Minn Kota PowerDrive trolling motors are electric-steer bow-mount motors, offered in freshwater models and Riptide models built for saltwater use.
Thrust is in each model name: the PowerDrive 55 and PowerDrive 70 for freshwater, and the Riptide PowerDrive 55 and Riptide PowerDrive 70 for saltwater. Their listings recommend them for small to medium v-hull, flats and general fishing boats, so match the thrust and shaft to your hull before you order.
Minn Kota PowerDrive Trolling Motors in stock (4)
| Model | Thrust | Water | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minn Kota PowerDrive 55 Trolling Motor | 55 lb | Freshwater | $999.99 |
| Minn Kota PowerDrive 70 Trolling Motor | 70 lb | Freshwater | $1,169.99 |
| Minn Kota Riptide PowerDrive 55 Trolling Motor | 55 lb | Saltwater | $1,659.99 |
| Minn Kota Riptide PowerDrive 70 Trolling Motor | 70 lb | Saltwater | $1,959.99 |
Minn Kota PowerDrive features
- Electric steering: every PowerDrive and Riptide PowerDrive is described as an electric-steer bow-mount trolling motor.
- Freshwater or saltwater: the Riptide PowerDrive models are built for saltwater use as part of Minn Kota’s Riptide range.
- Voltage on freshwater models: the PowerDrive 55 lists 12 volts and the PowerDrive 70 lists 24 volts.
- Shaft length: all four models list a 54″ shaft; the PowerDrive 70 also comes in 60″.
- Small to medium boats: listings recommend boats up to 18′ (PowerDrive 55), 20′ (PowerDrive 70) and 21′ (Riptide PowerDrive 55 and 70).
Which Minn Kota PowerDrive model?
Pick freshwater or Riptide first, then thrust: 55 lb or 70 lb, as shown in the model name. As a rule of thumb, allow roughly 2 lb of thrust per 100 lb of fully loaded boat weight.
See also: all trolling motors · Maxxum vs PowerDrive · foot pedal vs remote · 12V vs 24V vs 36V · saltwater trolling motors · trolling motor size guide · how to wire a 24 volt trolling motor · Minn Kota.
Shipping is a flat $80.00 per order to US addresses, with 15-day free returns. Not sure which one fits? Ask a parts specialist.