Riptide SM Mount This sturdy mount from Minn Kota is well-built and will remain sturdy regardless of fishing or water conditions. When stowed, the mount locks firmly into place and won't move, vibrate, flex or shift position. It's also built to resist corrosion from long-term exposure to saltwater. The Riptide SM mount form a rock-solid platform for the shaft and trolling motor, giving you nothing but confidence in its ability to perform. Removable Bowguard 360 Removing the bowguard and motor is simple with Riptide SF's removable bowguard feature. Just remove a single cap screw, and the guard, shaft and motor come cleanly apart from the mounting surface. Also included is Bowguard 360, a coil-based safeguard that protects your motor and shaft from impact. Bowguard 360 breaks away on impact and automatically resets itself. This reduces stress and impact during collisions and ensures your trip isn't cut short by a broken motor. Cam Depth Adjuster Adjusting motor depth is fast and easy with the built-in Cam Depth Adjuster. Simply loosen the quick lock, adjust the motor shaft length, and re-tighten. The Depth Adjuster makes it possible to quickly change motor depth for varying water conditions. Tilt / Extended Tiller The extendable tiller makes hand control convenient by adding an additional 6” of reach. The handle can also tilt up 45 degrees to make operation while standing much easier and more comfortable. Fully Encapsulated Components All electronic control boards are encapsulated with marine-grade urethane for protection. Additionally, all electrical connections are specially sealed with liquid-resistant, heat-shrink tubing for further protection against saltwater and damage. Corrosion Protection Riptide motors are treated with premium-grade alloys to protect them from the corrosive effects of saltwater. Every motor undergoes a thorough initial cleaning process, is then coated with special zinc armored plating, and is finally finished with a durable polyester paint. The end result is a motor that is built to withstand the harshest of saltwater environments. Indestructible Composite Shaft - Guaranteed For Life! Guaranteed for life, Minn Kota's composite shafts are flexible and stronger than steel. They are guaranteed not to break, corrode or kink, and are the only trolling motor shafts that carry a lifetime guarantee. Super Quiet Operations Catch more fish with super quiet motor operation. Minn Kota's large motor windings dissipate heat and provide cool operations, extended battery performance and longer motor life. An integrated friction-reducing bearing system provides quiet operations for stealthy approaches. Two-Year Warranty This motor is backed by Minn Kota's two-year warranty.