All your research and hard work worked out well. I have no cretique other than more netting fish ! . what a SOLID build and specific to Tahoe and your needs. I have enjoyed the build myself, thanks for sharing
Nice setup. A lot cleaner than mine since I went with a brushless trolling motor i had to mount the whole head of it by my seat. I could definitely use better wire management.
First of all, thank you for your great videos. I have a Recon 120 and your videos have helped me building out my kayak. My knowledge of electronics is basic. Can you explain why you used different gauge wires? How would I know which guage to use and where to step up or down. Wondering if I have to do the same. Thanks!
The longer the wires are, the bigger they need to be in order to reduce resistance and, in turn, heat. Increasing gauge towards the battery. There is a chart on the Minn Kota website that has recommended gauge based on length that is very useful. If you are going to run wires from bow to stern, as I did, you will definitely want to step up the gauge. If you can not find the minn kota chart lmk and I will send you a link or a picture of it. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing your build. Very clean and engineered great. I have a PWM on a similar setup and I get some interference with my Fish finder at certain speeds or frequencies. Have you experienced this?
I originally had the fish finder wired to the motor battery and it didn't work at all. Now, on its own battery it seems ok. I do have ferrite filter beads on both the power and transducer wires, I also have the transducer and its wire on the opposite side of the kayak as all the motor wires.
Thanks for a great video. I'm in the process adding a trolling motor to my kayak and found your video very informative. Just a quick question, I can't seem to find the 10/2 AWG silicone jacket wire coming out of the trolling motor to the receptacle. Can you share where you picked that up? Thanks in advance!
I used this plug and receptacle and soldered the silicone wire to it... Pactrade Marine Boat Trolling Motor Plug & Socket Set 12V 2-Wire 10 Gauge a.co/d/1v7ASx2
Better options exist now, like this. . Trolling Motor Plug Receptacle Set, ABPF Marine Boat Power Connector, Waterproof Connector for Motor, 12/24/36/48 Volt Marine Plug for Trolling Motors a.co/d/dMo5JbP
Truth be told, I would suggest using these with hobie or wildy through hull plugs anywhere you need a plug at the hull. You can cut them in half and extend them to wherever and eliminate the need for fancy plugs and if you remove the motor to sell the kayak, your left with standard kayak through hull plugs... [ 2Pack] SPARKING 3FT 10AWG SAE to SAE Extension Cable 2Pin Bullet Quick Connect Heavy Duty Wire Harness with Waterproof Cap a.co/d/0iPPaJZ
The tray is not screwed down. The battery is strapped to the bracket above, and the tray provides a stable base. It could be omitted, but at least it provides a rub buffer between the battery and the hull.
This is what I used... Pactrade Marine Boat Trolling Motor Plug & Socket Set 12V 2-Wire 10 Gauge www.amazon.com/dp/B078SFWBJH/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_ZZE61P8928AXSWB12RCS
Have to be the next guy, sold that boat in April. I miss it, quite a fishing platform. Almost done with my summer job and we will see how the Hobie stacks up with some great fall fishing.
Well, I guess I would be testing the built in "battery management system" that has "short circuit protection". The hatches on the kayak are watertight and the kayak is 38" wide. I can't even imagine a scenario that fills this boat with water, other than being run over, in which case the battery getting wet will be the least of my worries.
Most people that flip their fishing kayak do it by leaning over too far netting a fish. So it is possible. I’m calling my lithium battery company to find out what they say
Brilliant... I'm only using 8 gauge wire but again I'm not too sure of what I'm doing... I see you went from a 4awg to an 8awg then to a 10awg... damn, must do more research...
I'd just like to say thank you!!! I just got the recon 120. Your videos have been a life saver!!
All your research and hard work worked out well. I have no cretique other than more netting fish ! . what a SOLID build and specific to Tahoe and your needs. I have enjoyed the build myself, thanks for sharing
Super clean install 👌
Awesome build super neat and organized
Nice setup. A lot cleaner than mine since I went with a brushless trolling motor i had to mount the whole head of it by my seat. I could definitely use better wire management.
Thanks.
First of all, thank you for your great videos. I have a Recon 120 and your videos have helped me building out my kayak. My knowledge of electronics is basic. Can you explain why you used different gauge wires? How would I know which guage to use and where to step up or down. Wondering if I have to do the same. Thanks!
