Customer Reviews: Basic Trolling Motor Circuit Breaker - 12/24V DC
Rated 4.75 out of 5 stars based on
52 customer reviews.
100% of reviewers recommend this product.
Review summary
Reviewers consistently praise the Basic Trolling Motor Circuit Breaker for its reliable motor protection, straightforward installation, and dependable performance across both 12V and 24V systems. Customers also commend Newport's exceptional service in quickly supplying correctly rated breakers that effectively prevent unwanted tripping and keep motors running smoothly.
Exceptional Service
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Continue to be surprised by the extraordinary levels of service by Newport…both with my motor and parts as well as patient advice.
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Reviewed by Jett K.
on September 15, 2026
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
The fuse is unique and Newport stocked it
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
The unit was a direct replacement of the corroded original part.
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4 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Reviewed by Robert P.
on May 5, 2025
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
glad I was able...
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
glad I was able to repair my cable and get my motor running again without any great labor or expense
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Reviewed by Anthony S.
on November 12, 2024
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
60A Circuit Breaker Worked Perfectly
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome! Having upgraded the 50A to 60A Breaker my trolling motor no longer trips.
Reviewed by Brian K.
on September 27, 2024
Verified buyer
Trolling Motor Circuit Breaker
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I am satisfied with the circuit breaker received from Newport Vessels. It arrives on time. The performance is good. Thanks for the sincere customer service.
Reviewed by Andy P.
on August 27, 2024
Verified buyer
Motor repairs
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I replaced the 8 speed motor switch with no problems. The cause of failure was going through too many weeds . This caused excessive amps to be drawn
Reviewed by Tony M.
on August 22, 2024
Verified buyer
Great
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Great experience
Reviewed by Jack D.
on August 20, 2024
Verified buyer
Under sized fuse
Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
I stumbled onto this chat and found the answer to why my motor is popping its 50amp fuse when trying to run on high. Why are these motors being sent out with an under rated fuse? Why should I spend another 25 dollars to get the 60 amp fuse it should have come with?
Reviewed by Scott
on July 8, 2024
Great customer service
Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
It took a few weeks to get it but NV backed their product under warranty and replaced my 50A circuit breaker with a 60A breaker which I discovered was necessary to run my 55A X series motor on speed 5 without "popping"
Reviewed by Neil D.
on April 29, 2024
Verified buyer
Response from Newport:
I notice you gave a great review, but only 1 star! If you feel like the service was as awesome as you described it to be, will you kindly update your start-rating? Thanks for a stellar review!
Was not the issue
Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
Didn’t use will return. Turns out that my 2 yr old, 46thrust NV, has severe rust and corrosion in the lower unit motor, which should have, advertised as a sealed unit as all trolling motor brands. Tech support said probably hit something with motor. BS. Plus I’ve already replaced an 8 sp. switch. Back to using my 12 yr old Minn Kota, that still working just don’t have
Reviewed by Jesse H.
on April 19, 2024
Verified buyer
Helping you from loosing your motor .. important to prevent from surge
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I bought an extra one just in case needed..as the first one helped me to protect my kayak motor the NV 55 LB after the fishing net wrapped around the propeller.Very good customer serviceFast shipping Thanks
Reviewed by Hani M.
on October 2, 2023
Verified buyer
Did not receive the part
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I know the customer service at Newport Vessels is terrific from past experience but this time I have still not received the part. Please have someone contact me. Thanks you
Reviewed by Bob R.
on September 11, 2023
Verified buyer
Replacement breaker
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I had a 50 amp breaker for my 55 pound thrust motor. Any time I put the motor in high speed, it would tripped the breaker. It was recommended that I used a 60 amp breaker.So far it seems to be working perfectly.
Reviewed by Jim C.
on July 26, 2023
Verified buyer
Circuit Breaker
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Item shipped quickly and works great!
Reviewed by Matthew E.
on July 15, 2023
Verified buyer
Rental Business
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We have been very happy with these motors.
Reviewed by Doug H.
on June 12, 2023
Newport vessels cares about its customers
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
They take care of you if something breaks under warranty
Reviewed by Steven B.
on March 24, 2023
Verified buyer
Trolling motor
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing customer service and products, I highly recommend Newport Vessels!
Reviewed by Luca Q.
on March 8, 2023
Verified buyer
86 lb LV Trolling Motor
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I have a 14' Modified V John boat . I previously had a bow mount Minn Kota 55lb trolling motor which was stolen off the boat. I bought this 86lb Newport for about 1/3 the price I paid 10 years ago for the old unit. I was pleased with the performance of the old unit but can't wait for spring time to get this new 86 lb Newport out for a spin. I modified the new unit with a "10-50V 100A 5000W DC Motor Engine Speed Controller 0-100% PWM Control, Industrial, Motor Speed Regulator for DC Brush Motor" which I bought from Amazon for about $53. There are multiple videos available online for this installation. Of course it required connectors and 8 gauge cable to hook up, along with a waterproof box to protect it and also detachable connectors....which probably cost another $50 or so. The value is that the PWM unit has a continuously variable potentiometer dial which controls the speed and a forward/off/reverse 3-way toggle switch. So instead of 5 forward and 3 reverse reverse speeds which is stock on the Newport, it now has continously variable speeds in both directions. My research indicates that the efficiency of the motor is several times higher at low speeds with the PWM unit and about equivalent at the highest speed. The reason is that the stock speed control uses resistors to lower the voltage and hence the speed. The resistors waste lots of energy as heat which doesn't happen with the PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) speed control. Finally I purchased a LiFePO4 24V 100 Ahr batte...
Reviewed by Richard H.
on February 8, 2023
EXCELLENT
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
What ever you're paying the person who helped me, you should double it. He was the perfect representative for your company.
Reviewed by John W.
on December 30, 2022
Verified buyer
Breaker
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
When I ride boat. Breaker wasn’t working and then remove the breaker and still able to ride. That’s positive
Reviewed by Marybeth H.
on November 18, 2022
Verified buyer
