This article will give a general overview to using the Riptide Transom motors.
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- Riptide Transom Features
- Riptide Transom Anatomy
- Quick Release Tilt Lever
- Riptide Transom Bracket
- Hand Control Features
- Push-To-Test Battery Meter
- Motor Installation
- Serial Number
- Stow and Deploy
- Controlling Speed with the Tiller
- Steering with the Tiller
- Adjusting the Depth of the Motor
- Adjusting the Steering
- Adjusting the Tilt/Extend Tiller
- Adjusting the Bracket
- Manual
Riptide Transom Features
- The Riptide Transom is rated for saltwater use.
- Hand Tiller option only -Tilt/Telescopic Handle.
- 2-year warranty & Lifetime warranty on the composite shaft.
- Offered in 12 volt, 24 volt, and 36 volt models.
- Offered in 5 Speed models and Digital Maximizer variable speed models.
- No foot pedal option, no remote option, and no built-in sonar options.
- The Traxxis is not intended to be a primary propulsion motor.
- Battery Test Meter on all models.
- Advanced Corrosion Protection: Riptide® motor lower unit housings are grit-blasted, then coated in aluminum to prevent oxidization and rust. Then, a final layer of powder coat paint provides the ultimate protection.
Riptide Transom Anatomy
Quick Release Tilt Lever
- Adjustable Depth Collar-This is used to adjust the height of the motor vertically.
- Steering Tension Knob - Adjusting the Steering Tension knob provides enough tension for the motor to turn freely, or you can tighten the knob to place the motor in a preset position.
- Quick Release Tilt Lever- While pressing down and holding the Tilt Lever you can grab the control head and tilt the motor forward or backward to the desired position.
- Transom Clamp Screws - The bracket sits over the top of the boat transom. By tightening the clamp screws (by hand) it will clamp to the transom and hold the motor to the boat. Loosen clamp screws to remove the motor from the transom.
Riptide Transom Bracket
Lever Lock Bracket: This solid 10-position bracket features a quick-release lever lock and reinforced composite material that resists flexing, warping, and UV damage.
Hand Control Features
- Telescopic Tilting Handle - 6” telescoping tiller handle that can tilt up to 45°.
- Steering - With a hand-controlled model to steer the motor left or right, you will just push the handle to the left or right to change the position of the lower unit.
- Controlling Speed - This motor offers variable forward and reverse speeds. The speed control may be operated in either direction, forward or reverse. Turn the handle counterclockwise from (OFF) to increase reverse speed and clockwise from (OFF) to increase forward speed. Speed decreases as you approach Off.
Push-To-Test Battery Meter
- One light indicates recharge.
- Two lights indicate low charge.
- Three lights indicate good charge.
- Four lights indicate full charge.
Motor Installation
- Find a transom area of the boat that is free from obstruction
- Open the Transon Clamp Screws on the bracket enough so that it will fit over the top of the boat transom
- Place the Mounting Bracket over the top of the boat transom so that the bracket is resting on top of the transom.
- Verify that there are no obstacles that the control box, handle, or prop might hit while in use, or when stowed, that would restrict steering or cause damage to the motor.
- Tighten down the Transom Clamp Screws to the transom by hand only. Do not use any tools to tighten the clamp screws as this may damage the bracket or your boat.
- We recommend the tilt angle of the motor to be adjusted so that the motor shaft is perpendicular to the water surface when the motor is in use.
- For transport, always tilt the motor into the boat, such that the motor and prop assembly are completely out of the water and the motor is positioned up close to the Mounting Bracket.
Serial Number
The serial number is located under the tiller handle.
Stow and Deploy
- Stow
- Adjust depth so that the motor is fully raised.
- Press and hold the Quick Release Tilt Lever.
- Tilt motor into the boat.
- For transport, always tilt the motor into the boat such that the motor and prop assembly are completely out of the water and the motor is positioned up close to the Lever Lock Mounting Bracket.
- Slide the Depth Collar down to the top of the Steering Tension Knob and tighten it for added security during transport.
- Deploy
- Loosen the Quick Release Depth Collar.
- Reposition and retighten to desired depth location.
- Hold the motor shaft or head firmly, and loosen the Steering Tension Knob.
- Press the Tilt Lock Button while holding the Control Head and gently lower the motor into the water.
- Retighten the Quick Release Depth Collar.
- Retighten the Steering Tension Knob to the desired steering tension.
Controlling Speed with the Tiller
Steering with the Tiller
With a hand-controlled model to steer the motor left or right, you will just push the handle to the left or right to change the position of the lower unit.
Adjusting the Depth of the Motor
- Firmly grasp the motor shaft and hold it steady.
- Loosen the Steering Tension Knob.
- Loosen the Adjustable Depth Collar Knob to loosen the Depth Collar.
- Vertically adjust the height of the motor to the desired position.
- Bring the Depth Collar to the top of the Steering Tension Knob, and tighten the Adjustable Depth Collar Knob to lock the Depth Collar into position.
- Tighten the Steering Tension Knob to achieve the desired steering resistance.
Adjusting the Steering
Adjust the Steering Tension Knob to provide enough tension to allow the motor to turn freely, yet remain in any position without being held or tighten the Steering Tension Knob to place the motor in a preset position to leave your hands free for fishing.
Adjusting the Tilt/Extend Tiller
The tiller handle is shipped in the down position. Firmly pull the handle up to the horizontal position. The handle has seven available positions: 45˚ 30˚ and 15˚ up and down from 0˚. The handle locks in the horizontal position but can be tilted down by pushing the release button located on the left underside of the handle pivot.
Adjusting the Bracket
- Firmly grasp the control head of the motor. (Do not lift up on the motor for angular adjustment)
- Press down and hold the Quick Release Tilt Lever.
- Tilt the motor forward or back to the desired position within the mounting bracket.
- Release the Quick Release Tilt Lever and ensure the motor is locked into the desired position.
