1.8 HP

POWER

+5 MPH

SPEED

63 MI

MAX RANGE

FREEDOM

Li-Ion or AMG

POWER

SPEED

Max Range

RUNTIME

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THE NK180

With the NK180, Newport brings you the next generation of kayak fishing. Super quiet, highly efficient, and incredibly powerful, the outboard NK180 Kayak Motor will get you there, faster.

Kayak Anglers

Developed specifically for kayak anglers to stay out longer, get there faster, and catch more fish on fresh or saltwater. This brushless outboard kayak motor offers excellent efficiency and extremely low noise with a direct drive design that allows you to sneak up on fish.

Key Features

Flexible Power

No Proprietary Battery Required; withs with Lithium or AMG Batteries

Extended Range

This kayak motor will greatly increase the effective range of any angler on a given day.

Intuitive Operation

Regardless of your level of experience, the NK180 offers an efficient, powerful motor in a durable package

Modular

Steering cables can be set up to turn the motor like a rudder using your kayak's OEM mounted foot braces, or can be locked in a forward drive position for use on SUPs and inflatable kayaks

SPEED

Brushless Technology that Exceeds 5 MPH

EFFICIENT

Low-Noise, Direct Drive Design

  • Range

    20% Throttle = 32.2 Hours = 63.91 Miles
    40% Throttle = 10.0 Hours = 33.5 Miles

    60% Throttle = 5.2 Hours = 21.53 Miles

    80% Throttle = 3.2 Hours = 15.77 Miles

    100% Throttle = 2.25 Hours = 12.16 Miles
    * Run time shown is estimated with a 50AH lithium battery at 90% discharge. Increasing size of the battery to 100AH will double the time and rane estimates.

  • What's In The Box?

    -1.8hp Equivalent Motor Unit
    -Four Bolt Aluminum Mount
    -Digital Speed Controller w/ Display
    -Steering Triangle
    -Height Adjustment Clamp
    -Reverse Cable Handle
    -Motor Lift Cable Handle
    -Emergency Stop Key
    -Motor Lift Arm
    -2x Carabiner
    -2x S Biner
    -Nylon Cord Kit
    -Braided Stainless Steering Cable Kit (may not be compatible w/ every brand of kayak)
    -Installation Kit (hardware included, additional hardware may be necessary depending on your exact make/model of kayak)
    -BATTERY(S) NOT INCLUDED

  • Warranty & Return Policy

    NK180 Electric Kayak Motor Warranty:

    Two Year Limited Warranty - (Warranty is non-transferable)
    See warranty page for more details.

  • Owner's Manual

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POWERED BY FLEXIBILITY

  • No Proprietary Battery Required
  • Works with Lithium or AGM Batteries
  • Wiring: 1- 24v Deep Cycle or 2 - 12v Deep Cycle wired in series for 24V 30Ah or above with a minimum continuous output rating of 30 amps
  • Battery Types: Lithium, Flooded, Gel, or AGM deep-cycle batteries

The Specs // At A Glance

  • Low-Noise, Direct Drive Design
  • Equivalent to a 1.8hp
  • Trim adjustment
  • Three Steering Options: internal cable routing, external cable routing, fixed/no cables.
  • Four-bolt aluminum mount direct attachment to PowerPole mount
  • Integrated steering triangle
  • Stow/deploy motor with the pull of a cord
  • No Proprietary Battery Required: Works with Lithium or AGM Batteries
  • Brushless Technology that Exceeds 5 MPH
  • Developed Specifically for Kayak Anglers
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TT
03/27/2024
Tony T.
Singapore

Claim

It was exceptionally smooth.....thumbs up for the swift process.

DW
03/27/2024
Daniel W.
United States United States

Great Product

Easy installation, sturdy, can’t wait to get on the water!

ST
03/20/2024
Scott T.
United States United States

Couldn't ask for a better motor

After reviewing all my options for motors for my kayak, I decided to go with the NK180. After looking at the longevity, the customer service, speed, etc, Newport seemed like the no brainer. I mounted it to my Hobie PA 12 with Tim Percy mount, and the install was flawless. The motor is fast. Like, Scary fast. Going with the current, I had it up to 6.8 MPH which is not a speed I ever want to do again in a kayak, but it is great when you have a "I need to leave this area now" situation. I'm running it on a 60 AH lithium battery and honestly have no idea how long it lasts because I haven't run it dry yet, even after 8 hour trips. Overall, I'm extremely happy with the motor!

RL
03/19/2024
Roger L.
United States United States

Best customer service ,

got my Newport kayak motor for almost 2 years, motor went down recently , talked to Newport customer service center , they want me to send some photo of the motor , late on they ship me a new motor , .....now I can start my new fishing trip , thanks for Newport , you can trush

Newport Vessels Newport NK180 1.8HP Electric Kayak Outboard Motor Review
GK
03/17/2024
Greg K.
United States United States

Newport Vessels stands behind their product!

I purchased my first NK 180 1.8HP electronic kayak outboard motor about 2 years ago to extend my reach and allow me to fish further and longer from my kayak. It worked well but for some crazy reason on the first day of a long anticipated fishing trip to the coast it quit working on me. I called the customer service number to trouble shoot the motor while I was out on the water. They connected me to a product specialist and after several exchanges back and forth we could never diagnose the true problem. However, Newport overnighted a replacement motor to me and saved my trip. That was my first great customer experience. About 8 months later, the newly replaced motor also quit working while out on the water. I couldn't believe it was happening again. I contacted Newport and worked with the customer service team to trouble shoot the problem. I thought, "No way, they're going to think I some kind of scam artist trying to take advantage of them." After several appropriate emails and exchanges and also working with my LiPO4 battery company, they agreed to replace it once again. I know Newport makes a great product, and my experience or trouble thus far with the motor is not typical in any way. But not many companies would be willing to replace a product, not once but TWICE! All I can say is Wow! That's a company that stands behind their product! Thank you Newport Vessels for being there for your customer!

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