With an ultra-quiet, energy-efficient 3HP electric motor, the NT300 delivers unparalleled performance on the water with a clean design and an easy-to-use electric outboard.

600 W

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100 MI

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+6 MPH

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37.5 HRS

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THE SPECS // AT A GLANCE

Unlocking the Potential of Newport Motors

  • 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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07/19/2024
KC
Ketian C.
United States United States

Thank you

Thank you for the help of warranty claim for my NK180 motor. I am very happy with the service at Newport. Thank you!

07/10/2024
RF
Ramiro F.
United States United States

bad engine

This was one of the worst engines I've ever had, and when I called the insurance they were inefficient and slow

04/11/2024
CS
Chris S.
United States United States

Proven And Trusted

I fish tidal waters quite a bit. Now with my NK 180 I have the power needed to get me were I need to be! Since equipping my kayak with the Nk 180 I also have doubled the distance I can travel. This motor has been a game changer in the tournaments and really look forward much more use out of it! Thanks Newport!!

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04/11/2024
CS
Chris S.
United States United States

Proven And Trusted

My experience with my Nk 180 has been nothing but positive. It has allowed me to change up the way I pre fish and the water I am able to cover. On a 60 ah battery my Nk 180 will run me strong for 2 days straight! I look forward to getting the 300 someday, but the 180 will definitely get any job done when needed!

04/09/2024
DB
Dean B.
Canada Canada

NK 180

My motor came complete as ordered and packaged well with no issues. Installation was straightforward and after testing in open water, I am really impressed with the overall quality and setup.

04/09/2024
CP
Craig P.
United States United States

Great spare parts

Love this motor and how they give you spare parts that are essential to the motor operation. Spare fob, spare motor mount nut, spare rope.

04/09/2024
MN
Mike N.
United States United States

Nk180

Best kayak motor out there truly a game changer with how to fish

04/09/2024
CP
Craig P.
United States United States

Best kayak motor

This NK180 is the best kayak motor around. Super quiet, easy install with spare parts, no limit on battery. So happy I purchased this motor.

04/08/2024
MN
Mike N.
United States United States

Nk180

This motor is a game changer I love it best motor for my fishing and river fishing

Newport Vessels Newport NK180 1.8HP Electric Kayak Outboard Motor (Discontinued) Review
04/01/2024
BY
Brandon Y.
United States United States

Best Bang for the Buck

I have been loving my Nk180. Paired up with a Jackson Coosa X this thing is a mean, river machine. I have yet to find any current that I can't get through and being able to adjust to just the right power to hold steady in current is vital to making the perfect casts to find big smallies.

04/01/2024
MN
Mike N.
United States United States

Newport nk180

Gotta say hands down this motor is a game changer to kayak fishing makes it affordable to be hands free on the water

03/27/2024
TT
Tony T.
Singapore Singapore

Claim

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

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

Great Product

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

03/21/2024
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BN
Brian N.
United States United States

Essential tool

I been running NK180 for almost two years and can say it’s been an essential tool in my kayak tournament career. The NK180 has provided the opportunity to go further and for longer without worry.

03/20/2024
ST
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!

03/19/2024
CL
Collin L.
United States United States

Tough, Dependable, and Easy to Rig

Let me start by saying that at this point in time I have 3 NK180s. Between the three of them and miles upon miles of use, I have yet to have one single issue with the motor. Both my clients and I love the worry free operation. I have a setup on a Hobie Compass, Crescent Shoalie, and an Old Town Topwater PDL. The installation on all of these kayaks was a breeze. The only that needed slight modification was on the Topwater and I made a custom mounting plate for that. With a 24v50ah battery, I get hours of run time, even with the throttle at or above 80%. With a battery of this capacity, I don't even worry about it on river floats of 8-10 miles. If I go upstream, the battery will have more than enough juice to cover 2+ miles depending on throttle settings and flow rate. It could certainly go much further in lighter flows when not much speed is needed. Maintenance is simple: pop off the nut behind the prop and check for debris. Remove those and replace the nut. Done. If you're worried about these motors hitting rocks in rivers, don't be. Mine have been through the ringer on the Susquehanna, MIssissippi, and countless other small rivers. They may have a few scratches now, but that doesn't affect performance! The longer I own these motors, the tougher it is for me to throw them on the kayaks if I'm heading out on the water.

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