This brushless kayak motor offers excellent efficiency and extremely low noise with a direct drive design that allows you to sneak up on fish. It can be used with two affordable 12V lead-acid deep cycle batteries or a lighter-weight 24V lithium battery. Two operating modes, 24V and 25.9V, allow the motor to be powered with 2x 12V GEL, Lead Acid, or lithium deep cycle batteries. This kayak motor will greatly increase the effective range of any angler on a given day, it will bolt directly to a 4 bolt PowerPole style stern mount, or can be installed into the deck of a kayak (see fitment guide here). The mount pivots freely to pass over underwater obstacles, but the durable aluminum motorhead is ready for the ones you don’t see. Steering cables can be set up to turn the motor like a rudder using your kayak’s OEM mounted foot braces, or a pin can lock the motor in a forward drive position for use on SUPs and inflatable kayaks. The reverse is enabled with a pull cord that locks the motor in a deployed position, keeping the propeller from lifting out of the water while you back your way out of trouble. Regardless of your level of experience, the NK-180 offers an efficient, powerful motor in a durable package.
1.8hp Equivalent Motor Unit
Four Bolt Aluminum Mount
Digital Speed Controller w/ Display
Steering Triangle
Height Adjustment Clamp
Reverse Cable Handle
Motor Lift Cable Handle
Emergency Stop Key
Motor Lift Arm
2x Carabiner
2x S Biner
Nylon Cord Kit
Braided Stainless Steering Cable Kit (may not be compatible w/ every brand of kayak)
Installation Kit (hardware included, additional hardware may be necessary depending on your exact make/model of kayak)
BATTERY(S) NOT INCLUDED
Equivalent to a 1.8hp
Designed for fishing kayaks (see fitment guide here)
Four-bolt aluminum mount (direct attachment to PowerPole mount)
Features trim adjustment
Integrated rudder steering
Stow/deploy motor with the pull of a cord
Three Steering Cable Setup Options
No Steering – Motor used for forward and reverse only
Cable routing goes through the stern of the kayak
Cable routing goes above the deck of the kayak
Compatible with 24V Deep Cycle Batteries or 25.9V LiFePo4 battery
Input Voltage: 24V
Shaft Length: 19.7″
Battery Type: Lithium or Lead-Acid
Total Weight: 14.3lbs
Thrust: 60lbs
Motor Housing Length: 8.75″
HP Equivalent: 1.8HP
Motor Housing Width: 3″
Inside Length: 86″
Max Amp Draw: 25A
Propeller Diameter: 5.9″
Max. Propeller Speed: 1800rpm
Mount Bracket Dims: 14″ L x 6″ W
Max Test Speed: 5.7mph
Min. Mount Dims: 5.5″ L x 4.5″ W
Shaft Diameter: 1.15″
Battery Cables: 7ft
Speed Controller Wire: 8ft