Haswing Cayman B 55 lb
#8 in Bow mountFull review
A budget remote controlled bow mount for small fishing boats and inflatables. Buy the GPS version if you want to hold a spot.
Amazon $559 Haswing Outdoor $519$519
The Haswing Cayman B 55 lb rates 3.4 among bow mount trolling motors; the Newport NV-Series 55 lb rates 2.8 among transom mount ones. The Newport NV-Series 55 lb costs $279.01 less ($239.99 vs $519).
Newport NV-Series 55 lb
#8 in Transom mountFull review
The all round pick of the NV line for small fishing boats on a 12 V battery. It gives near the thrust of pricier motors for much less money.
Amazon $239.99$239.99
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different mount classes (bow mount and transom mount), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own mount peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Haswing Cayman B 55 lb | Newport NV-Series 55 lb |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 35% | 100 $9.44 per lb of thrust ($519, 55 lb) | 52 $4.36 per lb of thrust ($239.99, 55 lb) |
| Thrust 25% | 0 55 lb of thrust | 50 55 lb of thrust |
| Features 25% | 50 variable speed, wireless remote | 0 none of the four |
| Warranty 15% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Haswing Cayman B 55 lb | Newport NV-Series 55 lb | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | ||
| Thrust | 55 lb | 55 lb |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Speed control | Variable | 5/3 forward/reverse |
| Brushless | No | No |
| Battery meter | Yes | Yes |
| Saltwater rated | Yes | Yes |
| Mount and control | ||
| Mount | Bow | Transom |
| Shaft length | 48 in | 30 in |
| Steering | Remote | Hand |
| Wireless remote | Yes | No |
| GPS anchor | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 30.2 lb | 23 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |