The Kayak Series 55Lb Thrust Electric Trolling Motor By Newport Is Designed Specifically For Kayak Anglers. We Have Taken Our Years Of Trolling Motor Design And Manufacturing Experience, And Focused It Directly On Creating A Motor That Fits The Unique Needs Of Kayak Anglers. This Is The First Kayak Specific Motor To Offer Top-Level Performance In A Reliable And High-Quality Package, At An Affordable Price. Each Of Our Kayak Trolling Motors Is Backed By Our California Based, Industry Renowned Customer Service Team! The Kayak Series Trolling Motor Is Newport's First Kayak Specific Motor. Building On The Tried And True Design Of Our Nv Series Trolling Motors, The Kayak Series Features A Height Adjustable 24-Inch Shaft For Proper Depth Placement. We Have Added Extended Battery Cabling To Provide For Flexible Battery Placement, Ensuring Compatibility With Transom Mount Kayaks And Canoes. Five Forward Speeds And Three Reverse Speeds Allow For A Smooth And Efficient Ride, A 5 Led Battery Indicator Ensures You Know How Much Run Time Is Left On Your Current Charge. The Newport 55Lb Thrust Kayak Series Motor Comes Equipped With A 3-Blade Propeller To Reduce Drag, Balancing Efficiency And Thrust For Optimal Performance. The Kayak Series Trolling Motor Is Designed To Be Powered By One (1) 12-Volt Lead-Acid Deep Cycle Or Marine Battery (Not Included). Fishing From A Kayak Allows You To Get In Close To The Action Without Scaring Away Bass And Other Shallow Water Fish. Utilizing A Trolling Motor Allows You To Quickly Access Your Favorite Cove, So You Can Spend Your Day Casting, Not Fighting The Current Or Paddling Through Chop And The Wakes Of Bigger Boats. The Ultra Quiet Operation Of The Newport Kayak Series 55Lb Thrust Trolling Motor Ensures A Stealthy Approach, Placing You Right On Top Of Fish Bigger Boats Can Only Dream Of.