Customer Reviews: NK180 HD Rock Guard
Rated 4.05 out of 5 stars based on
39 customer reviews.
77% of reviewers recommend this product.
Worthwhile investment for shadow hazardous lakes.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
The rock guard has hit several objects, so I believe it has been worth the purchase. I had to slightly enlarge the screw holes to get the screws through during installation. It seems well made and probably worth the investment if fishing shallow areas similar to where I have fished, Susquehanna River and santee cooper lakes. I don't know if it is encourages grasses to accumulate on the prop but it may.
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4 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by Larry W.
on November 2, 2026
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
Nice concept but as...
Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
Nice concept but as other people stated doesn’t not fit. Holes do not line up. I get it says tight fit but the holes don’t even come close to matching up.
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3 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by Damian D.
on October 28, 2026
Verified buyer
Does not recommend this product
New rock guard installed
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I recently installed the rock guard on my NK 180. It took a little patience, getting the three holes to line up. It’s very solid and definitely protects the propeller. I’ve only used it once since installation. With the water levels about 4ft low, I found some new stumps and branches. No issues at all. I have not been through any grass, but we will see if it helps with that in the spring.
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5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Both
Reviewed by Victor P.
on October 21, 2026
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
Rock guard for new 180 HD
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Works great on my new 180 HD. Had original 180 for 3 years of heavy use until it went, owed me nothing. Decided to get rock guard on my new one.
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5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by Joseph C.
on October 18, 2026
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
Susky essential! Shallow water,...
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Susky essential! Shallow water, big rocks, sharp ledges. This rock guard is invaluable when chasing smallmouth on the Susquehanna River.
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5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by Stephen H.
on September 18, 2026
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
Rock guard rocks!
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
A stone cold must for fishing the Susquehanna! Keeps you motoring to where the fish are.
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5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by Andrew M.
on September 4, 2026
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
It works really well...
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
It works really well with weeds too.
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5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by George H.
on August 24, 2026
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
Rock guard is exactly what the NK180 needed for rivers and creek fishing
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
The rock guard has been a complete game changer for using the motor on my crescent kayaks CK2 Venture in rivers and creeks. You can put it to the full test in ultra shallow water and power through riffles with the insurance that that the motor and prop are being protected
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5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by Michael L.
on August 10, 2026
Recommends this product
Nice bit of kit....
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Nice bit of kit. Should definitely keep protect the prop.
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5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by William R.
on August 7, 2026
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
Shallow River Game Changer
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely necessary if you plan to fish shallow rivers. I fish to Susquehanna River and the rock guard has been a game changer. No longer having to worry about hearing the prop grind away on rocks is great!
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5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by Brandon Y.
on August 4, 2026
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
Definitely more control ,...
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Definitely more control , protect the prop from river rocks and debris. But need to be careful in the weeds.
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5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by John R.
on August 3, 2026
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
Disappointed BUT satisfied!!
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Unfortunately Newport I can’t give this item 5 stars. Reason why is the holes on this part does not line up with holes on the motor. Attempting to bore the holes out would be catastrophic! Far as looks I would definitely give it a 5 but overall and only because the difficulty of making this part fit or should I say mounting this part is the reason for 3 stars. I’m definitely not sending it back but the mounting process can be a problem if not somehow corrected.
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5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by Mark F.
on July 29, 2026
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
Great Protection for the NK180 HD
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I added the Newport NK180 HD Rock Guard to my NK180 HD on my Old Town PDL 120, and I’m glad I did. It was easy to install and gives me extra peace of mind when fishing in shallow water or around rocks and stumps. It doesn’t seem to affect the motor’s performance, and it’s nice knowing the prop has some added protection. Definitely a worthwhile upgrade for anyone running an NK180 HD.
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5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Saltwater
Reviewed by Franky R.
on July 28, 2026
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
Poorly engineered
Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
Doesn’t fit the NK180.
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1 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by Daniel M.
on July 28, 2026
Verified buyer
Does not recommend this product
Prolongs the life of...
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Prolongs the life of the motor especially river fishing saves a lot of headache with the rock guard
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5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by Mike N.
on July 28, 2026
Recommends this product
HD Rock gaurd!
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
The fit ment on the rock gaurd is very very tight! Ads a very slick look to the motor the performance to protect it from getting bangs up on rocks and shallow areas is also outstanding 100% recommend
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5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by Nicholas B.
on July 20, 2026
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
PROTECTING MY INVESTMENT
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
I recently purchased the NK180HD Rock Guard to protect my motor and propeller from rocks and riverbeds.
I fish in alot of areas where the water levels change fast and hitting the bottom can be a problem.
With the new Rock Guard I will not worry as much if I don't notice I am getting g in too shallow and I can get in closer to try and catch fish in the shallows.
The online ordering process and shipping was easy and the delivery time was surprisingly fast to Canada.
I did have a bit of an issue installing it on the motor at first but once I figured out I should take the nuts out of the body and insert the bolt first then screw the nut on making sure it fit in the indent properly it was a breeze.
Overall the process and installation were relatively painless and easy.
Highly recommend this product for anyone with an NK180HD motor!!!
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4 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by Greg E.
on July 17, 2026
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
Protecting the Motor Investment
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I am excited about this product providing the security i need as a river angler when it comes to protecting the prop and motor. The product was simple to install and meets all expectations.
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5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Freshwater
Reviewed by Michael L.
on July 11, 2026
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
Simple install, serious protection....
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Simple install, serious protection. My NK180 finally has the armor it deserves when running through rocks & rugged waterways!
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5 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
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Reviewed by Jean M.
on June 20, 2026
Verified buyer
Recommends this product
Unable to install rock...
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Unable to install rock guard after several hours of trying holes on rock guard dont line up with holes on the mount on bottom of motor,waiting 2 weeks for replacement rock guard , getting awful frustrated at this point ,as i have paid for the product ,but have not been able to install it
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1 out of 5 (1 = Poor, 3 = Average, 5 = Excellent)
Reviewed by angelo C.
on June 11, 2026
Verified buyer
Does not recommend this product
