Minn Kota Riptide PowerDrive Next Gen 55
#13 in Bow mountFull review
For small saltwater and bay boats that want GPS anchoring at the lowest price in the Riptide line.
Amazon $1,728.72$1,728.72
The Minn Kota Riptide PowerDrive Next Gen 55 rates 2.5 among bow mount trolling motors; the Minn Kota Riptide Transom 55 rates 2.4 among transom mount ones. The Minn Kota Riptide Transom 55 costs $1,138.73 less ($589.99 vs $1,728.72).
Minn Kota Riptide Transom 55
#15 in Transom mountFull review
For saltwater skiffs and inshore boats that need a simple tiller motor that will not corrode.
Amazon $589.99$589.99
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different mount classes (bow mount and transom mount), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own mount peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Minn Kota Riptide PowerDrive Next Gen 55 | Minn Kota Riptide Transom 55 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.5/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 35% | 24 $31.43 per lb of thrust ($1,728.72, 55 lb) | 0 $10.73 per lb of thrust ($589.99, 55 lb) |
| Thrust 25% | 0 55 lb of thrust | 50 55 lb of thrust |
| Features 25% | 50 wireless remote, GPS anchor | 25 variable speed |
| Warranty 15% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Minn Kota Riptide PowerDrive Next Gen 55 | Minn Kota Riptide Transom 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | ||
| Thrust | 55 lb | 55 lb |
| Voltage | - | 12 V |
| Speed control | - | Variable |
| Battery meter | Yes | Yes |
| Saltwater rated | Yes | Yes |
| Mount and control | ||
| Mount | Bow | Transom |
| Shaft length | 54 in | 42 in |
| Steering | Remote | Hand |
| Wireless remote | Yes | No |
| GPS anchor | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 20 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2026-10-06 | - |