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Imagine gliding silently across salty bays or open inlets, your boat holding steady over a school of reds without lifting a finger. The Minn Kota Riptide Ulterra 80 with i-Pilot and Bluetooth turns that vision into reality for serious saltwater anglers. This bow-mount powerhouse delivers 80 pounds of thrust on a 54-inch shaft, powered by a reliable 24-volt system drawing up to 56 amps. Engineered for harsh marine environments, it combines effortless operation with pinpoint precision, letting you focus on the fight rather than the motor.
Wave goodbye to manual hassle. Auto Stow/Deploy lifts your motor in and out of the water with a single button press on the i-Pilot remote, foot pedal, or compatible Humminbird display. Power Trim adjusts depth on the fly for varying conditions like choppy swells or shallow flats. Bluetooth connectivity pairs seamlessly with your smartphone app, giving you full command over speed, steering, and advanced functions from up to 150 feet away. Whether you're casting from the bow or netting from the stern, control stays in your hands—or pocket.
i-Pilot GPS transforms your outings with Spot-Lock, anchoring your position automatically against wind, current, or tide shifts—accurate to within feet. Jog the spot five feet any direction without resetting. Record and replay proven paths with cruise control, or engage AutoPilot to steer hands-free toward structure or waypoints. The integrated battery meter keeps you informed on remaining charge, preventing unexpected cutoffs mid-battle. Digital Maximizer tech optimizes power draw for up to five times longer runtime, squeezing every amp from your deep-cycle batteries.
Salt doesn't stand a chance. Advanced corrosion protection layers grit-blasted alloys, aluminum coatings, and marine-grade powder paint on the lower unit. Fully encapsulated electronics and waterproof connections shrug off spray and submersion. A sacrificial zinc anode draws corrosive attention away from vital components. The indestructible composite shaft flexes under impact from logs or oyster bars, backed by a lifetime guarantee. Paired with the Weedless Wedge 2 prop's swept-back blades, it powers through grass, seaweed, or mud without stalling or draining power.
Large windings and advanced bearings keep the motor running whisper-quiet and cooler than competitors, reducing noise that spooks wary trout or flounder. Variable speed control in forward and reverse lets you dial in finesse for sight-fishing or brute force for drifting live bait. Electric steering ensures smooth, responsive handling, ideal for skinny water poling skiffs or larger center consoles.
Yes, it's specifically designed for saltwater with advanced corrosion protection, sealed electronics, and a sacrificial anode to withstand harsh marine conditions.
The standard package focuses on remote and app control, but compatible foot pedals are available separately for hands-free operation.
Spot-Lock holds position within a few feet, even in current or wind, and the Jog feature lets you fine-tune by five feet increments.
It runs on 24 volts, typically two 12-volt deep-cycle marine batteries wired in series for optimal performance and runtime.
Absolutely—Bluetooth links to the free Minn Kota app on iOS or Android for speed, steering, Spot-Lock, and software updates.
It comes with a two-year warranty, plus a lifetime guarantee on the composite shaft.
Yes, integrates with select Humminbird models for stow/deploy and control directly from the fish finder screen.
Stow, deploy, trim and operate your motor from anywhere on the boat. Riptide Ulterra features Auto Stow/Deploy and Power Trim, and comes with your choice of i-Pilot(R) or i-Pilot(R) Link™. Fish from anywhere. Dominate everywhere. Every Minn Kota lower unit runs cool to extend trolling motor life, and stays quiet.
Riptide Ulterra 80 Trolling Motor w/iPilot & Bluetooth 24V-80lb-54"
TELL YOUR MOTOR TO GO STOW & DEPLOY ITSELF.
Stow, deploy, trim and operate your motor from anywhere on the boat. It's not magic, but it's close. Riptide Ulterra features Auto Stow/Deploy and Power Trim, and comes with i-Pilot. Fish from anywhere. Dominate everywhere.
Auto Stow/Deploy
Nothing makes fishing easier than Riptide Ulterra. Auto Stow/Deploy lets you get your motor in and out of the water using the included i-Pilot remote.
Power Trim
Once your motor's in the water, Power Trim lets you easily adjust the motor depth for changing conditions, using your remote. Ulterra handles the busy work, so you can focus on fishing.
Integrated Battery Meter
In addition to showing the remote battery life, your i-Pilot remote will also show you the state of your motor's batteries, so you'll never have to guess how much longer you have on the water.
Digital Maximzer™
Motors with Digital Maximizer provide up to five times longer run time on a single charge by drawing only as much power as you need, so they don't waste any energy. These motors are variable speed, so dial in your precise speed and let Digital Maximizer deliver the right amount of power, while conserving your battery - extending your time on the water.
Weedless Wedge 2 Prop
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.
Advantage Minn Kota
Indestructible Composite Shaft: 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 guarantee it for life.
Cool, Quiet, Power:Nothing runs cooler or quieter 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.
Saltwater Advantage
Advanced Corrosion Protection: Riptide's premium-grade alloys are fortified by a multi-step cleaning process, tough-as-nails armor plating & a durable, saltwater-resistant powder coat paint. With layers of protection, the elements are truly protected.
Fully Encapsulated Electronics: Marine-grade urethane fully encapsulates Riptide control boards to protect the electronic circuitry. All electrical connections are sealed with waterproof heat-shrink tubing to keep saltwater out.
Sacrificial Anode: We use metals that are properly balanced & a composite shaft to ward off galvanic corrosion. So the only piece left for saltwater to attack is this little zinc anode, which absorbs corrosion so the rest of the motor doesn't have to.
2-Year Warranty
This motor is backed up with Minn Kota's two-year warranty.
Specifications
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (dehp) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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