The longer the wires are, the bigger they need to be in order to reduce resistance and, in turn, heat. Increasing gauge towards the battery. There is a chart on the Minn Kota website that has recommended gauge based on length that is very useful. If you are going to run wires from bow to stern, as I did, you will definitely want to step up the gauge. If you can not find the minn kota chart lmk and I will send you a link or a picture of it. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Intense set up. James Bond would be proud! Nothing like motorized slicing through the water… silently
Thank you for sharing your build. Very clean and engineered great. I have a PWM on a similar setup and I get some interference with my Fish finder at certain speeds or frequencies. Have you experienced this?
I originally had the fish finder wired to the motor battery and it didn't work at all. Now, on its own battery it seems ok. I do have ferrite filter beads on both the power and transducer wires, I also have the transducer and its wire on the opposite side of the kayak as all the motor wires.
@@TahoeYakFisher Thanks for the info
Do you have a video explaining how you made that pulley system for your motor to pull the propeller out of the water ?
How do you mount the hobie through hull brackets? Just drill them in place?
I used a paddle bit to drill the center hole and drilled the mounting holes in place.
Very nice work
Nice!
Very Tidy and Tight! “Jolly-Oh”!
Very clean looking wiring?
Neat installation
Thanks, it was fun to build.
Thanks for a great video. I'm in the process adding a trolling motor to my kayak and found your video very informative. Just a quick question, I can't seem to find the 10/2 AWG silicone jacket wire coming out of the trolling motor to the receptacle. Can you share where you picked that up? Thanks in advance!
I used this plug and receptacle and soldered the silicone wire to it...
Pactrade Marine Boat Trolling Motor Plug & Socket Set 12V 2-Wire 10 Gauge a.co/d/1v7ASx2
Better options exist now, like this. .
Trolling Motor Plug Receptacle Set, ABPF Marine Boat Power Connector, Waterproof Connector for Motor, 12/24/36/48 Volt Marine Plug for Trolling Motors a.co/d/dMo5JbP
thanks. last question, did you use a separate red and black wire silicone wire or did you use one that had both in one sheath.?
@@johnfei2498 I used individual wire and sheathed them together with nylon braided wire cover, 1/2" and shrink tube at the ends.
Truth be told, I would suggest using these with hobie or wildy through hull plugs anywhere you need a plug at the hull. You can cut them in half and extend them to wherever and eliminate the need for fancy plugs and if you remove the motor to sell the kayak, your left with standard kayak through hull plugs...
[ 2Pack] SPARKING 3FT 10AWG SAE to SAE Extension Cable 2Pin Bullet Quick Connect Heavy Duty Wire Harness with Waterproof Cap a.co/d/0iPPaJZ
Is the front battery tray screwed down or just free ?
The tray is not screwed down. The battery is strapped to the bracket above, and the tray provides a stable base. It could be omitted, but at least it provides a rub buffer between the battery and the hull.
How fast is it? Thanks
4 mph.
If you want better battery data, look into wiring in a bluetooth shunt like the Victron Energy SmartShunt.
Don't your state require NAV lights for a "powered" kayak? Mine does.
Can you provide a part number or manufacturer for the hull mounted waterproof connector to the trolling motor?
This is what I used...
Pactrade Marine Boat Trolling Motor Plug & Socket Set 12V 2-Wire 10 Gauge www.amazon.com/dp/B078SFWBJH/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_ZZE61P8928AXSWB12RCS
@@TahoeYakFisher Thank you!
Are you using 40a or 60a continuous PWM? What size box are you using?
60a, here is some build info.
ua-cam.com/video/pvkOhndBhng/v-deo.html
Victron Energy Smart Shunt will replace that battery tracker with LifePo4 battery percentage, real time amp draw and multiple other useful figures.
Have to be the next guy, sold that boat in April. I miss it, quite a fishing platform. Almost done with my summer job and we will see how the Hobie stacks up with some great fall fishing.
For a 54 amp battery and 30 pounds motor which circuit braker I have to use?
Same as the lb. rating of the motor. 30lb. motor gets a 30amp breaker.
There is a yellow and a white wire coming up out of the trolling motor shaft that seem to be 16 gauge, do you know what those are for?
The resistors that control speed, one is fwd, one is reverse, I believe.
What happens to the lithium battery if the kayak sinks?
Well, I guess I would be testing the built in "battery management system" that has "short circuit protection". The hatches on the kayak are watertight and the kayak is 38" wide. I can't even imagine a scenario that fills this boat with water, other than being run over, in which case the battery getting wet will be the least of my worries.
Most people that flip their fishing kayak do it by leaning over too far netting a fish. So it is possible. I’m calling my lithium battery company to find out what they say
Brilliant... I'm only using 8 gauge wire but again I'm not too sure of what I'm doing... I see you went from a 4awg to an 8awg then to a 10awg... damn, must do more research...