Minn Kota Riptide Instinct QUEST
Riptide Instinct QUEST is a brushless bow-mounted electric motor designed for saltwater use, featuring automatic stow/deploy, precise GPS steering, and Eco Mode to extend battery life. Designed for large boats and conditions where reliability and power are essential.
Riptide Instinct QUEST is designed for open water and heavier boats—environments where waves, wind, and load demand more from a bow tiller motor than usual. It doesn’t just withstand these conditions; it’s built to perform at its best precisely in them. Available with shaft lengths up to 100” and equipped with the Minn Kota series’ most reliable automatic stow/deploy system, the Instinct delivers control and power to places other saltwater bow motors simply can’t reach.
The new QUEST series represents the next generation of Minn Kota motors. A 24/36 V dual-voltage brushless design, reinforced mount, updated drive motor, and optimized software logic deliver more torque, better efficiency, and smoother performance even under heavy load. An advanced GPS system, precise boat positioning, and battery-saving Eco Mode make the Instinct a reliable choice for situations where conditions change rapidly and boat control is critical.
The Instinct integrates directly with the One-Boat Network® system, providing access to advanced navigation and control features without the need for additional adapters. Spot-Lock, route recording, speed and heading control, and automatic boat positioning work seamlessly from the remote control, foot pedal, Humminbird sonar, or mobile app. Drift Mode provides precise boat control without drift socks or an auxiliary motor, and real-time battery monitoring displays runtime and suggests Eco Mode as the charge level drops.
The indestructible composite shaft typical of Minn Kota motors ensures shaft durability in all conditions—with a lifetime warranty. Overall, the Minn Kota Riptide Instinct QUEST is a motor designed for heavy-duty use, a long service life, and situations where boat control is not just a convenience, but a necessity.
- Instinct QUEST 90/115 lb, 87” (220.98 cm) shaft
- MKA-60 stabilizer
- Wireless remote control + lanyard
- MKP-40 propeller
- 30’ Ethernet cable
- Humminbird HELIX adapter cable
- Stabilizer Kit / MKA‑60
- Mounting accessories