Newport
Newport NK300 HD
$1499.99
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Newport NK300 HD vs Watersnake T18 ASP
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Watersnake T18 ASP is cheaper at $130.5. Every spec and price links to its source.
Watersnake
Watersnake T18 ASP
$130.5Cheaper
Which is better: the Newport NK300 HD or Watersnake T18 ASP?
The Watersnake T18 ASP wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Watersnake T18 ASP is the cheaper at $130.5. The Watersnake T18 ASP both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Newport NK300 HD | Watersnake T18 ASP |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1499.99 | $130.5 |
| Brand | Newport | Watersnake |
| Released | — | — |
| Thrust (lb) | 110 | 18 |
| Voltage (V) | 36 | 12 |
| Shaft length (in) | 21.7 | 24 |
| Mount type | — | transom |
| Control type | cable-steer | hand |
| Gps anchor | No | No |
| Max amp draw | 37 | — |
| Speed control | variable | stepped |
| Saltwater rated | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 25.5 | 4.85 |
Sources — Newport NK300 HD: newportvessels.com (verified 2026-07-11). Watersnake T18 ASP: watersnakeusa.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Newport NK300 HD and Watersnake T18 ASP?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Thrust (lb): Newport NK300 HD 110 vs Watersnake T18 ASP 18
- Voltage (V): Newport NK300 HD 36 vs Watersnake T18 ASP 12
- Shaft length (in): Newport NK300 HD 21.7 vs Watersnake T18 ASP 24
- Control type: Newport NK300 HD cable-steer vs Watersnake T18 ASP hand
- Speed control: Newport NK300 HD variable vs Watersnake T18 ASP stepped
- Weight (lb): Newport NK300 HD 25.5 vs Watersnake T18 ASP 4.85