Minn Kota Riptide Terrova QUEST 90/115 Trolling Motor

Brushless dual-voltage underwater motor pods anchor the Minn Kota Riptide Terrova QUEST Motor, delivering high-output brushless efficiency for commercial charter captains and offshore center consoles. Operating on dual 24V or 36V DC systems with a 72-inch carbon-fiber reinforced shaft, this motor delivers up to 115 lbs of thrust to pin heavy saltwater vessels in turbulent tidal currents.

A heavy-duty cast aluminum pivot bracket supports an upgraded carbon-fiber composite shaft designed to withstand extreme offshore wave slap without flexing into boat hulls. The brushless motor pod eliminates commutators and carbon brushes, transferring rotational torque directly to the heavy-duty propeller. Weighing 64 lbs dry, this motor pulls 60A at peak 36V throttle, fitting a stowed deck boundary measuring 83 inches long by 14 inches wide.

Key Features of Minn Kota Riptide Terrova QUEST

Charter captains who buy Minn Kota Riptide Terrova QUEST motor systems invest in industrial commercial power equipment engineered for extreme saltwater conditions. Its brushless motor design operates without electrical brush friction, eradicating sonar clutter on high-frequency side-scan chartplotters while optimizing onboard lithium battery endurance.

- 115 lbs of peak thrust on 36V power holds heavy center consoles over deep wrecks against ripping ocean currents.
- 72-inch carbon-fiber composite shaft maintains propeller immersion through deep waves without surface cavitation blowout.
- Brushless direct-drive lower unit operates without carbon brushes, delivering silent propulsion and cooler running temperatures.
- Dual-voltage capability allows operation on 24V systems at 90 lbs thrust or 36V systems at 115 lbs thrust.
- Riptide Terrova QUEST saltwater motor platform links directly with Humminbird fishfinders via One-Boat Network integration.
- Enhanced Spot-Lock GPS virtual anchor incorporates drift-monitoring software to hold coordinates in rolling ocean swells.
- Heavy-duty prop chops through dense floating kelp and sargassum weed without thermal motor cutoffs.
- Reinforced lift-assist bracket uses high-torque gas springs to cushion stowage on elevated bow decks.

Thrust Curves Battery Amp Draw

Producing 90 lbs of thrust at 24V and 115 lbs at 36V, this brushless lower unit draws 60A at wide-open throttle with exceptional thermal efficiency. Powered by a 36V 100Ah lithium iron phosphate battery, it delivers over 18 continuous hours of boat control at 45 percent throttle. The high-torque direct-drive motor chops through dense weed patches without motor bogging, emitting under 32 dB(A).

Bow Deck Installation Geometry Clearances

Fasten the cast aluminum base through the forward deck using six 316-grade stainless through-bolts and backing plates, allowing 5 inches of rubrail overhang. Connect the main power cable to a 60A waterproof marine circuit breaker using heavy 6 AWG tinned copper wire. The base fits standard heavy-duty saltwater mounting profiles.

Deck Usability Rigging Inspection Tasks

Deploying the shaft requires releasing the master stow lever and guiding the lower unit into vertical position until the mechanical latch seats firmly. This 72-inch brushless motor is not engineered for low-freeboard aluminum jon boats, small canoes, or vessels displacing under 1500 lbs.

- Rinse the entire motor assembly, shaft, and bracket thoroughly with freshwater after each outing.
- Inspect the sacrificial zinc anode for oxidation wear and replace when half depleted.
- Verify battery terminal nut torque and check 60A breaker connections every 50 runtime hours.

Manufacturer Warranty Factory Package Manifest

Minn Kota backs this motor with a 3-Year limited warranty and a lifetime composite shaft guarantee. The shipping pallet contains the Minn Kota Riptide Terrova QUEST motor, wireless remote, heading sensor puck, prop kit, stainless mounting hardware, and setup guide.