Minn Kota Riptide 112lb Thrust Transom Mount Speed Test

I did a speed test with my new transom mounted 36v 112lb thrust system. It pushed my 1654 aluminum boat 4-4.5mph. This test was done after running for about an hour, so not fresh off the charger. By the end of the day it was still pushing me 3.8-4.3mph. I should also mention I added 185lbs in weight (batteries/charger), and these are the numbers it put out.
Previously I was running a 12v 55lb thrust transom mount. On a fresh battery I would go 2.7-3mph, but after an hour it would go 2-2.5mph, and in 2 hours is was dead.

[@carstx]

Thanks for posting this video.

[@meatloafmondayz9262]

Thanks , Needed that info 👍🏽 Do you Need 2 batteries ? What battery/ Batteries do you Use ?

[@SammyBenitez]

You need one battery every 12v. This 36v motor uses 3 batteries. I use the lead cell Duracell group 31 deep cycle/marine batteries. I have a video on my channel talking about them “what’s the best trolling motor battery”

[@meatloafmondayz9262]

@@SammyBenitez - Damm 🤦‍♂️ Ok, Thanks , going to check it out 👍🏽

[@solidsnake4022]

@@SammyBenitez 112 lbs and can't teach top speed of 5mph?

[@SammyBenitez]

@@solidsnake4022 I hit 4.5mph with wood deck and framing and 6 group 31 batteries plus me and my gear on a 1648. I just put a Kipawah prop and I’m hitting 5.1mph now

[@dotdotsteviebeeo]

Thanks man. How long is your boat? I have an 11’ plastic Coleman crawdad boat I’m thinking about loading one up to

[@SammyBenitez]

Mine is 16’

[@mikehurtuk2848]

I'm thinking about putting one on a 12" pelican

[@jimmielittle877]

How fast do you think I could get up to on a 110 lb. Sun Dolphin American 12' Jon Boat? 5.5?6? Mph

[@SammyBenitez]

I think 6mph is possible. I lost about 120lbs (lithium batteries) from my boat and added the kipawa prop and I’m getting 5.3mph now

[@jimmielittle877]

Riptide 112 should run 6+ on a polymer Jon Boat

[@jimmielittle877]

Kipawah prop 5.1 mph bet American 12' would run 6.5-7 mph

[@Bugs11000]

An 86 lbs thust trolling 24v brushless motor would be faster. It compares to a 3hp gas motor.

[@SammyBenitez]

Brushless would be more reliable. I’ve never tested if they are faster than brushed motors

[@JackSparrow-nq5wh]

Any brand you recommend on the brushless?

[@garywelker8398]

and a 3 hp motor will go 5 mph.

[@jasonmitchell2440]

You only have 12v going to the motor

[@SammyBenitez]

@@jasonmitchell2440 no, 36v = three 12v motors

[@jasonmitchell2440]

Look at your German. It says 12

[@SammyBenitez]

@@jasonmitchell2440 I have the Garmin hooked up to a separate 12v. It’s not on the same battery bank as my motor

[@tommymetz5563]

Huh. My friends garmin will push his 21ft triton fish and ski 4.9mph. That doesn't seem great.

[@SammyBenitez]

Different shape hull, also thrusting from the bow would yield a higher speed in most cases as well.
Garmin Force is also a 36v, so basically pushing same lb thrust.