10 | minnkotamotors.com
©2021 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
INSTALLING THE RIPTIDE POWERDRIVE
c. Remove the Right Sideplate.
d. Swing the Left Sideplate out and away from the
Base Extrusion.
e. Make sure that the Power Cables from the battery
are disconnected, or that the breaker, if equipped,
is "off".
f. Place the mount as close to the centerline or keel of
the boat as possible. The motor can be installed on
either the Port or Starboard side of the boat based
on personal preference. Check
placement with the
motor in the stowed and deployed positions.
Review
the mounting considerations at the beginning of
the installation.
Deck of Boat
Keel
Right SideplateRight Sideplate
Power CablesPower Cables
Left SideplateLeft Sideplate
Base ExtrusionBase Extrusion
2
3
4
WARNING
Make sure the motor is mounted on a level surface and is
not connected to a power source.
2c
2d