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Enhanced Spot-Lock®
Minn Kota’s latest compatible motors offer up to 50% tighter position holding compared with previous Minn Kota trolling motors. Hold on productive water with less time spent correcting the boat.
← Discover the new Minn KotaTrolling motors / Connected boat controlGET TO THE FISH.
GET TO THE FISH.
STAY ON THE FISH.
MINN KOTA® TROLLING MOTORS
From precise GPS positioning to fish finder integration, Minn Kota trolling motors put boat control at the centre of the connected fishing system.
Freshwater · Saltwater · QUEST brushless technology
01 / The new generationMORE CONTROL.
MORE CONTROL.
LESS CORRECTION.
New navigation and integration features help turn the fish finder’s view into precise boat positioning.
02
Instant Response Steering
Compatible electric-steer brushless motors offer a faster, more responsive steering experience with a new foot pedal. Confirm the motor generation and control package when specifying this feature.
03
Wireless fish finder integration
Compatible new-generation motors and X Series displays connect wirelessly, putting boat positioning and fish finder control together in one system.
04
Navigation that takes action
Draw & Navigate™ turns an on-screen route into motor movement. Intelligent Depth Control™ responds to depth changes with supported positioning actions, including Spot-Lock and compatible shallow water anchors.
New-generation features depend on the exact motor, fish finder, software and connected equipment. Confirm support for the UK model you are ordering; a wireless remote does not by itself confirm wireless fish finder integration.
02 / Start with the applicationFRESHWATER
FRESHWATER
OR SALTWATER?
FRESHWATER
Choose around the fishing style, control preference and installation: responsive foot-pedal steering, automated deployment or versatile GPS positioning.
Ultrex · Ulterra · Terrova · PowerDriveSALTWATER
Start with a Riptide motor designed for marine use. Specify thrust and shaft length for the boat, bow height, wind, tide and wave conditions.
Riptide Instinct · Riptide Terrova · Riptide PowerDriveFreshwater motors are not recommended for saltwater use. Saltwater Riptide motors can also be used in freshwater.
03 / QUEST brushless technologyBUILT
BUILT
FOR MORE.
QUEST reworks the motor and mount around a 24/36V dual-voltage brushless platform. Choose 90 lb of thrust at 24V or 115 lb at 36V, with reinforced components built for demanding fishing conditions.
Brushless power
Dual-voltage architecture with efficient power delivery.
Reinforced construction
Reworked mounts, brackets, shafts and pivot points.
Battery management
Real-time battery monitoring and an Eco Mode option.
Specify the sonar
Integrated sonar options vary by family and model; Riptide Instinct has no built-in sonar.
04 / Find the right familyA MOTOR FOR
A MOTOR FOR
HOW YOU FISH.
Start with the application. Then choose the exact thrust, shaft length, control package and sonar configuration.
Freshwater / Foot-pedal control
ULTREX QUEST
Best suited to: Hands-on freshwater fishingPower-assisted cable steering gives direct foot-pedal control, with GPS positioning ready when you need to hold your spot.
View Ultrex modelsFreshwater / Automated deployment
ULTERRA QUEST
Best suited to: Convenience and automationAuto Stow & Deploy and Power Trim let you launch, retrieve and adjust the motor without reaching over the bow.
View Ulterra modelsFreshwater / Versatile GPS control
TERROVA
Best suited to: Everyday positioning and controlElectric steering, GPS positioning and remote control provide a versatile freshwater setup. Select the thrust, shaft and sonar package for the boat.
View Terrova modelsSaltwater / Automated QUEST control
RIPTIDE INSTINCT QUEST
Best suited to: Coastal boats and demanding conditionsA saltwater QUEST platform combining brushless power with Auto Stow & Deploy and Power Trim. Specify shaft length around bow height and sea conditions.
View Riptide Instinct modelsFreshwater / Accessible control
POWERDRIVE
Best suited to: A straightforward starting pointChoose the control package first. GPS-equipped remote models provide Spot-Lock; foot-pedal versions are a separate configuration.
View PowerDrive modelsLooking for another saltwater configuration? Explore the wider Riptide range alongside Instinct.
View Riptide TerrovaView Riptide PowerDrive05 / Specification guideWHICH MOTOR
WHICH MOTOR
DO I NEED?
Work through five installation decisions before choosing the final product.
01Water type
Use freshwater families for lakes and rivers. For saltwater or brackish-water applications, start with a suitable Riptide model.
02Boat size, thrust and voltage
Record the boat’s fully loaded weight, including people, fuel and equipment, then consider wind and current. Boat length alone is not enough to specify thrust.
- Check the motor’s required battery voltage and the available battery-bank space.
- For the featured QUEST models, 24V delivers 90 lb and 36V delivers 115 lb.
- Include wiring, protection and charging requirements in the installation specification.
03Shaft length
Measure from the intended bow mounting surface to the waterline with the boat normally loaded. Allow for bow movement in the conditions where it will operate.
- Use the selected family’s shaft-selection and installation guidance.
- Check clearance for stowing, deploying and trimming the motor.
- A boat’s overall length does not establish the correct shaft length.
04Control method
Choose foot pedal, remote operation or automated deployment around how the angler uses the boat.
- Ultrex QUEST: power-assisted cable steering with foot-pedal control.
- Ulterra QUEST / Riptide Instinct QUEST: Auto Stow & Deploy and Power Trim.
- Terrova: electric steering; confirm the supplied pedal and remote.
