Minn Kota Riptide Fortrex 80 Saltwater Bow-Mount Trolling Motor | 24V | 80 lb | 52" Shaft

Minn Kota Riptide Fortrex 80 — Built for Saltwater. Built to Last.

The Minn Kota Riptide Fortrex 80 is a heavy-duty saltwater bow-mount trolling motor engineered for anglers who fish big water and demand all-day reliability. With 80 lbs of thrust on a 24V system and a 52" shaft, the Fortrex is built for center consoles, bay boats, and inshore flats boats where corrosion resistance and raw power are non-negotiable.

The Fortrex's signature Mono-Arm design eliminates the traditional two-arm bracket, giving you a cleaner, stronger mount with less hardware to corrode. Pair that with Minn Kota's Digital Maximizer technology — which stretches battery life up to 5x longer than conventional motors — and you have a motor that keeps running long after the competition has headed back to the dock.

Key Features

• 80 lbs Thrust / 24V — Moves boats up to 24 ft in saltwater conditions with authority
• 52" Shaft — Ideal for bay boats and center consoles with moderate freeboard
• Mono-Arm Bracket — Single-arm design is stronger, cleaner, and more corrosion-resistant than traditional two-arm mounts
• Digital Maximizer — Draws only the power you need at any speed setting — extends battery runtime up to 5x
• i-Pilot GPS System — Spot-Lock, AutoPilot, iTrack, and Record-A-Track built in
• Wireless Remote Included — Full motor control from anywhere on the boat
• Saltwater Corrosion Protection — Marine-grade components, sealed electronics, and sacrificial anodes throughout
• One-Hand Stow/Deploy — Lever-lock system deploys and stows with one hand
• 2-Year Warranty — Minn Kota's industry-leading coverage

Specs

• Thrust: 80 lbs
• Voltage: 24V
• Shaft Length: 52"
• Mount Type: Bow-Mount
• Water Type: Saltwater
• Steering: Cable Steer
• GPS: i-Pilot
• Warranty: 2 Years

Learning Center

• How to Choose the Right Shaft Length for Your Trolling Motor
• Best Trolling Motors for Bay Boats (2026)
• 2026 Guide to the Best Offshore Trolling Motors