Can you mount it on the transom mount on a Pelican Catch Power
@Newport_Vessels6 күн бұрын
Yep, you can! Same bolt pattern as the Power-Pole Micro
@antonpoteryahin84917 күн бұрын
I didn't realize it didn't need to be tightened that much and tightened it with my whole hand, not my finger. Would this make the motor vibrate?
@mackerelvelli10 күн бұрын
After setting the shaft depth, can it raise vertically up and down freely? The reason I'm asking is I want to make a pulley system to adjust motor depth manually from the front like this guy did starting around the 5:50 mark: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p8elZdGVp7_HdXk.html
@Newport_Vessels9 күн бұрын
yep, as long as you don't utilize the height adjustment collar, the motor will have the freedom to move up and down unrestricted.
@Deckardrick00722 күн бұрын
This sold me!
@AndiDan26 күн бұрын
UPDATE 4: I received a notification today that Newport shipped a new motor and refunded the shipping costs for the parts that didn't arrive on time. Expect warranty claims to last 1-2 months before resolved. UPDATE3: A month later, the company still refuses to respond. I filed a claim through BB and this is the response I received from BBB: "Regretfully we must inform you that our numerous correspondences made on your behalf to Newport Vessels have gone unanswered and we have closed your complaint as No Response.". If you buy anything from them, just know what you are signing up for. UPDATE 2: I filled a warranty claim and the company is not responding on any channel: live chat, email, or phone. First UPDATE: still one star, but I could go for 0. I went fishing for the first time. Freshwater. Motor started acting up after 2 hrs. It was full of water. The seal between the magnet housing and the brushes housing was faulty. Customer service couldn't find the part. That seal actually does not exist on the diagram! I found it randomly by googling it, because you can't find it by motor type on their website, as weird as it sounds. I ordered the part, paid $30 for 2 day shipping, it arrived in 3 days, I asked for the difference in shipping because it didn't arrive on time, and since then the company refuses to respond to me. Guys, trust me on this: don't do business with this company. You may be lucky, or you may regret it like me. Original review: Got this to replace a 40lb Minn Kota. I have another Newport 62lb that behaves well so far in saltwater. So I decided to get another one, 55lb, for use in fresh water. - Out of the box the reverse is making rattling noises like the wheel of fortune. Sounded like something loose, maybe a screw of the plate or a brush. Anyway, too risky to go out with it like this. Could have been armature rubbing on a wire and then you get smoke. - Sent a video to Customer Service, and the dialogue that followed was ridiculous. - First, they said it's normal. Nope. It's definitely not. After using, fixing, and servicing trolling motors for 20 years, I can say it's definitely not normal. - Then they said I shouldn't hear it when in water. Well, I'm not interested in hiding a problem, I'm more interested of not getting stranded 5 miles from the ramp. Not to mention the stealth part being gone for fishing. - Than he said he conferred with a colleague and the colleague said I shouldn't worry about it. Wow. That's definitely another level. What was offensive was how dismissive they were with this response. - Finally, they said they can't do anything unless I test it in water. My next fishing vacation is in about a month. And that's out of Amazon return window. - Anyway, I decided to open the motor and check. Indeed, one of the brushes was chewed unevenly. And that's on a motor that ran a total of 4 minutes in it's life. See pic. The problem is the manufacturing quality of the armature and lack of Quality Control. The posts of the armature are not sloped as they should and are unequal in height, and they hit the top of the brushes. - Definitely Minn Kota from now on. I never learn that saving $50 may result in a lot more trouble.
@anthropod76Ай бұрын
Great quick start guide! One of the things I love about this guide is the motor looks like it has been used. It's not a brand new specimen. :-)
@midnightrider1639Ай бұрын
What size is the nuts that go in terminal? Mine did not come with them and I can’t find one that fits!
@peteolbrys8674Ай бұрын
Ran my nk180 pro for its maiden trip on my wilderness recon 120hd today. Absolutely AMAZING!!! It was windy and choppy on the lake, this motor cut right through the slop 😊😊😊. One question though, no strain relief on my motor at the top of the shaft like you have on the motor in the video. Did you do away with them? It seemed odd to me with the flex and bend in the wire at that point there wouldn’t be a strain relief.
@ryanlundy2519Ай бұрын
Still no rock guard?
@Newport_VesselsАй бұрын
Unfortunately Newport does not manufacture a rock guard currently. We do recommend leaving the reverse lockout un-cleated if you're fishing in shallow or tannic water however.
