NK180PRO | Behind the Design
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- Опубліковано 2 кві 2024
- Jason Kardas, Head of Product Development dives into the NK180PRO and gives us all the details about how we achieved whisper quiet precision, unmatched acceleration and optimized efficiency with the updated design.
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NOW...(?) you come out with it...! After buying the NK180 AND the NK300 in the last 8 months! Lol...
I'm not going to say "Wish I'd WAITED", as I'm satisfied with how the "regular" NK180 performs, compared to some of the other brands. So much so, I went ahead and bought the NK300 for my new 'Yak, as it weighs about 60 pounds more than the old one (which weighs in "loaded with gear" a little over 200 pounds without me in it - another 210 pounds!).
I will surely let my Friends know about the PRO model, as some of them have wanted to look into getting one like mine.
That's awesome! The NK180 original simply paved the path for the NK180PRO. The PRO was a natural evolution after receiving tons of feedback from the field. The NK180 is still a great motor, but when it's time for an upgrade, you won't be sorry you went PRO!
I have the nk180 owned it for 3 months I’ve been catching striped bass at San Luis reservoir and New Hogan Lake California. I was able to tow my uncle in his kayak weighing 250 lb reduced the top speed 3.3 mph @ 100% throttle , so for a small prop that’s Torque ! . I don’t fish off the ocean side waters I think the 180pro is excellent for that purpose because of that prop/motor boost. I’m just going to wait and ride off the 180k and get the nk180pro for 2025 Christmas 🫤
Love to hear it!
Ran my nk180 pro for its maiden trip on my wilderness recon 120hd today. Absolutely AMAZING!!! It was windy and choppy on the lake, this motor cut right through the slop 😊😊😊. One question though, no strain relief on my motor at the top of the shaft like you have on the motor in the video. Did you do away with them? It seemed odd to me with the flex and bend in the wire at that point there wouldn’t be a strain relief.
Adding a shaft fairing would make a significant difference in efficiency. Is this in the works? What is the actual propulsive efficiency of this motor? I am going to build a small catamaran and want to power with dual NK180s. What is the speed potential on a highly efficient hull, as opposed to a pudgy fishing kayak? I would be very interested to see this tested on a longer, lighter, more streamlined boat.
what battery box is available for the 24v 50ah battery?
The freedom of Newport motor is the battery options. I would go with Amazon 50AH(24V) for about $250 with charger. I went with even smaller (2) 30AH. It last me over 6 hrs with peddle assist.
Our new 24V 50Ah Bluetooth Lithium Battery fits the Newport battery box: newportvessels.com/collections/motor-accessories/products/smart-battery-box
The new batteries are IP65 rated, so technically don't require a battery box, but we understand the desire to keep the battery clean and dry.