VEVOR 55 lb Trolling Motor
#6 in Transom mountFull review
A low cost 55 lb tiller motor for occasional use on small boats. Name brand motors cost more but publish a warranty.
Amazon $170.90$170.90
2.8/5
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.
- 55 lbThrust
- 12 VVoltage
- 30 inShaft
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$239.99
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Plenty of push for 12 to 14 ft jon boats on a single 12 V battery
- Rated for saltwater, with corrosion resistant construction
- LED battery meter helps you plan the trip back
- Low price per pound of thrust for a name brand motor
Cons
- Fixed speeds give coarser control than variable speed motors
- Draws up to 52 A at full speed, so a small battery drains fast
- Brushed motor rather than a more efficient brushless design
The Newport NV-Series family
Every Newport NV-Series model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own mount.
| Model | Thrust | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport NV-Series 36 lb | 36 lb | 2.4/5 | $169.99 |
| Newport NV-Series 46 lb | 46 lb | 2.6/5 | $214.99 |
| Newport NV-Series 55 lb (this one) | 55 lb | 2.8/5 | $239.99 |
| Newport NV-Series 62 lb | 62 lb | 2.9/5 | $299.99 |
| Newport NV-Series 86 lb | 86 lb | 3.3/5 | $359.99 |
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 | 55 lb |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Speed control | 5/3 forward/reverse |
| Brushless | No |
| Battery meter | Yes |
| Saltwater rated | Yes |
| Mount and control | |
| Mount | Transom |
| Shaft length | 30 in |
| Steering | Hand |
| Wireless remote | No |
| GPS anchor | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 23 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this mount
Newport NV-Series 62 lb
#7 in Transom mountFull review
For bigger jon boats and skiffs that need extra push but run on one 12 V battery. Budget for a large battery to make use of it.
Amazon $299.99$299.99
Newport L-Series 62 lb
#9 in Transom mountFull review
A long shaft motor for sailboats, pontoons and other boats with a high transom. On a low transom the NV 62 does the same job for less.
Amazon $324.99$324.99
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