{"product_id":"newport-nk180-series-control-foil","title":"Newport NK180 Series Control Foil","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHold Your Line When Current, Wind, and Cover Fight Your Kayak\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood kayak positioning gets harder when current pushes the stern, wind knocks you off line, or a tight turn around cover demands more steering authority. The \u003cstrong\u003eNewport NK180 Series Control Foil\u003c\/strong\u003e helps the NK180 HD and NK180PRO track straighter, turn with more authority, and maintain cleaner water around the prop so you can spend less effort correcting the kayak and more time fishing the line you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Control Where Kayak Positioning Matters Most\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type:none;padding-left:0;margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Hold a cleaner line through current and wind with improved directional tracking and less unwanted drift\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Make tighter, more controlled turns around docks, laydowns, grass edges, oyster bars, and other structure where boat position affects your next cast\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Gain more low-speed turning authority for precise adjustments when picking apart cover instead of simply traveling from spot to spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Keep cleaner water around the prop through turns and shallow-water operation with an integrated cavitation plate designed to reduce prop ventilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Improve control without sacrificing the speed you bought the motor for—the hydrodynamic profile showed no measurable reduction in top speed in Newport testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Upgrade an NK180 HD or NK180PRO without drilling, cutting, or permanently modifying the motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Fish the same control upgrade in freshwater or saltwater with a purpose-built composite foil and stainless steel mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNewport NK180 HD and NK180PRO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarine-grade UV- and impact-resistant composite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-piece clamshell; screwdriver installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 in. L x 3 7\/8 in. W x 9 in. H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7 lb.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrag Impact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo measurable reduction in top speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Modification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-World Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork a current seam without constantly correcting your heading, make a tighter turn back toward a laydown, or ease across skinny water with cleaner flow around the prop. The foil is designed to make the NK180 respond more predictably when precise positioning matters, while its integrated cavitation plate helps reduce ventilation through turns and at shallower operating depths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpend Less Time Correcting and More Time Making the Next Cast\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the Control Foil when you want your NK180 HD or NK180PRO to hold a better line and respond with more authority in the water you actually fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About the Newport NK180 Series Control Foil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .faq-accordion--pescador details { margin:0; border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador details:first-of-type { border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador summary {\n    padding:14px 0; font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; list-style:none; outline:none;\n  }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador summary::marker { content:\"\"; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador p { margin:10px 0 16px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-accordion--pescador\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the NK180 Series Control Foil improve on the water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt improves directional tracking, low-speed turning authority, and control in current and wind. For anglers, that means fewer steering corrections and more precise kayak positioning when fishing structure, current seams, tidal water, and other areas where holding a line matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow does the cavitation plate help in shallow water and turns?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe integrated cavitation plate helps keep clean water around the prop and reduce ventilation, particularly through harder turns and at shallower operating depths. That helps the prop maintain better bite when those conditions would otherwise make it easier to draw air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill the Control Foil fit the original NK180 or NK180S?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This version is precision-molded specifically for the NK180 HD and NK180PRO and is not compatible with the original NK180\/NK180S or other Newport motors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhere should the Control Foil sit on the NK180 shaft?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNewport specifies positioning the foil all the way down against the motor pylon. Its alignment slot integrates with the small fin on the aft side of the pylon where the pylon meets the shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes installing the Control Foil require modifying the motor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The two-piece clamshell design wraps around the shaft and secures with the included stainless steel hardware using a screwdriver, with no drilling, cutting, or permanent motor modification required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Newport Wholesale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48603711471834,"sku":"23M1000626","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0446\/9732\/1627\/files\/ControlFoilNK180_studio_mounted_side_DSC06488_ghost50_Shadow.webp?v=1789448799","url":"https:\/\/pescadorfishing.com\/products\/newport-nk180-series-control-foil","provider":"Pescador Fishing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}