Newport L-Series 86 lb

Last updated: October 31, 2026

Newport L-Series 86 lb
3.2/5#5 of 17 in transom mount trolling motors
3.2

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
Check price at Amazon$384.99

Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • 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
Cons
  • 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.

ModelThrustRatingPrice
Newport L-Series 62 lb62 lb2.8/5$324.99
Newport L-Series 86 lb (this one)86 lb3.2/5$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
Thrust86 lb
Voltage24 V
Speed control5/3 forward/reverse
BrushlessNo
Battery meterYes
Saltwater ratedYes
Mount and control
MountTransom
Shaft length40 in
SteeringHand
Wireless remoteNo
GPS anchorNo
Build
Weight25 lb
Warranty2 years

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