We reviewed the best trolling motor for any angler, whether you want an electric one with spot lock for bass fishing, a transom mount, or a kayak motor. Print Subscription-$35 for the Best Field ...

The dual-voltage, efficient brushless motor delivers 50 pounds of thrust with 24V power, or 30 pounds with 12V power to move ...

The most accessible way to motorize a kayak is by adding an electric trolling motor. For a few hundred bucks, an angler can install a 45-pound thrust trolling motor and 12-volt, deep-cycle marine ...

Yet the simplest way to power your kayak is with a transom-mount trolling motor like the Newport Kayak Series or their NK180 and NK300 kits. ... In the end, a saltwater trolling motor offers a huge ...

Today, kayak fishing rigs resemble bass boats or center-consoles more so than paddleboards. And the leading edge might be a new kayak from Bonafide called the XTR130. Not all that different from what ...

Building a trolling motor mount for my kayak was cheap and easy. I took four surplus leg sections from a deer feeder to Howlin Custom Cycles in Little Rock. My buddy there charged me $20 to put a ...

Discover the all-new 2025 Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 Pro. Upgraded mounting tracks, horizontal rod holders, trolling motor mounts, and unmatched versatility.

Electric Motor vs. Trolling Motor. Newport’s kayak motors mount astern and fit nearly any 10- to 14-foot ’yak that sports a flat horizontal surface aft. Lacking a tiller, the new NK300 turns using ...

But, motorized kayaks are getting closer. Today's motor-ready boats are a long way from the old transom-mount trolling motor attached to a 2×4 bolted to the kayak deck.