minn kota

[breambros]

im looking at buying a riptide 55AP. i can get one brand new for around $970(is that good, want the normal $) also wanted to know from people that have riptides the pros and mostly the cons of it from personal use.

thanks very much to all

[Bear]

I have 2 that have copped a hiding. The real problem with them in the pedal. Just make sure you look after them and keep them clean.

[breambros]

is it hard to use, i have been reading some other threads to. is there a real prob with its movement/response being slow???

[Bear]

I personally find them easier than cable steer as the pedal is flatter which makes balancing easier. Like any electric they take a bit to get used to, but not that much. Stay tuned, I hope to announce our first Lesson Day very soon.

[Simmsy]

I asked a similar question not that long ago, here is the link to that forum.

http://www.breammaster.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=14682&highlight=maxxum+vs+riptide

[WildOne]

re price-

I was quoted 1500 for an RT55AP, battery and wiring.

Hefty discount for you there bud.

[shipcat]

best I keep my mouth shut:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[WildOne]

did I miss something?

[Stu_000]

I seem to recall shipcat not being that impressed with kotas if a previous thread is anything to go by ;)

[BoofHed]

from one Bruce to another
Man just burn the bloody thing!
Thanks shipcat
Cleaned the terminals and every thing and myne is 3 years old and that is the first time i had anny trouble with it. Its going like brand new so i wont complain Bruce

[Rod]

Originally posted by breambros
im looking at buying a riptide 55AP. i can get one brand new for around $970(is that good, want the normal $) also wanted to know from people that have riptides the pros and mostly the cons of it from personal use.

thanks very much to all

Mate that's a good price. Double check it because as a Minn Kota agent(one of Perths biggest actually:D ) thats cheaper than i get them for:confused: something must be wrong....

$1500 with battery and wirring is actually close to write. The battery alone will be $200 ish :)

[Stu_000]

Originally posted by breambros
im looking at buying a riptide 55AP. i can get one brand new for around $970(is that good, want the normal $) also wanted to know from people that have riptides the pros and mostly the cons of it from personal use.

thanks very much to all

I may have a secondhand one coming up for sale which includes a 105amp/h deep cycle, cabling, battery box, anderson plugs and quick release bracket all ready to go for $1000. Let me know if your interested and you can have first option to buy

Cheers

BTW If you can get brand newies for $970 I'll take three ;)

[macka]

Best I could do was $1399 without battery from MO tackle. Buy it! the auto pilot is a dream, just set your direction and speed and forget it.