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product_id: 1296149
title: "Newport NV-Series Thrust Saltwater Transom Mounted Trolling Electric Trolling Motor w/LED Battery Indicator"
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reviews_count: 8
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# 55lb thrust power 8-speed control (5F/3R) 5-LED battery meter Newport NV-Series Thrust Saltwater Transom Mounted Trolling Electric Trolling Motor w/LED Battery Indicator

**Brand:** newport vessels
**Price:** KSh192920
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚤 Glide Quietly, Fish Confidently — Power Meets Precision on Every Wave

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Newport NV-Series Thrust Saltwater Transom Mounted Trolling Electric Trolling Motor w/LED Battery Indicator by newport vessels
- **How much does it cost?** KSh192920 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/1296149-newport-nv-series-thrust-saltwater-transom-mounted-trolling-electric-trolling)

## Best For

- newport vessels enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted newport vessels brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-Day Endurance:** Integrated 5-LED battery meter keeps you informed so you never get stranded mid-adventure.
- • **Custom Fit & Control:** 30-inch adjustable shaft and telescoping tiller handle for ergonomic, locked-in steering comfort.
- • **Versatile Speed Range:** 8-speed settings (5 forward, 3 reverse) give you ultimate trolling finesse up to 4 mph.
- • **Silent Precision Power:** 55lbs of thrust delivers smooth, efficient propulsion without spooking fish—dominate your lake day.
- • **Built to Brave Elements:** Corrosion-resistant aluminum and hardware ensure saltwater and freshwater durability season after season.

## Overview

The Newport NV Series 55lb Trolling Motor is a high-efficiency, 12V electric motor designed for small to medium watercraft. Featuring 55 pounds of thrust, an adjustable 30-inch shaft, and a 3-blade propeller, it offers silent operation and precise control with 8 speed settings. Its durable, corrosion-resistant build supports both saltwater and freshwater use, while the 5-LED battery meter ensures you stay powered all day. Lightweight at 23.2 lbs and easy to mount, it’s the go-to motor for serious anglers and casual boaters alike.

## Description

Offering a perfect balance of power and efficiency, the NV 55lb is Newport's most versatile trolling motor for small and medium sized watercraft. The 3 blade propeller offers near silent operation, so you never scare away fish! With 55lbs of efficient thrust at your fingertips, and a bright 5 point LED battery meter, this motor keeps you on the water all day long. A durable nylon transom mount, and a 30-inch adjustable shaft, means this motor can fit almost all small to medium sized watercraft. High quality corrosion resistant hardware ensures this motor is ready to tackle any environment, with full saltwater and freshwater compatibility. Ease-of-operation, quality, and craftsmanship make this motor the 1 choice in its class. This trolling motor is designed to be paired with one (1) 12-Volt Lead-Acid Deep Cycle or Marine battery (battery not included).

Review: Greater Value than Expected - 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.
Review: Works as advertised. Simple, sturdy design. No complaints. - I got this for puttering around lakes on an inflatable boat. It does this perfectly. Screws right onto your transom. Turn to steer, twist for throttle, all in near-silence. Like all trolling motors regardless of power, speed will not exceed 5mph. This is plenty fast for puttering around lakes. I’ve heard about propeller upgrades that might get you another 1mph, but haven’t tried that myself. If you want to go faster, you’ll need to spend thousands more for either an electric outboard that might go 2mph faster, or a gas outboard that will go much faster but be loud, smelly, and illegal on many lakes.

## Features

- Efficient Power: 55Lb Thrust - This 12V Electric Trolling Motor Provides Excellent Power And Efficiency For Any Boater. The High Quality Build Allows The Motor To Run All Day Long Without Overheating, Or Making Noise To Spook Fish
- Features: This Motor Features A 30 Inch Shaft, A 5 Led Battery Meter, A 6 Inch Telescoping Tiller Handle, And 3 Blade Propeller. The Mount Angle, Height, And Direction Can All Be Adjusted And Locked Into Place When Needed
- Speed: This Motor Has 8 Speeds, 5 Forward And 3 Reverse. The Motor Is Designed For Trolling, So The Top Speed Of This Motor Is About 4Mph, But Depends On Your Boat Shape, Weight, Water, Wind, And Other Factors. Our 3 Blade Propeller Gives The Motor Great Low End Torque To Get The Boat Moving
- Battery: The Nv 55Lb Motor Requires One (1) 12V Lead-Acid Deep Cycle Battery (Battery Not Included), 50Ah Recommended. The Motor Also Includes A 50Amp Circuit Breaker Which Is Recommended At All Times To Protect From Battery Voltage Surges. Max Amp Draw: 52A

