The Kayak Series updates Newport’s NV Series with a height-adjustable 24 inch shaft, a 6 inch telescoping handle and 5’6″ of cable for flexible battery placement. It has five forward and three reverse speeds plus a 5-point LED battery meter. Newport recommends a 12V 50Ah deep cycle battery, sold separately.
Specs at a glance
- Thrust: 36 lb or 55 lb
- Weight: 18 lb (36 lb) / 23 lb (55 lb)
- Shaft: 24 in, height adjustable
- Voltage: 12V DC
- Speeds: 5 forward, 3 reverse
- Includes: 2-blade (36 lb) or 3-blade (55 lb) prop, prop hardware, 40A or 60A circuit breaker
- Water: fresh and salt
Good to know
- Wire the included circuit breaker (40A for the 36 lb, 60A for the 55 lb) between the battery and the motor.
- Max draw is 29A on the 36 lb and 52A on the 55 lb, so size your battery to match; Newport suggests a 12V 50Ah deep cycle.
KayakDIY take: A 12V motor like this is the classic starting point for a DIY kayak motor mount. For more options, see my best kayak motors guide.
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