Also, all electrical connections are sealed with liquid-tight heat shrink tubing to form an impregnable barrier against saltwater. Marine-grade urethane fully encapsulates Riptide control boards to protect the electronic circuitry. When it’s all done, you’re left with unequaled corrosion protection. All components are then finished with a durable 5-mil TGIC polyester, powder coat paint. Metals undergo a rigid multi-step cleaning process before being anodized or coated with a special zinc dichromate armor plating. Riptide motors are impervious to saltwater’s corrosive effects, thanks to premium-grade marine alloys and aluminum upper arms. Infinitely variable steering adjustments provide smoother course corrections and tighter heading accuracy against wind, waves and current. Optimize your Riptide ST with i-Pilot (available pre-installed or as an add-on accessory) for unprecedented automatic boat positioning.ĭigitally controlled AutoPilot™ locks onto any heading you choose and delivers you there. It uses GPS technology to remember paths and fishing spots on the water, activate cruise control, and give you command of speed, steering and Advanced AutoPilot. I-Pilot frees you up to focus on fishing. The balanced motor design makes stowing easy, and a master cut-off switch automatically turns off the motor when stowed i-Pilot Accessory for Riptide ST - NEW That’s the thought behind the innovative stow/deploy mechanism on Riptide ST.