Summary of "Insane Speed! Newport NK300 Motor On The Water Review With My Old Town Kayak!"

Top-line verdict

The reviewer (Conor) calls the Newport ENK300 (NK300) a “game changer” and strongly recommends it. It delivered roughly double the cruise speed of his Minn Kota trolling motor, is quiet and efficient, easy to install, and works well with his Power Queen lithium battery. Cautions: full throttle can be hard to control and the prop will hit bottom in very shallow water.

Main features

Newport ENK300 (NK300) electric outboard: ~27 lb motor with a removable shaft (roller‑pin removal for transport).
Adjustable shaft / deploy height to allow shallower operation.
Integrated quick‑connect cable/port and a small controller unit (magnetic kill‑switch).
Compatible with Old Town factory mount (4 screws).
Works with kayak rudder and alongside a separate trolling motor (reviewer kept his Minn Kota deployed for spot‑lock).
Recommended battery used in testing: Power Queen Group 31 lithium (Bluetooth app monitoring).

Performance (real‑world test conditions)

Tested with a heavy load (reviewer ~210 lb + kayak & gear) in windy/choppy conditions.

Typical speeds - Low throttle: ~3.3–3.5 mph - 50% throttle (against wind): ~5.1 mph (≈470 W draw) - 75–100% throttle: typically 5.8–6.5 mph (peak 6.4–6.5 mph on some runs) - On a flatter channel with less wind: ~5.3–5.4 mph at 100% with heavy total load

Power draw and battery - Power draw: low throttle ~175 W, mid ~470 W, high ~890 W; peak spikes reported up to ~1,300 W. - Battery voltage reported ~39.1–39.8 V. Power Queen app estimated ~10 hours remaining (95% state shown during test).

Shallow‑water behavior - Worked in ~1.1 ft (13”) when fully deployed, but will hit bottom below ~1.7 ft if fully down. - By raising the shaft, the prop could run with part exposed in ~6–8 in on soft bottoms (less efficient). Hard bottoms/rocks are not recommended.

Pros (user‑observed)

Much faster than the reviewer’s Minn Kota (significant time savings to reach spots).
Quiet and efficient for the power delivered.
Easy installation (reviewer reported ≈10 minutes on Old Town base).
Integrated quick‑connect and tidy cable routing; magnetic kill‑switch included.
Adjustable shaft lets you fish shallower flats compared with his trolling motor.
Compatible with rudder and works with the Minn Kota spot‑lock workflow (NK300 for transit, Minn Kota for holding).
Good pairing with Power Queen lithium battery and Bluetooth app for real‑time monitoring and firmware updates.
Motor shaft removes for transport and the motor stows on the mount.

Cons / cautions

Full throttle (100%) makes the kayak hard to control: bow rise, tipping sensation, strong wakes — reviewer described 100% as “dangerous” for handling.
High current draw at top throttle reduces runtime; spikes up to ~1,300 W were observed.
Will touch bottom below ~1.7 ft if fully deployed; raising the motor helps but is inefficient and can still touch soft bottoms.
Motor weight (~27 lb) adds to overall kayak load.
Transport recommendation: carry the motor inside the vehicle rather than attached to the kayak to avoid damage to shaft/pins.

Comparison: NK300 vs reviewer’s Minn Kota trolling motor

Speed: Minn Kota maxed ≈3.5 mph in current testing (previously ~4.7 mph when new); NK300 repeatedly reached 5.8–6.5 mph.
Shallow operation: Minn Kota needed ~10” water depth to clear bottom; NK300’s adjustable shaft allowed shallower operation (with caveats about props touching).
Workflow: Conor uses NK300 for transits and the Minn Kota for spot‑lock when fishing.

Installation & setup notes

Mount: use the Old Town factory mount (4 screws). Installation reportedly simple.
Storage: remove roller pin to lift motor shaft for storage/transport; shaft is removable.
Power‑up sequence (to avoid errors): connect controller and cables first, place magnet in neutral, then connect battery last.
Kill‑switch: attach the magnetic kill‑switch to your life jacket.
Controller placement: reviewer used a 3D‑printed low‑profile base to keep the controller out of the way when casting.

Battery details and recommendation

Battery used: Power Queen Group 31 lithium (app/label showed ≈39 V in testing). Reviewer described it as “38 [something] 50 amp.”
Bluetooth app: monitored voltage, watts draw, temperature, remaining hours; readings closely matched Newport displays and allowed firmware updates.
Reviewer highly recommends the Power Queen battery and shared an affiliate discount code: “fish on 6” (6% off).

User experience / anecdote

Reviewer expressed strong enthusiasm, calling the motor “life changing” for kayak fishing and saying top speed felt like a “roller coaster.”
He also caught a 32” black drum during the same outing (an anecdotal positive detail).
The review appeared authentic and enthusiastic; operations and app demos were shown on camera.

All unique product points (concise list)

Motor weight ~27 lb.
Shaft removes by pulling roller pins for transport.
Adjustable shaft height for shallower fishing.
Integrated quick‑connect on motor cable.
Small controller; reviewer used a 3D‑printed low‑profile mount.
Magnetic kill‑switch (attach to PFD).
Power‑up sequence: controller/cables first, battery last.
Outperforms a non‑brushless Minn Kota on the same kayak in speed.
Motor remains quiet even at high speed.
Rudder remains usable with motor deployed.
Can make surprising wakes at high speed on a kayak.
Motor can touch bottom below ~1.7 ft if fully deployed; raising lets operation in ~6–8 in on soft bottoms (inefficient).
High current draw spikes up to ~1,300 W at full throttle.
Works well with Power Queen lithium battery and app for monitoring.
Recommended to transport motor inside vehicle to protect shaft and pins.
Installation reportedly simple on Old Town Sportsman Autopilot 120.

Speakers / perspectives

The video primarily features one reviewer (Conor). Other voices appear briefly but provide no substantive technical differences.

Recommendation / final thoughts

For kayak anglers who want a fast, efficient electric motor to transit to fishing spots quickly, the Newport ENK300 appears to be an excellent choice based on this real‑world test: much faster than the reviewer’s Minn Kota trolling motor, quiet, easy to install, and compatible with kayak rudder and spot‑lock workflows. Use caution at full throttle because it affects handling and can feel unstable; be aware of shallow‑water limits (prop contacting bottom below ~1.7 ft). Pairing with a quality lithium battery (e.g., Power Queen) is recommended for best monitoring and runtime.

If you like, I can: - Extract the exact installation steps the reviewer used, - List the specific hardware/accessories mentioned (battery model, 3D mount source, wiring tips), or - Produce a short checklist for buying/setting up an NK300 on an Old Town Sportsman. Which would you prefer?