Newport Vessels NV-Series 62lb Thrust Saltwater Transom Mounted Trolling Electric Trolling Motor w/LED Battery Indicator & 36" Shaft

Product is in good condition. Can't wait until i install it to my Kayak. I really appreciate the fast delivery way sooner than the estimated time.

I recently purchased a piece of property on a shallow lake. It is a very quiet community, so I thought an electric trolling motor would be appropriate for just cruising along the lake. I read several reviews done by others on this Newport product, and watched videos that were posted showing the motor in action. I have to say that I am beyond impressed with what I purchased. I chose the 62 lb thrust motor since it can be used on various size boats. I have a 12' StarCraft rowboat that is an older and well-constructed boat. That means it has some weight to it. I was able to cruise along through the weedy places with no trouble at all. A very clever design feature is the adjustable collar that allow the motor to be raised or lowered depending upon the depth from the floor to the propeller. Once I was in open water, I selected the highest speed and was amazed at how very well it moved me along. It will be put to a full test next week when my wife and 3 others will be using the boat. The weight of the motor is great in that it is light enough for my wife to carry it without hurting her shoulder. This was another selling point. It installs in seconds which mean no heavy lifting for a long period of time.. I have only one major concern that I experienced that could easily be remedied with a design modification. The forward and reverse motion is controlled by a twist of the handle. If you install the motor and accidentally have the motor in any of the power settings before you hook up the battery, the motor will turn and you could get injured. Yes, common sense would demand that the battery no be hooked up until the motor is in the water, but the potential for injury does exist. Perhaps they can incorporate a safety switch that interrupts the power going to the motor. I purchased a deep cycle lithium battery to power the motor. I ran for about a couple of miles at full speed and measured the voltage at the battery after I finished the run. The power loss was only a .01 drop from the 12.8 volts. There is a built in battery level series of LED's that tell you at a glance how much power you have left. This is a testimony to not only the quality of the battery, but also to the low amp draw of the motor. It is very efficient. It is very well made and I expect many years of use out of this unit. There are replacement parts available which is encouraging. Final word, for the price you will not find a better motor that has all the features of those that are priced much, much higher. I expect Newport to be around a while.

Good bargain compared to minn kota but not as quiet and refined as a minn. motor is a bit noisier and doesn’t operate as smooth as a minn.

Bought it used. Came with a missing piece. It was the drive pin. I had to go to Newport official website to order it. Other than that product in good condition. Also shipping box could be better

Upon installation, I discovered the motor was missing the ECOS (Engine Kill of Switch), a component that the user can attach themselves. This was an oversight on my part, as I should have investigated the product specifications more thoroughly prior to purchase. The motor itself is easy to install, appears to be well-built and rugged, and is not heavy. However, there is a significant compatibility issue with the Newport Battery Quick Connect/Disconnect Connectors Terminals for Trolling Motor. These connectors are rated for 12V/50A, which makes them unsuitable for the 12V/58A 62 lbs thrust motor. I strongly recommend that potential buyers of the 12V/58A 62 lb thrust motor carefully examine the full product specifications to avoid this issue