![]() ![]() Motorized kayaks are wildly popular and many serious kayak anglers are turning their attention to some of these new motorized models that provide some serious advantages over traditional, paddle kayaks. And I love it.As the world of fishing kayaks continues to evolve, more and more brands are exploring new ways to improve the user experience. Something like this Newport NK300 kit would have been a much more elegant option.Īll of these lightweight marine motors and sealed lithium batteries are making it easier than ever for casual boaters to get out on the water while enjoying the benefits of quiet and emissions-free electric drive. My dad and I use a DIY electric kayak that required significant modification to get a trolling motor to work with it. I’m loving all of these new lightweight electric boats and electric outboards. Mercury recently revealed a new line of varying power electric outboards starting with the Avator 7.5e.Īlong with the Newport NT300 and NK300, all of these motors fall in the roughly 3 hp-equivalent category, making them useful for jon boats, small skiffs, inflatable boats, and kayaks. Honda just showed off a new electric outboard prototype that uses its swappable electric scooter batteries for power. Low-power electric outboard motors have become an increasingly competitive market recently after several interesting new launches. NK300 kayak motor (left) NT300 outboard motor (center) compatible remote throttle and battery (right) The Newport NT300 has similar specs with a performance rating approximately equal to that of 3 horsepower combustion engine outboards.Ī step-up from a traditional trolling motor, the NT300 uses a tiller handle with throttle control but is also compatible with the remote throttle option (with included magnetic kill switch) from the NK300 motor kit. The Newport NK300 kayak motor follows on the heels of a similar electric outboard launched by the company, the Newport NT300. ![]() The 30Ah battery is already available for US $849, while the 40Ah battery costs US $949. The NK300 kayak motor is priced at US $1,299 and is expected to begin shipping in March 2023. It also has a magnetic kill switch to prevent the kayak from sailing off into the sunset if the operator ever slips overboard.Ĭable controls allow the prop to be remotely raised and lowered, and the kayak’s existing foot pedals for rudder controls can be adapted to the motor to allow for easy hands-free steering. The forward and reverse throttle includes a digital screen to provide power and battery readouts, allowing operators to keep an eye on charge level. That’s going to be a major plus for anglers who need both hands free to work their rod. The NK300 electric motor uses a remote throttle system so that the user doesn’t have to keep a hand on the tiller. ![]() Of course, that would be a day and a half of continuous use, essentially turning a kayak into a water camper.įor those who want to go fast without compromising range, adding a second battery is a simple way to double the motor’s run time. That would put the maximum range at trolling speed closer to 88 miles (142 km). The company offers a 40Ah battery with 1,440 Wh of capacity that should increase those range figures by around 33%. Going wide open on the throttle at max speed will drop the range to just 6.8 miles (10.9 km). A more modest range of 17.7 miles (28.5 km) is achievable at around 25% throttle. When paired with the company’s 36V and 30Ah lithium iron phosphate battery, the entire kit is said to offer a maximum range of 66 miles (106 km) in low-power trolling mode. It’s apparently enough to get a kayak up to 6.5 mph (10.5 km/h) on the water, though going that fast significantly reduces the range of the setup. The company tells us that it is equivalent in performance to a 3 horsepower gasoline outboard. It runs on a 36V system, allowing the tiny motor to offer 1,300 watts of electrical power. Newport is known for their electric trolling motors, but the new NK300 electric motor is a specialized version designed specifically to mount on kayaks. The easy-to-use NK300 motor is designed for fishermen, outdoors enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to go further on their kayaks than their arms will take them. Newport Vessels is showing off its latest electric motor kit, this time designed to turn kayaks into electric boats. ![]()
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