Minn Kota PowerDrive Next Gen 55
#12 in Bow mountFull review
For freshwater anglers on smaller boats who want GPS anchoring for the least money.
Amazon $1,377.49$1,377.49
The Minn Kota PowerDrive Next Gen 55 rates 2.7 among bow mount trolling motors; the Haswing Protruar Genius 55 lb rates 2.7 among transom mount ones. The Haswing Protruar Genius 55 lb costs $948.49 less ($429 vs $1,377.49).
Haswing Protruar Genius 55 lb
#10 in Transom mountFull review
A very light brushless motor for kayaks and canoes where weight and runtime matter more than price.
Amazon $429$429
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 | Minn Kota PowerDrive Next Gen 55 | Haswing Protruar Genius 55 lb |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 35% | 39 $25.05 per lb of thrust ($1,377.49, 55 lb) | 2 $7.80 per lb of thrust ($429, 55 lb) |
| Thrust 25% | 0 55 lb of thrust | 50 55 lb of thrust |
| Features 25% | 50 wireless remote, GPS anchor | 50 variable speed, brushless motor |
| Warranty 15% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Minn Kota PowerDrive Next Gen 55 | Haswing Protruar Genius 55 lb | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | ||
| Thrust | 55 lb | 55 lb |
| Voltage | - | 12 V |
| Speed control | - | Variable |
| Brushless | - | Yes |
| Battery meter | - | Yes |
| Saltwater rated | No | Yes |
| Mount and control | ||
| Mount | Bow | Transom |
| Shaft length | 54 in | 31.5 in |
| Steering | Remote | Hand |
| Wireless remote | Yes | No |
| GPS anchor | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 9.7 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2026-10-06 | - |