I bought a Newport Vessels NK180.  I elected to not to with the 300, because I really am not in that big of a hurry (in life).  I fin-kick/pedal @  3.5mph fairly well, and if I can find a setting where I can go 4mph, while assisting with the pedals, I will be a happy dude.  

 

truth be told, I don't know why I went with Newport and not the Torquedo.  I think I wanted to choose my own battery.  it really is a hail-mary at this point.  I just want to go farther, and I think I can with my pedals - but the redundancy safety can't be ignored.  my pedal drive has been moving me around for 2 years.  paddling back, if I have a drive failure feels so archaic and tiring..  bleechh. 

 

EDIT.  just noticed it is even $50 cheaper today.  ARGH!!!  

Contact the retailer and request Black Friday discount, never know without asking.

Tom

You will be happy with that motor for sure.  I know I have been for the 3+ seasons I have used mine.  I couldn't justify the added cost for the torqeedo...just didn't make sense to me.
 

6 hours ago, WRB said:

Contact the retailer and request Black Friday discount, never know without asking.

Tom

I tried.  Lady was at least polite.  Haha.