@ryanlundy2519Ай бұрын
Is the mount bolt pattern/footprint the same as the 180? And the 300?
@Newport_VesselsАй бұрын
yessir it is...and same as the Power Pole Micro. The bolt pattern is 3.75" x 4.75"
@thewarhammer8707Ай бұрын
I agree with Ron but more precisely with the floor pain in the ass situation is getting those brace pieces in on the transam side was nearly impossible unless i disassembled the transam. You can't even get the brace under it because the transam is locking the board down so tight there is literally no room to get the brace lip under it. Its like fitting a 1 inch gap under a 2mm space.Everything else was fairly easy. I literally gave up after about 40 minutes of fighting with the transam brace side.
@PHATBASSASSASSINАй бұрын
Just got my motor back on my PA after going through a warranty claim so excited I’m running a Li Time battery and I swear I can run around all day long
@dustman96Ай бұрын
Adding a shaft fairing would make a significant difference in efficiency. Is this in the works? What is the actual propulsive efficiency of this motor? I am going to build a small catamaran and want to power with dual NK180s. What is the speed potential on a highly efficient hull, as opposed to a pudgy fishing kayak? I would be very interested to see this tested on a longer, lighter, more streamlined boat.
@thename9552Ай бұрын
Anytime? As long as your batteries are charged. Gas is anytime
@gpena383Ай бұрын
That's Halibut alley. The follow the outskirts of the base then head over to the bowl by the bridge.
@trentb2478Ай бұрын
How do you turn with that setup. I have the old town sportsman without the large rudder
@Newport_VesselsАй бұрын
It should steer just fine with the standard rudder, not you can always opt for the foot steering setup
@JohnmarkofflineАй бұрын
MIP Allen wrench is where it's at.
@TWC67242 ай бұрын
So I’m torn on whether to get a stern mount motor like this or get a spot lock TM. How do people anchor in a spot without having spot lock? Sorry, new to kayak fishing.
@Newport_Vessels2 ай бұрын
The trend is to use a spot lock trolling motor on the front and an outboard style on the stern. Spot lock motors on the stern can be challenging to use!
@fishntools2 ай бұрын
"The way forward" would be to place a solenoid on the rev. lockout mechanism!
@IMGhostRogue2 ай бұрын
I just bought the 180pro i wish there was a battery box for the Newport battery
@IMGhostRogue2 ай бұрын
Would this work with a native titan x 12.5?
@Newport_Vessels2 ай бұрын
Yes it would!
@IMGhostRogue2 ай бұрын
What fishing poll is that at 5:43
@Newport_Vessels2 ай бұрын
It's a St. Croix Tidemaster
@curritravesia22992 ай бұрын
Hola es nuevo ?Guillermo cuantos nudos coge ,hay mucha diferencia con 180 s ?
@bnugs112 ай бұрын
what foil or rudder is that on the motor shaft?
@412N3L2 ай бұрын
Works on 12V battery?
@Newport_Vessels2 ай бұрын
Yes!
@412N3L2 ай бұрын
Thanks ! I ordered it .
@Patrick_fisherman2 ай бұрын
whats the amp draw on each speed?
@Newport_Vessels2 ай бұрын
Best move is to contact [email protected] for technical info like that!
@Ricky_Bobby-TNT2 ай бұрын
Hello Newport I would love to try out and make a review video about my experience, I have bought a 35lb thrust kayak trolling motor from Newport. I have nothing but good experiences from the trolling motor! As said above I would like to get a Newport 12V50Ah Deep Cycle Heavy-Duty Marine Battery and make a review about it, to spread the greatness of Newport!
@Newport_Vessels2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this awesome feedback! The best place to start is by apply for our ambassador program: newportvessels.com/pages/become-a-newport-ambassador
@PERSONAL-cs3mq2 ай бұрын
DO YOU ALL USE THE SAME DIMENSIONS FOR THE SHAFT WHERE THE PROPELLER GOES. LOOKING FOR A PROP NUT BUT EVERYTHING MADE FORTHE OTHER GUYS
@Newport_Vessels2 ай бұрын
contact [email protected] and they'll get you a spec if you're still looking for it!
