Minn Kota Maxxum trolling motors are straightforward, durable bow-mount motors, in the freshwater Maxxum 70 and Riptide models for saltwater use.
The Riptide Maxxum line covers the 55, 70 and 80, plus the Riptide Maxxum 80 Bowguard, and thrust is in each model name. Shaft lengths and recommended boat sizes differ by model, so compare them below and pick a shaft long enough to keep the motor well under the surface when the bow rises in a chop.
Minn Kota Maxxum Trolling Motors in stock (5)
| Model | Thrust | Water | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minn Kota Riptide Maxxum 55 Trolling Motor | 55 lb | Saltwater | $899.99 |
| Minn Kota Riptide Maxxum 70 Trolling Motor | 70 lb | Saltwater | $999.99 |
| Minn Kota Maxxum 70 Trolling Motor | 70 lb | Freshwater | $1,049.99 |
| Minn Kota Riptide Maxxum 80 Trolling Motor | 80 lb | Saltwater | $1,399.99 |
| Minn Kota Riptide Maxxum 80 Bowguard Trolling Motor | 80 lb | Saltwater | $1,399.99 |
Minn Kota Maxxum features
- Straightforward, durable design: every Maxxum listing describes a straightforward, durable bow-mount trolling motor.
- Freshwater or saltwater: the Maxxum 70 is built for freshwater fishing; the Riptide Maxxum models are built for saltwater use as part of Minn Kota’s Riptide range.
- Shaft choices: 42″ or 52″ on the Maxxum 70 and Riptide Maxxum 55, 52″ on the Riptide Maxxum 70 and 80, and 52″ or 62″ on the Riptide Maxxum 80 Bowguard.
- Boat fit: listings recommend boats up to 20′ (Riptide Maxxum 70), 23′ (Maxxum 70 and Riptide Maxxum 80 Bowguard) and 25′ (Riptide Maxxum 80).
Which Minn Kota Maxxum model?
For freshwater, the Maxxum 70 is the model listed here. For saltwater, choose a Riptide Maxxum by thrust. The Riptide Maxxum 80 Bowguard shares the 80 lb thrust of the Riptide Maxxum 80 but adds a 62″ shaft option and is listed for medium to large saltwater boats, including center consoles.
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