Upgrade your pontoon boating experience with the Newport Pontoon Series Trolling Motor, designed to provide smooth, reliable thrust and precise speed control for calm, quiet cruising. Built specifically for pontoon boats, this motor offers the perfect balance of power and efficiency to help you navigate lakes, rivers, and bays with confidence.
Featuring a corrosion-resistant design, the Pontoon Series runs on a 12V deep cycle or marine battery in its 55lb form, while the 86lb version requires a 24V system. Its compact, easy-to-mount frame keeps your deck clutter-free, while the intuitive throttle and battery level indicator help you stay in control of speed and battery life.
Take charge of your next pontoon trip with the Pontoon Series Trolling Motor — engineered for power, designed for ease.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Newport Pontoon Series
Who is the Newport Pontoon Series designed for?
The Newport Pontoon Series is designed for pontoon owners who want a deck-mounted electric motor for quiet, controlled movement on lakes, rivers and bays. It is built around a deck mount rather than a transom clamp, which separates it from Newport's other trolling motors: the bracket bolts through the deck near the centerline, and the motor lifts and stows in place. Speed control is five forward and three reverse steps, with a battery-level indicator. Choose it if you have deck space to commit and will drill into it.
What is the difference between the 55-pound and 86-pound Pontoon Series versions?
The two Newport Pontoon Series versions differ in thrust and, importantly, in battery system: the 55-pound version runs on 12V and the 86-pound version runs on 24V. Published weights are 23 pounds and 25 pounds, both with a large three-blade propeller, five forward and three reverse speeds and a battery-level indicator. The voltage difference is not something you can work around: a 24V motor cannot run on one 12V battery, so the 86-pound version means a 24V system from the start. Current Newport sources give different maximum-draw figures, so none is published here — confirm the exact electrical requirement for your version with us before sizing wiring or protection.
Which Pontoon Series version is currently offered on this Eco Fishing Shop page?
This page currently carries a Thrust option with both the 55-pound and the 86-pound Pontoon Series versions listed, so the option selector on this page is what tells you which is selectable right now. Availability of an individual configuration can change without the page changing, so trust the selector over any description. Because the two versions need different battery systems, decide on 12V or 24V before you order rather than after. If the version you want is not selectable, call 844-987-5777 or email sales@ecofishingshop.com and we will tell you what we can supply.
What battery system does each Pontoon Series version require?
The 55-pound Newport Pontoon Series needs a 12V system and the 86-pound version needs a 24V system. No battery is included with either. A 12V deep-cycle or marine battery is the recommended type, and a 24V requirement cannot be met by one 12V battery — do not treat the two as interchangeable. Building 24V from two batteries is wiring work, and getting it wrong damages equipment or worse, so follow the connection method in the Pontoon Series owner's manual for your version rather than general practice. Circuit protection is required: fit a manual-reset breaker in the motor leads within 72 inches of the battery.
How does the Pontoon Series deck-mount system install?
The Newport Pontoon Series bracket bolts to the deck as close to the keel or centerline as practical, and the motor assembly comes off first so you are only positioning the bracket. Before drilling anything, disconnect the battery, test-fit the motor stowed and deployed to confirm nothing obstructs it, and check what is under that patch of deck — wiring and structural beams live down there, and overhead obstacles can limit turning the handle. Drill six holes with a 9/32-inch bit, then secure the bracket with M6 x 75 bolts, washers and nuts from below, or M6 x 60 self-tapping screws. Set the depth collar above the bracket and tighten. Full sequence: Newport pontoon mount installation instructions.
What shaft and propeller depth considerations matter on the Pontoon Series?
Set the Newport Pontoon Series depth adjustment collar so the propeller blades run 6 to 12 inches below the surface of the water. The published Pontoon Series shaft is 55 inches, the longest in Newport's trolling-motor line. That length is confirmed for the 55-pound version by its own parts listing; the 86-pound version's parts listing could not be independently confirmed, so check it with us before ordering that one. Too shallow and the propeller pulls air; too deep and it is exposed to strikes and adds drag. Deck heights vary and change with load, so set the depth with the boat loaded as you actually run it.
Why should Pontoon Series buyers compare thrust rather than expect a universal MPH figure?
Because Newport does not publish an MPH rating for the Pontoon Series, and says why: speed depends on loading, water condition, hull type and wind speed, which makes accurate speed ratings impractical. The guidance is to compare thrust and power ratings instead. So a 55-pound and an 86-pound version differ by a known amount of thrust, while their speed on your pontoon depends on your boat. We will not publish a speed figure for this motor from a reseller specification. For sizing, Newport's thrust selection guidance suggests working from total boat weight plus load, and notes that thrust in pounds and horsepower measure different things and do not compare directly.
What comes with the Pontoon Series, and is the battery included?
No battery is included with the Newport Pontoon Series. It ships with the motor, the deck mounting bracket and its hardware, and the owner's manual. You supply the battery system for your version — 12V for the 55-pound motor, 24V for the 86-pound — plus a charger, a manual-reset circuit breaker and any cabling your run requires. No breaker amperage specific to this series is published, so ask us rather than borrowing a figure from another series. Drilling the deck also means a 9/32-inch bit.
What Pontoon Series operating, circuit-protection, saltwater-care, and storage precautions apply?
Fit a manual-reset circuit breaker in the Newport Pontoon Series motor leads within 72 inches of the battery, and disconnect power whenever you change the propeller, clear debris, charge, trailer the boat, or leave the motor unused. Electrical arcing near a battery can cause an explosion, so make connections carefully. Never fully submerge the unit, and do not let children operate it. After saltwater use, rinse thoroughly with fresh water — only the areas that contacted salt water, keeping the top cover dry, because water there can damage the internal circuitry. In freezing weather, store the motor somewhere it will not freeze.
What warranty coverage comes with the Pontoon Series?
The Newport Pontoon Series carries a two-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, restricted to the original owner and non-transferable. Keep your receipt and the motor's serial number: a claim needs proof of purchase within the coverage period plus photos or video of the damage. Registering the motor is not required and no registration deadline applies. Commercial use of any kind is excluded, as are neglect, abuse, lack of maintenance, accident, improper use or assembly, and failed repair attempts. Transport charges on a claim are the buyer's. Full terms sit on the Newport warranty page.
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