- PowerDrive: select the control version carefully. Remote/GPS versions and foot-pedal versions are separate configurations.
05Sonar and system compatibility
Decide whether the installation needs no built-in sonar, Dual Spectrum CHIRP or an imaging-equipped motor. Then check the exact fish finder, sonar connector, adapter and network requirements.
- Built-in sonar and motor navigation are separate compatibility checks.
- CHO fish finders need an appropriate connected sonar source; the motor alone does not guarantee the required sonar modes.
- Confirm whether X Series motor control uses the new wireless connection or requires other supported network hardware.
06 / Selected Marathon productsFOUR WAYS
FOUR WAYS
TO BUILD YOUR SETUP.
Representative configurations from Marathon’s product range. Open the product for full specifications, trade ordering and availability enquiries.
Foot-pedal performance
ULTREX QUEST
90/115 lb · 60″ · MEGA Side Imaging · Micro Remote24/36V QUEST platform with built-in MEGA Side Imaging and a corded foot pedal.
Marathon SKU: 1368922View this configurationAutomated boat control
ULTERRA QUEST
90/115 lb · 72″ · Dual Spectrum CHIRP · Wireless Remote24/36V QUEST platform with Auto Stow & Deploy, Power Trim and built-in Dual Spectrum CHIRP.
Marathon SKU: 1358542View this configurationVersatile freshwater choice
TERROVA
80 lb · 60″ · 24V · Wireless RemoteBrushed 80 lb motor with Spot-Lock and wireless remote. This listed configuration has no built-in sonar.
Marathon SKU: 1358380MView this configurationSaltwater flagship
RIPTIDE INSTINCT QUEST
90/115 lb · 72″ · 24/36V · Wireless RemoteSaltwater QUEST construction with Auto Stow & Deploy and Power Trim. No built-in sonar in this configuration.
Marathon SKU: 1358561View this configurationImages illustrate the family; the linked product specification defines the shaft, controls and sonar supplied. Current stock and trade pricing are available from Marathon.
07 / The connected fishing systemBETTER
BETTER
TOGETHER.
Pair a compatible Minn Kota trolling motor with an X Series fish finder to bring navigation, positioning and sonar into one connected fishing system.
Specify the connection as well as the motor. New-generation wireless features and existing network installations have different compatibility requirements. Marathon can help check the motor generation, software and required hardware.
08 / Family comparisonCOMPARE
COMPARE
YOUR OPTIONS.
Compare the main differences, then use the product page to select the exact UK configuration.
On smaller screens, swipe the table sideways. The feature column stays visible.
| Feature | ULTREX QUEST | ULTERRA QUEST | TERROVA | RIPTIDE INSTINCT QUEST | POWERDRIVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water type | Freshwater | Freshwater | Freshwater | Saltwater; also freshwater | Freshwater |
| Steering / control | Power-assisted cable steer | Electric steer | Electric steer | Electric steer | Electric steer |
| QUEST platform | Yes | Yes | Separate brushed and QUEST versions* | Yes | No |
| Auto Stow & Deploy | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Power Trim | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Spot-Lock | Yes | Yes | GPS-equipped models | Yes | GPS-equipped remote models |
| Wireless remote | Micro Remote / model dependent | Yes; check supplied package | Yes on remote-equipped models | Yes; check supplied package | Remote versions available |
| Foot pedal | Corded heel-toe cable pedal | Electric pedal | Electric pedal; check package | Compatible electric pedal; check inclusion | Separate pedal versions; not interchangeable with GPS remote versions |
| Built-in sonar options | DSC / MEGA Side Imaging; model dependent | DSC / MEGA Side Imaging; model dependent | None / DSC / imaging options; generation dependent | None | None / DSC; model dependent |
| Typical thrust options* | 90 lb at 24V / 115 lb at 36V | 90 lb at 24V / 115 lb at 36V | Brushed: 55 / 80 / 112 lb; QUEST: 90 / 115 lb | 90 lb at 24V / 115 lb at 36V | 45 / 55 / 70 lb; generation dependent |
| Typical shaft options* | 45″ / 52″ / 60″ | 45″ / 60″ / 72″ | Brushed: 45″ / 54″ / 60″ / 72″; QUEST options vary | 60″ / 72″ / 84″ / 100″ | 48″ / 54″ / 60″; generation dependent |
| Best suited to | Direct foot-pedal freshwater control | Automated freshwater deployment | Versatile freshwater positioning | Automated saltwater deployment | Accessible entry into boat control |
| New wireless X Series features | Confirm motor generation and software | Confirm motor generation and software | Confirm motor generation and software | Confirm motor generation and software | Confirm motor generation and software |
| View family / configuration | View familyFeatured configuration | View familyFeatured configuration | View familyFeatured configuration | View familyFeatured configuration | View family45 lb / 54″ Micro Remote |
*Indicative manufacturer family options across generations, not confirmation that every combination is available from Marathon. The featured Terrova 80 is a brushed model; QUEST Terrova is a separate variant. DSC means Dual Spectrum CHIRP. Sonar, controls and accessories vary by exact package.
Technical references: QUEST technology · Terrova · PowerDrive options. Representative UK configurations are linked above.
Marathon Leisure / Your trade-only distributorSPECIFY THE RIGHT
SPECIFY THE RIGHT
MINN KOTA MOTOR.
From thrust and shaft length to sonar integration and fish finder compatibility, Marathon Leisure can help trade customers choose the right setup.
Contact your account manager or the sales team for trade pricing, current stock and help specifying the installation.