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00EYST1L8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #12,521 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #2 in Trolling Boat Motors |
| Brand Name | Newport Vessels |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 6,798 Reviews |
| Engine Type | electric |
| Fuel Type | electric |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00700987987577 |
| Included Components | Trolling Motor |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 7"D x 21"W x 47"H |
| Item Height | 7 inches |
| Item Type Name | Trolling Motor |
| Item Weight | 23.2 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Torero Imports LLC |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Maximum Horsepower | 0.83 Horsepower |
| Mounting Type | Transom Mount |
| Operation Mode | Electric |
| Recommended Uses For Product | For Salt Water |
| UPC | 744288455748 700987987577 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Newport Vessels
- **Item Weight:** 23.2 Pounds
- **Color:** Black
- **Material:** Aluminum
- **Engine Type:** electric

## Images

![Newport NV-Series Thrust Saltwater Transom Mounted Trolling Electric Trolling Motor w/LED Battery Indicator - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51g8t76Q38L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: will  it  be  good  for  5  person  with  beer  coolers  wooden fishing  boat so  like  2000 pounds  with  dogs and  still  be  fast i only  have  300**
A: NO,NO, NO, Lose 4 people,take 1 beer cooler, and 1 dog and maybe ( and you only have 300 what? )

**Q: I have a 12 foot aluminum boat will this motor push around this boat**
A: I have a 12' Valco Aluminum boat and it pushes it around pretty good in the 5th forward speed.  Prob got up to 5 or 6 mph.  I never did it for very long though so not sure how long the battery would last doing that all day.  Goes pretty slow until you kick it into the 5th gear and then you feel a nice push.  Also have not tried it into any kind of head wind or current.

**Q: I want to know the horsepower of the Newport Vessels 55 Pound Thrust 8 Electric Trolling Motor to see if it is allowed in the lake I want to us it in?**
A: In the product description it says Power - 55lb Thrust (0.83HP Equivalent) so it is less than 1 horse power. I use the 55 pound thrust version on a 16ft canoe with  fishing gear battery etc totaling 220lbs plus my fat butt of 260 and have had one other person weighing in at 300lbs  totaling  780lbs and this motor in top speed (5) does the job with ease nicely, even in high winds. As for using it on a lake that depends on if you are in America, the state you are in and what the state and local laws are on lakes. My state requires the boat to be registered if using a gas or electric motor.

**Q: Is it made for salt water?**
A: Hi,
Yes! All of our motors are rated for both Salt and Freshwater. We recommend rinsing your trolling motor with freshwater after use in saltwater. This will help extend the motor's lifespan. If you have more questions or need additional help, please visit newportvessels.com or give us a call at (866) 721-0002! Our hours are M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm Pacific Time.
Best,
-NV Team

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Greater Value than Expected
*by G***B on June 25, 2025*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works as advertised. Simple, sturdy design. No complaints.
*by R***0 on October 15, 2025*

I got this for puttering around lakes on an inflatable boat. It does this perfectly. Screws right onto your transom. Turn to steer, twist for throttle, all in near-silence. Like all trolling motors regardless of power, speed will not exceed 5mph. This is plenty fast for puttering around lakes. I’ve heard about propeller upgrades that might get you another 1mph, but haven’t tried that myself. If you want to go faster, you’ll need to spend thousands more for either an electric outboard that might go 2mph faster, or a gas outboard that will go much faster but be loud, smelly, and illegal on many lakes.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 86LB thrust (2025 update long story short I love this motor!)
*by M***L on July 28, 2024*

