longer battery life vs. 5-speed. Latch & Door bracket for easy removal. |
| 1363445 | 80 lb / 52" / 24V | Bowguard 360° | ✋ Hand Tiller Control (twist-grip speed, tiller steering) Power Prop Bowguard 360° Mounting Hardware ✅ Digital Maximizer (variable speed) | GPS: ❌ | Bluetooth: ❌ | Sonar: ❌ 🌊 Riptide Saltwater Corrosion Protection |
Top-tier Maxxum — 80 lb with Digital Maximizer AND Bowguard 360° breakaway mount. Breaks away on impact from any direction and resets automatically. |
All models include: Hand Tiller Control, Riptide Saltwater Corrosion Protection, Composite Shaft (lifetime guarantee), Power Prop
55/70 lb models: 5-Speed Control, Latch & Door mount
80 lb models: Digital Maximizer (variable speed), choice of Latch & Door or Bowguard 360° mount
Riptide Maxxum does NOT have: GPS, Spot-Lock, Bluetooth, One-Boat Network, Wireless Remote, Foot Pedal, AutoPilot, Sonar
Key Features
- ✅ Riptide Saltwater Corrosion Protection — built for salt, brackish, and coastal environments
- ✅ Latch & Door Bracket (55/70/80 lb models) — rock-solid stow hold with easy motor removal at the end of the day
- ✅ Bowguard 360° Breakaway (80 lb model 1363445 only) — breaks away on impact from any direction and resets automatically. Dual bearing system eliminates noise.
- ✅ Digital Maximizer (80 lb models only) — variable speed control extends battery life up to 5x vs. 5-speed motors
- ✅ Hand Tiller Control — direct tiller steering from the motor head with twist-grip speed
- ✅ Composite Shaft — guaranteed for life, flexes on impact, never kinks or corrodes
Why Choose Riptide Maxxum
Riptide Maxxum fills the gap between entry-level Riptide Transom motors and the premium Riptide Fortrex. It's a proper bow-mount with hand tiller control and Riptide corrosion protection — without GPS electronics and without the Fortrex price tag. The 80 lb Bowguard model is the standout for anglers who need impact protection in tight saltwater environments.
Maxxum vs. Riptide Fortrex: Fortrex has the Mono-Arm aluminum mount, Lift-Assist deploy, and Counter Tension Stabilizer. Maxxum uses Latch & Door or Bowguard mounts. Fortrex is the heavy-duty step up; Maxxum is the mid-range value option.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Latch & Door and Bowguard 360°?
Latch & Door is a standard bracket with a latch that locks the motor in place when stowed and allows easy removal for storage or security. Bowguard 360° is a breakaway mount that breaks away on impact from any direction and automatically resets — it protects the motor and boat when you hit structure. Bowguard is only available on the 80 lb model (SKU 1363445).
What is the difference between 5-Speed and Digital Maximizer?
5-Speed gives you five fixed speed settings. Digital Maximizer gives you infinite variable speed — dial in your exact trolling speed and the motor draws only as much power as needed, extending battery life up to 5x. Digital Maximizer is only on the 80 lb models (1363445, 1363447).
Can I add GPS or a wireless remote?
No. Riptide Maxxum has no Bluetooth, no GPS, and no OBN hardware. If you want GPS → Riptide PowerDrive or Riptide Terrova.
What size Riptide Maxxum do I need?
55 lb / 12V handles saltwater boats up to roughly 2,500 lb. 70 lb / 24V handles up to roughly 3,000 lb. 80 lb / 24V handles up to roughly 4,000 lb. The 42" shaft fits small skiffs and flats boats. The 52" shaft fits standard saltwater boats.
Support
Questions? Carolina Sportsman Outfitters has been outfitting anglers with Minn Kota since 2015. Call 252-431-6001.
