Designed for dependable operation, Minn-Kota Rip Tide Trolling Motors feature an energy-saving, cool-running, marinized design.Ideal for use in corrosive saltwater, Rip Tide Trolling motor construction boasts premium-grade alloys, tough-as-nails armor plating and durable, saltwater-resistant powdercoat paint. Electronics include control boards that are fully encapsulated with marine-grade urethane and all electrical connections are sealed with waterproof heat-shrink tubing to keep saltwater out.Along with a saltwater-resistant design, Rip Tide Trolling motors run cool, with extra-large windings and commutators that dissipate heat for extended battery life and longer motor life.Key Features Digital speed control provides up to five times longer run time per battery chargePush-to-test battery meter tells you how much charge you have leftPower Prop delivers extra power to push through vegetationFully marinized saltwater designSacrificial anode included to guard against galvanic corrosionComposite shaft is stronger than steel and flexes (rather than breaks) upon impactLifetime warranty on composite shaftDesigned for quiet operationUnique bearing system reduces friction to cut fish-spooking noiseFor installation, wiring, service and maintenance, see the Minn-Kota Riptide Transom-Mount Trolling Motor User Manual.