@PERSONAL-cs3mq2 ай бұрын
@@Newport_Vessels yeah they simply told me the shaft is.45 with a 1/8 thread size. will take the nut to a hardware store and try to match up maybe. thanks
@AndiDan26 күн бұрын
@@Newport_Vessels UPDATE3: A month later, the company still refuses to respond. I filed a claim through BB and this is the response I received from BBB: "Regretfully we must inform you that our numerous correspondences made on your behalf to Newport Vessels have gone unanswered and we have closed your complaint as No Response.". If you buy anything from them, just know what you are signing up for. UPDATE 2: I filled a warranty claim and the company is not responding on any channel: live chat, email, or phone. First UPDATE: still one star, but I could go for 0. I went fishing for the first time. Freshwater. Motor started acting up after 2 hrs. It was full of water. The seal between the magnet housing and the brushes housing was faulty. Customer service couldn't find the part. That seal actually does not exist on the diagram! I found it randomly by googling it, because you can't find it by motor type on their website, as weird as it sounds. I ordered the part, paid $30 for 2 day shipping, it arrived in 3 days, I asked for the difference in shipping because it didn't arrive on time, and since then the company refuses to respond to me. Guys, trust me on this: don't do business with this company. You may be lucky, or you may regret it like me. Original review: Got this to replace a 40lb Minn Kota. I have another Newport 62lb that behaves well so far in saltwater. So I decided to get another one, 55lb, for use in fresh water. - Out of the box the reverse is making rattling noises like the wheel of fortune. Sounded like something loose, maybe a screw of the plate or a brush. Anyway, too risky to go out with it like this. Could have been armature rubbing on a wire and then you get smoke. - Sent a video to Customer Service, and the dialogue that followed was ridiculous. - First, they said it's normal. Nope. It's definitely not. After using, fixing, and servicing trolling motors for 20 years, I can say it's definitely not normal. - Then they said I shouldn't hear it when in water. Well, I'm not interested in hiding a problem, I'm more interested of not getting stranded 5 miles from the ramp. Not to mention the stealth part being gone for fishing. - Than he said he conferred with a colleague and the colleague said I shouldn't worry about it. Wow. That's definitely another level. What was offensive was how dismissive they were with this response. - Finally, they said they can't do anything unless I test it in water. My next fishing vacation is in about a month. And that's out of Amazon return window. - Anyway, I decided to open the motor and check. Indeed, one of the brushes was chewed unevenly. And that's on a motor that ran a total of 4 minutes in it's life. See pic. The problem is the manufacturing quality of the armature and lack of Quality Control. The posts of the armature are not sloped as they should and are unequal in height, and they hit the top of the brushes. - Definitely Minn Kota from now on. I never learn that saving $50 may result in a lot more trouble.
@FishingFloridaWithKO3 ай бұрын
I sent you guys an email for collaboration through my KZfaq channel youtube.com/@FishingFloridaWithKO. I love to use the NK300 on my Old Town Sportsman autopilot 120 fishing kayak and produce some great content 🤙Let me know👍
@CRAPPIE1683 ай бұрын
Can you tell me do you need to take the Newport quick disconnect out every time to charge battery?
@Newport_Vessels3 ай бұрын
No - you can put the charger right to the terminals
@user-ok3bh3rj3l3 ай бұрын
what battery box is available for the 24v 50ah battery?
@timleng44043 ай бұрын
The freedom of Newport motor is the battery options. I would go with Amazon 50AH(24V) for about $250 with charger. I went with even smaller (2) 30AH. It last me over 6 hrs with peddle assist.
@Newport_Vessels3 ай бұрын
Our new 24V 50Ah Bluetooth Lithium Battery fits the Newport battery box: newportvessels.com/collections/motor-accessories/products/smart-battery-box The new batteries are IP65 rated, so technically don't require a battery box, but we understand the desire to keep the battery clean and dry.
@tonysouthern30493 ай бұрын
Cant find that article on mount adapters! Would love to see it rigged on a Shearwater125!
@Newport_Vessels3 ай бұрын
Here's a link to the article: newportvessels.com/blogs/blog/nk180-installation-options
@tonysouthern30493 ай бұрын
@@Newport_Vessels Thanks I just could not find it!
@f2dify3 ай бұрын
Just ordered mine for my Crescent Primo. Can’t wait to get on the water and be able to fish more!
@seanfalconer71823 ай бұрын
I have the BOTE Rackham Aero Apex PD, and I was seriously thinking about getting the Bixpy K-1 PP-768 Pro Angler Motor Kit with adaptors. I think this NK180Pro is the better option by far. I'm so glad I saw this before making my purchase. I just have to wait until the damned thing is back in stock!
