MINN KOTA RIPTIDE INSTINCT QUEST User Manual

e. Review the mounting considerations at the beginning
of the Installation section for proper clearance. Place
the motor on the bow of the boat at the intended
mounting location, as close to the centerline or keel
as possible. Ensure there is enough room for the
Shaft and Control Head and that they do not extend
o the side of the boat. The motor can be installed
on either the Port or Starboard side of the bow,
based on personal preference.
f. Position the motor so that the Slot in the Base
Extrusion is positioned beyond the boat Gunwale.
For proper clearance, the entire Slot must be visible
beyond the Gunwale. When the motor is deployed,
there must be a minimum required distance of 1½"
between the Gunwale and the bottom of the Steering
Housing and Shaft.
GunwaleGunwale
SlotSlot
BowBow
KeelKeel
3
OutboardOutboard
InboardInboard
StarboardStarboard
PortPort
3e
3f
Drilling LocationsDrilling Locations
Drilling LocationsDrilling Locations
Base ExtrusionBase Extrusion
OutboardOutboard
4
h. With the motor at the intended mounting location,
take an Awl or similar tool and mark all six mounting
holes in the Base Extrusion.
i. Slide the motor aside to drill the mounting holes.
Drill through the boat deck using a Drill and a 3/8”
Drill Bit on all six marked locations.
j. Reposition the motor over the drilled holes to install
mounting hardware.
NOTICE: New mounting holes are required when
upgrading from an Ulterra to a Riptide Instinct QUEST.
New mounting holes will accommodate the higher
thrust motor and ensure the installation is secure.
NOTICE: The mounting surface for the Riptide Instinct
QUEST must be flat. Rubber Washers can be used to
shim the Base Extrusion flat before hardware is tightened.
1½" 1½"
MinimumMinimum
GunwaleGunwale
ShaftShaft
Steering Steering
HousingHousing
3f
g. When mounting the Riptide Instinct QUEST, all
six mounting holes must be used. If the desired
mounting location does not allow for all six mounting
holes, a Boat Deck Reinforcement Kit (1854058)
should be used or a new mounting location selected.
4h
CAUTION
Illustrations are for reference only. Do not deploy the motor
until it is fully mounted to the boat. Deploying the motor
before it is mounted to the boat may cause injury.
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INSTALLING THE RIPTIDE INSTINCT QUEST

MINN KOTA RIPTIDE INSTINCT QUEST Specifications

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Brand	MINN KOTA
Model	RIPTIDE INSTINCT QUEST
Category	Engine
Language	English