A light brushless 12 V motor for jon boats, inflatables and canoes that want strong thrust at a fair price.
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The pick for a small sailboat or heavy pontoon that needs both reach and thrust. Plan for a 24 V battery setup.
- 86 lbThrust
- 24 VVoltage
- 40 inShaft
- 2 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- 86 lb of thrust with a 40 in shaft for heavy, high sided boats
- Runs on 24 V, which keeps current draw down
- Saltwater rated
- LED battery meter
- Needs a 24 V battery bank
- Fixed speeds only
- Brushed motor
The Newport L-Series family
Every Newport L-Series model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own mount.
| Model | Thrust | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport L-Series 62 lb | 62 lb | 2.8/5 | $324.99 |
| Newport L-Series 86 lb (this one) | 86 lb | 3.2/5 | $384.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its mount. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Motor | |
|---|---|
| Thrust | 86 lb |
| Voltage | 24 V |
| Speed control | 5/3 forward/reverse |
| Brushless | No |
| Battery meter | Yes |
| Saltwater rated | Yes |
| Mount and control | |
| Mount | Transom |
| Shaft length | 40 in |
| Steering | Hand |
| Wireless remote | No |
| GPS anchor | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 25 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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