DIY Kayak Trolling Motor - Newport vs Minn Kota

[@shannonlocklear8116]

Nice video, love to see one on your pwm setup.

[@franciscojavier3625]

*I bought this model for my 14 ft Jon boat. **enjoyable.fishing** recommend love it!!! It pushes my boat with ease ( 2 men 220 each). I would highly recommend this to anyone.*

[@johnrugani2382]

Thanks for the video! My minnkota 40 lb. thrust with the weedless wedge gets me 3.4 mph while the minnkota power prop goes 4.1 mph on my bonafied ss127 loaded up. Just for fun i put a 10 x 6 pusher prop (used for RC airplanes) and that took me all the way to 4.8

[@g-wolfoutdoors8150]

In my other video I thought the difference was thrust but after this test I think its just the prop design.

[@johnrugani2382]

@@g-wolfoutdoors8150 yes i found the same results. I believe almost all electric trolling motors spin at the same max RPM 1750? The higher thrust does give you some more torque though. So in current wind or chop the higher thrust would win out. But on calm days and lakes like the one you were in, my 40 lb. thrust c2 with a standard minnkota power prop would go faster than your 50 lb. thrust with the weedless wedge. If we both ran the same prop, me on my 40 lb thrust and you on your 50 lb thrust you would edge me out slightly on calm waters but do better in current. The 10” pusher prop i played with actually gave me a 22% increase in speed. I never checked the amp draw, i would think it would be a bit higher.

[@leonsus9317]

@@johnrugani2382 That's really informative! Going to change my c2 30lb thrust prop out when I get a chance. I was wondering why my tiny 10ft kayak was going the same speed as my 14 ft john boat with same trolling motor.

[@cosybike]

@@johnrugani2382 Amp draw will always go up. The propellor does the pushing, the motor just turns it and at whatever speed it can do. The amount of effort required is the bit that changes.

[@JonR35]

Link for 10x6 ? Only can find a 10x4 LH with the pin cutout

[@RobBastien]

Fantastic test, thanks for the effort.

[@onekingnojoker]

Thank you. I just ordered a newport vessel

[@gn3ricc]

I’m on the fence about Newport but hearing and seeing lot of good reviews. What are your thoughts after owning it for a while?

[@g-wolfoutdoors8150]

The Newport has been reliable. Haven't had any issues so far. The 3 blade prop seems to be efficient in forward and gives more power in reverse than the 2 blade.

[@gn3ricc]

@@g-wolfoutdoors8150 where did you purchase your Newport? Not sure if I should go with minn Kota 55lb or Newport 55lb. Only really using it to get to spots. I have a native 10.5 but when I make long haul… it’s tiring! Haha

[@koniec1013]

Need a vid on your pwm now haha

[@metroknow]

Thank you for these comparison videos. After testing all 3 (the Minn Kota, the Newport Vessels, and the Haswing), which would you pick? It seems like the Minn Kota was a lot quieter without too much sacrifice in the effective speed/power - is that a fair assumption? Thanks again!

[@g-wolfoutdoors8150]

The Newport Vessels seems to have a good overall efficiency with the 3 blade prop. The Minn Kota seems to be a little slower and use more battery. The Haswing is lighter but after 2 hours of running it would enter an error state and not run reliably.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Nice test! Thanks

[@pieseasmyseas]

After the BS they pulled on me with a warranty clame I'll never buy a Newport vessels item again!

[@RoadTripA1A]

This has convinced me to go with the Minn Kota based on price considering that the Newport being only 15% faster. If I'm only saving 3 minutes over a 20 minutes of travel, the extra cost doesn't seem to make much difference to me. But that's just me. It's not like 30 lbs thrust is half as slow as 55 lbs thrust.

[@robynrobison4050]

Two advantages of Newport Vessel is a 55lb thrust is only $175, Minn Kota is about $100 more. And, Newport Vessel can be used in both salt water and freshwater, whereas Minn Kota is strictly a freshwater motor. Plus, you can get the 55lb thrust Newport Vessel motor in 30 inch shaft, whereas the shortest shaft on a Minn Kota that is 40lb thrust and up size is 36".

[@RoadTripA1A]

@@robynrobison4050 Thank you for your insight. I agree. I decided on the Newport 55lb thrust 30" shaft. My only regret was not getting the 36" shaft. Otherwise, working out great.

[@BlueOriginAire]

@@robynrobison4050 , it is precisely why l got the NV ... it fits perfect on my Elite Scout SS canoe. 55lbs. is more than enough wake for the two of us. ✌🏽

[@jcallesano]

@@robynrobison4050 where can tou fins it for 175? It's 250 now

[@paulfennell01]

Did you recharge the battery for the second trip?

[@g-wolfoutdoors8150]

Yes, they both used the same battery but freshly charged.

[@BassManStrikes]

Nice, how does the weedless wedge work in the weeds? Does it make a difference vs the power prop?

[@g-wolfoutdoors8150]

It seems to clear weeds off it better than the power prop.

[@hazariqayie7105]

i got a question about Trolling Motor..How long would it take to drain the battery out..?? with a full charge battery, can it last a full day fishing trip..??

[@g-wolfoutdoors8150]

It is all related to battery size and motor speed. If you have a 100ah battery and the motor pulls 50 amps on full speed (speed 5) then it would last 2 hours on full speed. On low speed they last a lot longer. Trolling speeds (1.5mph to 2mph) on motor speed 2 or 3 then a 100 ah battery could last more like 6 to 8 hours.

[@jasonh2641]

How far was the distance you were traveling? I've been debating getting a trolling motor for my yak. I want it mainly to travel distance more efficiently.

[@g-wolfoutdoors8150]

That route was roughly 1 mile round trip.

[@saeedalriyami9211]

Thanks for video, the speed will be different if i place the motor in the side instead of back? And can u share link for this fish finder! Thanks

[@g-wolfoutdoors8150]

Steering the kayak is the easiest with the motor centered in the back. If the motor is on the side then the kayak might struggle to go straight. I'll add a link to the fish finder in the description.

[@robertcarr5190]

Bass pro has the 7" si for 499.00.... black Friday sale

[@JonR35]

Can you super tune both and retry

[@jimmae518]

I am wondering what size pwm you used and have you had any burn out?

[@g-wolfoutdoors8150]

The one I have now is rated for 60 amps. Its been in use for 2 seasons and I fish about 3 times a week.

[@jimmae518]

@@g-wolfoutdoors8150 is that 60 amps constant with 100 amp max?

[@g-wolfoutdoors8150]

@@jimmae518 yes, on Amazon for close to $25. I use the one that also has a forward/reverse switch and a power display.

[@clydesdalem.8943]

Dude you gotta do something about that mic. OmG sorry couldn't finish the video

[@Pwnzistor]

I'm faster than that with a 30lb motor

[@robertbaker231]

Minn kotas suck I had 2 the switch burned up on both of them only used for a short period too I will never buy a Minn kotas again

[@catleet2004]

totally opposite of my experience! my 55lbs thrust MK would not die! going on 10 years!

[@evan2290]

that was an exceptionally bad comparison video

[@MarkSilva-il5sr]

What’s the point in showing these two motors speed then turn the speed up on the video