@Newport_Vessels3 ай бұрын
It's back in stock, and we agree, more performance for sure out of this unit!
@chirodefense85383 ай бұрын
what's the length of the motor?
@Newport_Vessels2 ай бұрын
24 inch shaft, perfectly sized for kayaks!
@RiverSmallmouthAdventures3 ай бұрын
I bought my NK 180 2 weeks before the NK 180 Pro was released! I really like the upgrades on the Pro! Newport Vessels is on top of their game!
@MSmith-jf5wo3 ай бұрын
NOW...(?) you come out with it...! After buying the NK180 AND the NK300 in the last 8 months! Lol... I'm not going to say "Wish I'd WAITED", as I'm satisfied with how the "regular" NK180 performs, compared to some of the other brands. So much so, I went ahead and bought the NK300 for my new 'Yak, as it weighs about 60 pounds more than the old one (which weighs in "loaded with gear" a little over 200 pounds without me in it - another 210 pounds!). I will surely let my Friends know about the PRO model, as some of them have wanted to look into getting one like mine.
@Newport_Vessels3 ай бұрын
That's awesome! The NK180 original simply paved the path for the NK180PRO. The PRO was a natural evolution after receiving tons of feedback from the field. The NK180 is still a great motor, but when it's time for an upgrade, you won't be sorry you went PRO!
@JPHET373 ай бұрын
I have the nk180 owned it for 3 months I’ve been catching striped bass at San Luis reservoir and New Hogan Lake California. I was able to tow my uncle in his kayak weighing 250 lb reduced the top speed 3.3 mph @ 100% throttle , so for a small prop that’s Torque ! . I don’t fish off the ocean side waters I think the 180pro is excellent for that purpose because of that prop/motor boost. I’m just going to wait and ride off the 180k and get the nk180pro for 2025 Christmas 🫤
@Newport_Vessels3 ай бұрын
Love to hear it!
@haciendadad3 ай бұрын
Works great foe a 115ilb girl
@Newport_Vessels3 ай бұрын
Sure does! Works great for a 7’ 300 lb man too!
@Vantinesadventures3 ай бұрын
Dang professional🙌🏼
@Newport_Vessels3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@sneakykiller9003 ай бұрын
Can the motor be detached from the mount for storage and truck bed transporting without having to unscrew it?
@HStrech3 ай бұрын
You pull the pin out but it’s pretty easy to line up the hole in the drum and the mount and stick the pin through. Plus, it’s more secure. I like the pin style vs the slot.
@jamesrobertsonfishing3 ай бұрын
I had the original NK 180 and I like the changes you've made to the pro. They solved all the issues I had with the original.
@Newport_Vessels3 ай бұрын
Nothing like the support and feedback we get from our customers! Thank you!
@denverjetski3 ай бұрын
Is that the passport 10.5 or 12?
@Newport_Vessels3 ай бұрын
2022 Outback
@Mr.JonaVelazquez3 ай бұрын
Ese Guillermo no queria no quería y boom cuando lo probo ya no lo solto😅
@vibinwithlou82613 ай бұрын
This is awesome, 🔥
@fishntools3 ай бұрын
I keep waiting for the modernization of a solenoid activated reverse lockout??? "the way forward IS electric"!
@Newport_Vessels3 ай бұрын
We like where your head is at!
@blazindragon2963 ай бұрын
i want one so bad!!
@cliffordhutt1434 ай бұрын
Does the new waterproof throttle work with the old NK180?
@Newport_Vessels3 ай бұрын
Thanks for asking! Unfortunately no. We updated some of the internal electronic components, so this new throttle is for the NK180PRO only.
@cliffordhutt1433 ай бұрын
@@Newport_Vessels will you still be selling and making the old throttle then?
@Newport_Vessels3 ай бұрын
@@cliffordhutt143 We will have them available for warranty replacements for now.
@calvinwebster13653 күн бұрын
Which disconnect are you using and where can we buy it!?
@cliffordhutt1433 күн бұрын
@calvinwebster1365 I'm using the Quick disconnect from Newport
@AlexOnTheWater4 ай бұрын
Lemme borrow one on release
@Newport_Vessels3 ай бұрын
Wish we could hand them out like candy!
@AlexOnTheWater3 ай бұрын
@@Newport_Vessels no worries keep up the great work