Newport X-Series 55 lb Saltwater Trolling Motor

Overview

The Newport Vessels X-Series is a 55 lb thrust, 12V saltwater trolling motor with a 36 inch fiberglass composite shaft, an adjustable mount for kayaks, jon boats and inflatables, and an LED battery indicator.

Newport positions the X-Series as the flexible-mount option in its lineup, aimed less at one specific hull type and more at fitting across kayaks, jon boats, inflatables and small fishing boats through its adjustable angle and depth settings. The fiberglass shaft is lighter than the aluminum used on some other Newport models, which matters on smaller, lighter craft.

• 55 lb thrust, 36 inch shaft, saltwater rated
• Fits kayaks, jon boats, inflatables and small boats
• 5 forward and 3 reverse speeds
• LED battery indicator built in

Who it's for

Fits owners of kayaks, inflatables or small jon boats who want one 55 lb thrust motor that can adapt across different hull shapes rather than a model built for one boat type. Less relevant for larger boats needing more thrust.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Five forward and three reverse speeds give fine control for trolling and repositioning near docks, weeds and structure, and the motor is built to run quietly so it does not spook fish. The fiberglass composite shaft and adjustable mount angle and depth are what let it move between different boat types, and it runs on either lithium or lead acid 12V deep cycle batteries.

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