I have been using this motor on my Sea Eagle 385fta Fast Track Angler inflatable kayak for over a year now. It is powered by a Dakota LiPo 54A battery. With this combo, I can cruise of and on at medium speed all day for two whole days without running out of power. The Newport motor is a couple pounds heavier than what is recommended by Sea Eagle but the battery weighs a fraction of what a standard marine battery weighs so that more than makes up for the motor being 2-3 pounds over the recommended weight.
The one thing I would change on the design is are the clamp faces. The metal is very durable but it is also too smooth. It needs to have a better grip on the surface that contacts the transom. this is especially true if you use the Sea Eagle side mount transom with it's heavy duty vinyl vertical plank. On more than one occasion after tightening the hand knobs as far as possible, the round discs on the opposite side of the clamps would slide out of place during a moderate turn. Had I not been paying close attention, the entire motor could have fallen off and been lost in the bottom of the lake or maybe even capsized me like a giant anchor. I have since remedied this issue by adding a thin layer of inner tube rubber on both sided of the transom which greatly improves the clamps' grip.
It would also be good if the throttle handle extension had more resistance when it was extended or contracted. As it is designed, it slides in and out with just the bare minimum pressure, even if unintentional. This was also corrected (at least temporarily) with some clever use of thread tape but it required some disassembly which very well might have voided the warranty.
Even with these relatively minor issues, the Newport Kayak motor had been a solid performer and I expect to get many more years of use out of it.
| Brand | Newport |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 18.5 Pounds |
| Color | Black |
| Material | Fiberglass, Aluminum |
| Engine Type | Trolling Motor |
| Operation Mode | Electric |
| Recommended Uses For Product | For Fresh Water |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Mounting Type | Transom |
| Fuel Type | electric |
| Product Dimensions | 18"D x 5"W x 34"H |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 44.75 x 19.7 x 6.5 inches |
| Package Weight | 9.87 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 18 x 5 x 34 inches |
| Brand Name | Newport |
| Warranty Description | 2 Year Limited Warranty |
| Model Name | 36lb Thrust - NV Series - Electric Trolling Motor |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Torero Imports LLC |
| Part Number | 23M1000205 |
| Style | 36lb Thrust |
| Included Components | Propeller |
| Size | 30" Shaft |
