2019 Riptide Marine Saratoga Cruiser

Outfitted for expedition use on the coast with the primary conveniences you need for comfortable touring.

Cockpit: The large cockpit is designed as a relaxing outside space as well as the perfect place to catch fish, crab and prawns. There is an oversized fish cleaning table that folds out of the way for more space when not needed. There is gunwale lighting for nighttime ambiance and an aft door from the large swim platform. The gunwales are oversized and easy to walk on with the addition of Ultradeck. Scotty mounts for downriggers or prawn pullers are installed. There is also an aft helm station complete with steering, a Lowrance chartplotter and engine controls.

Interior: Step through the sliding back door and you’re in a surprisingly roomy salon. To port: an oversized dinette complete with a custom-made table that fits 4 large men with integrated cup holders. To starboard: the enclosed head with an electric toilet. Further forward is the galley with stove, oven, sink and refrigerator with freezer space.

Sleeping Areas: The forward V-berth is huge. The owners remove the cushions and put a full-sized king memory foam mattress in the middle. They have additional space on each side for personal items close by.

Helm Station: The interior helm has tilt steering, iDock joystick, and Shockwave S5 captain’s seat (swivels, slide adjust). The two side seats are also Shockwave S5 suspension seats to ensure everyone is comfortable. There is a Fusion stero system with interior and exterior speakers to ensure the appropriate theme music is playing for your adventure.

Cooking: Force 10 two-burner propane stove with oven. Yes, you can bake brownies at anchor. LP gas control and monitoring system included for safety. Norcold 3.3 cubic foot fridge

Heating: Espar diesel heater (60L dedicated tank) keeps the cabin warm at any time of year.

Toilet: Electric flush toilet. Just press the button.

Bonus: Water filtration system when taking on fresh water into the 130L fresh water tank. Your coffee will taste like coffee, not the marina hose.

Batteries: 4 total—2 house, 2 engine with a Victron battery monitoring system so you know where you’re at.

Charging: Battery charger system + 275W solar panel with solar controller keeps your batteries topped up.

Inverter: Xantrex 3000W. Runs the coffee maker, fridge, and phone chargers simultaneously.

Protection: Galvanic isolator + bilge alert high water alarm. Your bottom paint and your sanity will thank you.

30 Amp shore power cable

Complete Lowrance navigation system with two large displays at the interior helm station and a single display in the cockpit station, all networked together.

• Displays: Two Lowrance HDS 12 Live (Main Helm) and one HDS 9 Live (Cockpit).

• Radar/AIS: Lowrance 3G Radar and Standard Horizon VHF with AIS/GPS.

• Connectivity: All electronics integrated via NEMA 2000 system and all units can display charts, fishfinder, depth, radar and AIS.

• VHF: Standard Horizon GX2200B with AIS/GPS?DSC

• Ritchie 4” compass

Commercial-grade build with plenty of features to make your adventures more comfortable and convenient.

• Deck Gear: 8 Rod holders, Scotty downrigger pads (12v), and fold-away fish cleaning table.

• Anchoring: Lewmar Pro Series 1000 windlass, 35 lb Mantus Marine anchor, Mantus Marine Bow roller, anchor guard and universal swivel all on 400 ft of 5/16” G43 chain. Windlass controls in the cabin and foot switches on the bow

• Sea Dog search light with remote control and 2 forward-facing and 2 back-facing 3” LED lights

• Gunwale lighting on the back deck

• Wash down system

• Self-bailing deck

• Front and rear boarding ladders

• Composite decks are comfortable, easy to clean, durable and look great.

• Ultradeck on the swim grid, gunwales and the bow make the decks comfortable and non-slip.

• Tender: 9-foot tender with 6 HP Yamaha outboard

Dual Evinrude ETEC G2 300 HP outboards with a 10 year transferable warranty (expires March 25 2029)

• Two-stroke power offers greater torque with less weight

• Superior Torque and Performance: As 2-strokes, they deliver faster acceleration and higher low-end torque compared to 4-stroke engines, allowing heavy boats to plane quickly.

• Low Maintenance: They require no valve, cam, or timing chain maintenance and feature automatic winterization, reducing service costs.

• Advanced Technology & Efficiency: The G2 models boast high fuel efficiency, with some reports showing significant advantages over 4-stroke engines. In-cylinder fuel injection optimizes power and reduces emissions.

• Integrated Digital Controls: The Evinrude E-TEC G2 300 HP includes digital shifting, throttle, and built-in, customizable power steering, which simplifies handling.

• Corrosion Protection & Durability: Designed for harsh saltwater environments, they use advanced coatings and materials, such as titanium oxide on aluminum parts, to improve longevity.

• 1000 litre fuel tank for extended range

• Evinrude 4.3” Icon engine monitor at each steering station

• Evinrude Idock joy stick at the main steering station

• Tilt steering at the main helm

• Bennett trim tabs

• Dual Racor fuel/water separator filters

• 2 spare Stainless Steel props (new in the box)

  BRP is a world leader in marine manufacturing and continues to manufacture parts for Evinrude engines, and has a specialist dealer base in BC. Here is a link to Evinrude’s Canadian web page for information about service and dealers. https://www.evinrude.com/ca/en/
  
  

Evinrude’s iDock joystick control adds a whole other level of user convenience.

From Boating Mag review

In operation, the iDock joystick allows you to maneuver and turn the boat in any direction. You can move it sideways, forward and in reverse, as well as spin the vessel in place. Skippers can also pivot the bow or stern while moving the boat sideways, forward or in reverse.

Gyroscopic stabilization ­automatically compensates for wind and current to keep the boat moving on the course you direct with the joystick. Returning the joystick to the neutral position resets the gyrostabilization system.

A built-in boost mode intuitively adds thrust with additional pressure on the joystick. A detent on the joystick tells you when you have pushed past the normal speed and activated the boost mode to increase engine rpm.

For the most comfortable ride, there are three Shockwave S5 Suspension Seats. Not to be underestimated, Shockwave seats make for a much more enjoyable experience for the captain and their co-pilots.

• Protects from impact in moderate to heavy seas

• Stay out longer and travel farther with less fatigue

• FOX Rhythm, Air Spring and Shock with Adjustable Rebound

• Anodized 360 Cast Aluminum, 316 SS Hardware, Powder Coated

• Helm seat can rotate