UPDATED PICTURES AND REVIEW AFTER 100 fishing trips. 3/24/2025. I will leave my original review but add too it. I still like the motor. Very fast(3.5mph by itself). It absolutely still serves its purpose. Never any issues with 500+ hrs between my dad and I. Only issues are -battery indicator on top is worthless. THE FIX- Just make sure your battery’s are charged and do not risk it(recommend Noco onboard charger 10x3). -there is no creeping going up the bank, even first gear is 2+ mph and I’m being picky but a little loud. THE FIX- I have enjoyed using this motor to help get us to the other side of lake first thing in morning then use front motor to creep up banks. I don’t mean to exaggerate the noise, not bad but noticeable. -Vibration. It’s not terrible but the handle definitely wobbles/vibrates at top speed but it is worth it for extra speed vs 55/62lb options. I can only get 2.5mph out of the front 55lb thrust minkota edge($100 on marketplace).THE FIX- I have not attempted to play with mitigating the vibration. Also not a big deal just being transparent with issues that are frustrating (even if only make you mad a little lol) Next upgrade for me is new lithium batteries to drop some weight. Still rocking 3 27 size 100ah+ ($100 each) from Walmart. 2 for rear motor. 1 for front motor and electronics. It’s been GREAT! This setup got my and pops fishing on my small budget. Grateful for that. Lots of fish caught and even more memories made. You all can imagine your typical 35yr old son and 70year old dad fishing. LOL Hope this helps. Buy the motor. I would again. I’ll be looking at the nt300 down the road for a jon boat build! 6/1/2024 Disclaimer!!!!!! I have only used the Newport motor once so I can’t give feedback on long term yet but I’ll update back over time if things change. I’m no expert at all but I have had maybe 10 trolling motors over the years and can compare speed-vibration-battery life-ergonomics-etc from them to it. Overall yes I am happy with it and will NOT be returning it. It’s very nice with only one major flaw. First gear is way too aggressive. This new newport 86lb is faster in first gear than my 40lb at full power. Creeping ultra quietly down the bank is not easy anymore. I WANT TO GIVE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK FIRST. Only one issue so far, first gear is super aggressive. It’s not bad enough for me to return, just something to note. First gear, the slowest option is 2.5mph. For example my 40lb first gear is maybe little over half of a mph. So an immediate 2.5mph is very jerky, so if you are moving on small ponds just get the 62lb that runs 12v. If you are fishing bigger reservoirs or state parks, etc get this 86lb. I covered so much more water today now that I’m moving double the speed. I wish it was possible to have a slower first gear to creep from spot to spot. It’s much more aggressive than I would like first gear to be. IF the guy upfront is standing you better let him know before you turn the motor on. It’s funny with my buddy in his 30s, but my dad in his 70s is going to have a balance problem if he is standing LOL. Creeping ultra quietly down the bank is not possible. Reverse is perfect! Very powerful too. With this new 86lb I’m now able to get over 4mph while using both motors even with weight of 3 big batteries and 2 180-200lb guys and our rods, the front motor and battery/etc. The motor seems very nice quality, reminds me of minn kota. I would rank this quality higher feel than my motorguides (r3 ) but lower than min kotas. The lever clicks are very solid, like I like my adjustments on an optic. I want to hear and feel the change. I ran it all day today and the battery light only went down 3 bar! Nothing got hot either. INCLUDES THE CABLE YOU NEED TO RIN 24v! I took a picture of wiring and batteries to help others get setup. Super simple To run the 24v needed. I picked up 2 deep cycle marine batteries (pictured) at Walmart for $100 each. They are both 100+ah batteries. This 86lb came with the cable to run from one batteries positive, to the other batteries negative. Then you hook the motor up wires to the open positive and negative posts. Battery voltage indicator is such a nice feature. I will reply back to tell you how accurate it is. UPDATE NOT ACCURATE! Vibration seemed normal. Nothing to crazy. I was able to turn on full speed and it stayed straight with my hand even off it. Big bonus for that when you need to cover a lot of water it’s nice to take your hand off for a second. This Newport 86lb motor seems to only weigh slightly more than a normal 55lb troller. Also a win. Easy to take on and off boat if you need to.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Newport NV-Series Thrust Saltwater Transom Mounted Trolling Electric Trolling Motor w/LED Battery Indicator
- Newport 12V50Ah Deep Cycle Heavy-Duty Marine Battery, Lightweight & Sealed AGM, Trolling Motor Compatible
- INTEX 68624EP Motor Mount Kit: Easy to Attach – Heavy-duty Composite Mount – Marine Plywood – Aluminum Support Arms – Fits up to 3.0 HP Motors

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