Head-to-head comparison · Trolling Motors
Newport NV-Series 86 lb vs 62 lb
Newport's two biggest NV-Series motors share a 36-inch shaft, tiller and speed steps. The 86 lb runs on 24 V and draws less current; the 62 lb is the strongest motor Newport makes for a single 12 V battery.
By Outdoor Spec Desk Editorial· Updated
This page was drafted with AI assistance from manufacturers' specs and manuals, and is checked by our editor.
Why the Newport NV-Series 62 lb (36" Shaft) wins
For most jon boats and small aluminum boats, the 62 lb wins because it runs on one 12 V battery. Choose the 86 lb when your loaded boat is over about 2,480 lb, or when wind and current regularly beat a 62 lb motor, and you can carry two batteries.
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Newport NV-Series 86 lb 24 V (36" Shaft)
An 86 lb, 24 V fresh and saltwater transom motor with a 36-inch shaft, 48 A maximum draw and 1.5 hp equivalent, at 25 lb.
Newport NV-Series 62 lb (36" Shaft)
A 62 lb, 12 V fresh and saltwater transom motor with a 36-inch shaft and a 58 A maximum draw, the most thrust Newport offers on a single 12 V battery.
Side-by-side
Specs compared
| Specification | Newport NV-Series 86 lb 24 V (36" Shaft) | Newport NV-Series 62 lb (36" Shaft)Our pick |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | Editorial score:7.9/10 | Editorial score:8.0/10 |
| Best for | Most Thrust for Heavy Boats | Most Thrust on One 12 V Battery |
| Thrust | 86 lb | 62 lb |
| Voltage | 24 V | 12 V |
| Shaft length | 36 in | 36 in |
| Mount | Transom | Transom |
| Speed control | 5 forward, 3 reverse | 5 forward, 3 reverse |
| Steering | 6 in telescoping tiller handle | 6 in telescoping tiller handle |
| Battery meter | Built-in battery indicator | 5-point LED |
| Water type | Freshwater and saltwater | Freshwater and saltwater |
| Max amp draw | 48 A (60 A circuit breaker included) | 58 A (60 A circuit breaker included) |
| Weight | 25 lb | 23 lb |
| Warranty | 2-year limited | 2-year limited |
| Where to buy | Check Latest Price on Amazon (paid link) | Check Latest Price on Amazon (paid link) |
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At a glance
Key differences
- 1Thrust: 86 lb against 62 lb
- 2Voltage: 24 V (two batteries) against 12 V (one battery)
- 3Max amp draw: 48 A against 58 A
- 4Horsepower equivalent: 1.5 hp against 0.93 hp
- 5Weight: 25 lb against 23 lb
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Pros and cons
Newport NV-Series 86 lb 24 V (36" Shaft)
The NV-Series 86 lb is for heavy jon boats, small aluminum boats and pontoons that need more push than any 12 V motor gives, in fresh or salt water. If one 12 V battery is a must, the 62 lb NV-Series is the strongest option.
Pros
- 86 lb of thrust, the most of any trolling motor we cover
- Draws 48 A at full power, less than the 62 lb model's 58 A, because it runs on 24 V
- Rated for fresh and saltwater
- 25 lb, only 2 lb more than the 55 and 62 lb NV-Series
Cons
- Needs a 24 V system: two 12 V batteries in series
- Fixed speed steps rather than variable speed
- 2-year warranty, with no lifetime shaft guarantee like Minn Kota's
Newport NV-Series 62 lb (36" Shaft)
The NV-Series 62 lb is the pick for a heavier jon boat or small aluminum boat that needs more push than a 55 lb motor but should stay on one 12 V battery, in fresh or salt water. For a light boat with a low transom, the 55 lb NV-Series with its 30 in shaft is enough.
Pros
- 62 lb of thrust on 12 V, more than any other 12 V motor we review
- 36 in shaft for higher transoms, where the 55 lb NV-Series has 30 in
- Same 23 lb as the 55 lb NV-Series, by Newport's figures
- Rated for fresh and saltwater, with a 60 A circuit breaker in the box
Cons
- 58 A at full power drains a battery faster than the 55 lb model's 52 A
- Fixed speed steps rather than variable speed
- A 2-year warranty, with no lifetime shaft guarantee like Minn Kota's
Choose the Newport NV-Series 62 lb if
- You want to stay on one 12 V deep cycle battery.
- Your loaded boat is under about 2,480 lb, by Newport's 5 lb per 200 lb rule.
Choose the Newport NV-Series 86 lb if
- Your loaded boat is heavier, or you fight wind, current or tide.
- You can fit two batteries for a 24 V system.
Both have
A 36 in shaft, five forward and three reverse speeds, a 6 in telescoping tiller, a 60 A breaker in the box, a fresh and saltwater rating and a 2-year warranty. See how to size a trolling motor.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Newport 86 lb worth it over the 62 lb?
- Only if your loaded boat is over about 2,480 lb or you face strong wind or current, and you can run 24 V. Otherwise the 62 lb runs on one 12 V battery.
- Which draws more current?
- The 62 lb, at up to 58 A on 12 V. The 86 lb lists 48 A on 24 V.
- Do both have the same shaft?
- Yes. Newport lists a 36 in shaft for both the 62 lb and 86 lb NV-Series.
Sources
The specifications and claims on this page come from these manufacturer documents. Figures are the manufacturers' own unless the text says otherwise.
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