NK180 FAQs

Welcome to the Newport NK180 Electric Kayak Motor customer forum, where all NK180 motor-related questions can be asked and answered. Do you have a question about the Newport NK180? If so, please browse the below list of customer questions and answers. Another customer has most likely already asked and received a response to the very question that you have on your mind. So please immediately check the list of FAQs below to benefit from the answer to your trolling motor-related question. If you can't find the answer to your question, please click here to ask us.

1. What batteries will and won't work with the NK180?

2. What voltage does the NK180 run at?

3. What size circuit breaker to pair with the NK180?

4. When will a Lithium battery be available?

5. How long can the NK180 run continuously?

6. How far can the NK180 travel?

7. What Warranty does the NK180 have?

8. Will the NK180 fit my kayak?

9. This mount design looks familiar? Is the NK180 a new product?

10. Where can I buy an NK180? Is it available locally?

11. I've never heard of Newport until now; how long have you been making kayak motors?

12. Is the NK180 waterproof?

13. How to power up your NK180 motor and controller?

14. How to use NK180 retract line?

15. How to use NK180 Pigtail Extension as a battery quick disconnect?

1. What batteries will and won't work with the NK180?

   • The NK180 is designed to pair with a 24V Lead-Acid or Lithium Deep Cycle battery setup. Please read our RECOMMENDED BATTERIES FOR THE NK180 article for more information and specifics.
     

2. What voltage does the NK180 run at?

   • The NK180 is designed to run at 24V. See pages 30-34 of the Owner's Manual for more information.

3. What size circuit breaker to pair with the NK180?

   • The NK180 speed controller comes with over-current protection built in, so there isn't a need for a circuit breaker. You can read more about the protection and how to solve this issue by viewing page 36 of the owner's manual.
     

     If you would like to have a circuit breaker connected for additional protection, a 30A circuit breaker would be recommended.

4. When will a lithium battery be available?

   • Newport is currently developing a p25.9V lithium battery pack to power the NK180; however, it is not yet available. 

5. How long can the NK180 run continuously?

   • Motor run time will depend on your battery's Amp Hours, the load of your kayak, and other environmental factors. Learn how to calculate the run time of your battery here.

6. How far can the NK180 travel?

   • The motor range will depend entirely on the size battery you select, your kayak load, and environmental conditions.

7. What Warranty does the NK180 have?

   • We stand behind every product we sell with a 2-year warranty. In addition, our California-based customer service team is ready to assist you with any questions or issues you may have.

8. Will the NK180 fit my kayak?

   • See a compatibility list here. Also, please see our YouTube Playlist for installation and footage of the NK180 in use!

9. This mount design looks familiar. Is the NK180 a new product?

   • Yes, the NK180 is an entirely new motor, only available from Newport. It uses an all-metal motorhead for durability and a brushless direct drive motor instead of fragile internal gears.

10. Where can I buy an NK180? Is it available locally?

    • The NK180 is currently available exclusively at https://newportvessels.com/kayak-motor-nk-180s/. We are the sole manufacturer and distributor of this new and unique kayak motor.

11. I've never heard of Newport until now, how long have you been making kayak motors?

    • Newport has been designing and producing electric trolling motors since 2012. We've designed and produced the Kayak Series motors since 2017. We have a large group of loyal kayak customers happily trolling around the waters of North America. 

12. Is the NK180 waterproof?
    

     

13. How to power up your NK180 motor and controller

    • Use this video to start up your NK180 once it is connected to a 24V Lithium or Deep Cycle battery

14. How to use the NK180 Retract line?

15. How to use NK180 Pigtail Extension as a battery quick disconnect?

    • A popular accessory for the NK180 is the pigtail extension. This will allow you to leave your speed controller in place and mounted without disconnecting the lead wires from the motor directly.