Best Ways to Mount a Kayak Trolling Motor
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- Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
- Mounting a trolling motor to a kayak with a control box can be difficult since every kayak out there is different. In this video, I outline a couple different steps I took to use a side mount and a rear mount for my trolling motor.
Timestamps
0:57 - Initial Tips
2:38 - Side Mounted Trolling Motor Review
4:47 - Battery Box Review
6:29 - Control Box Overview
6:43 - Read Mounted Trolling Motor Review
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My kayak: oldtowncanoe.johnsonoutdoors....
Location: Michigan
Date: July 2021
Kayak: Old Town Topwater Angler 106
Camera: GoPro Hero 7 Black - Спорт
Thanks so much. I have the same yak you have had it 4 years and love it. The info you gave me will help me a lot. The setup looks really good, thanks again.
Great set up and that steering is such a great idea. Thanks for sharing. Definitely going to do a similar set up.
Thank you so much, your video will help me out a bunch, also awesome job on linking all the items.
This is a badass set up man thank you for sharing!
Great video, Thanks for the options and review, Great steering option!
Excellent video, and exactly what I was looking for! Thanks - it will no doubt save me money and trial and error time.
Great video. You answered my needs!
My first time Kayaking and this Kayak held strong. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx4k5UrhC3v_Y4hIEaXLGvHcN5a5aBmZNB The water got pretty rough as a speed boat zipped by me, and the Kayak withstood it (I expected to be capsized). The Ores are very easy to put together, the pump worked beautifully. the seats are a bit hard to sit in after a while (I recommend sitting on the floor). after reading the reviews I was very scared it'd get a hole in it, the material is very strong and durable. The Air valve may need a small Phillips head screwdriver to adjust, other than that, it's well worth the money!(update)I've gone Kayaking in 3 Lakes and 2 rivers totaling about 40 miles. the kayak had two holes and they patched easily and no other problems can't wait for kayaking season this year!
Awesome work on the Kayak Cody ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wow. What an incredible video. Super thorough. Thanks for posting and for putting all that effort in making this public.
Great Video with some good information 🤘😎🤘
I just bolted a milk crate to the rear of mine, and then used that as a transom.
Great setup👍🏽
I purchased the HOODOO SPORTS TEMPEST 120 HYBIRD EDITION. I run the cockpit fitted 46lb thrust trolling motor, they make where my PDL drive would sit. Then I purchased the Bixpy J2 motor, attached to my rudder. Both are on the kayak, for every trip. But I use one or the other, and always have my paddle, so I'll always get back to my launch spot. I researched for a year, and wanted the Oldtown 120 powered by Minn-kota. But at that time, you couldn't find any good kayaks. I didn't want to DIY any motors. But if it's working for you, food job bro. I know they're very tricky. Be safe..🤟🎣🙏
Very nice setup
Nice steering simplicity always works better
Cool setup. 🎣🎣
Nice vid, thanks.
Thanks for the video. I admire the thought you put into the trolling options and work you put into it. I've got a Topwater PDL and will be doing a side mount.
Thanks for watching!
Nice video, good information. I’m also in Michigan and want to do the rear mount for next year. I handy enough to do most everything, but want to keep costs down.
Great video! Very clear explanations. The Newport NK300 and NK180 have me seriously looking at options for my 2016 Native Slayer Propel 13. The easy mount for me is to put the motor right in my Propel drive slot. Optimally, I want to speed up my trip to the hole and pedal the yak once there. The twin thruster models have advantages, but the ones I've seen are very weak motors. Still considering!
That's my main way..
Pretty cool
Great video! Do you have an updated link for the control box knob or description? And is there a link to the control box build instructions?
Where’s the links?
Sir do you still have the link or info for the rear mount with actuator?
I have a 10 ft Hoodoo kayak that I have a side mounted trolling motor and it works fine except obviously the kayak wants to Veer off to one side for a little while until it's up at speed and then I got a bigger kayak that was heavier I went with the rear mount and an extension tiller for the handle and it works phenomenal. I did not want to mess with a bunch of different wires and cables and having to deal with replacing pwms all the time but the setup I have now works perfect. Like you said you just have to watch videos and figure out what works best for you. Awesome video man!
Did you find it difficult to operate even with the handle extension ? I would like to see how you have it installed.
@@dalevogel83 no not at all, the way I have it set up is very user-friendly and I have a pulley system with a handle up front to get it out of the water I would show you pictures but I don't know how
If you aren't using a PWM or ESC then you are wasting about half of your battery power. The ESC/PWM allows your trolling motor to run 2-3x more efficiently, allowing you to use a smaller battery or the same battery for 2-3x the duration of your current setup.
@@AvaAndMaddiesAdventureTime I have the Minn Kota Endura MAX that is infinite variable speed. I specifically bought that trolling motor because it's already built in so that I would not have to mess with wiring up a separate pwm and then replacing it all the time
I just got one was trying to figure out how to put one on I am in michigan as well and going into stuff on the bay they work great but I am definitely etly going to look into this
Tq the video..👍👍👍
Can you do a video on the steering setup? Trying to come up with an idea to do mine.
Great video but I was j hoping for something easier. Rig looks great though, thanks for the content!
Cool system! The actuator is a great idea. Looks a bit slow though, but nonetheless very nice. I have an inflatable kayak so the options are very limited. I had to build my own system using a Bixpy motor mounted on the stern. What I particularly like about Bixpy, is the fact there is a wireless remote control to operate the motor. I believe they are the only ones with this technology. So you can operate the motor from anywhere in the kayak. Thanks for the video. Too bad I just found it.
Definitely looked at Bixpy. Looks like a great unit.
I've built an ECM wireless remote for as little as 50 bucks and can be used with any motor, I used RC parts for mobile watercraft.
Like the set up.
No licensing for me as long it is under 10 hp.
Thx. for the share.
Cheers from Canada.
Nine hp electric on a kayak should pull at least 1 skier.
Loved your video. Bigger guy here 6’2” 250lbs. Live in Melbourne Florida. New to kayak fishing in the Indian River. Any other tips you might have please let me know if you have a video on it. Chris B here.
Can you share more about your control box? Like where did you get the box itself, etc.
Where did you get the motor that raises and lowers the trolling motor?
Best way for me was right in the pod . I take the kayak out lots of times where I cant use kayak with motor … but will be using rudder . All I got to do is unplug and remove pod and put pod in with no motor . Nice and easy .
I have the same kayak but I’m in ocean water in Hawaii. Looking for a good set up for trolling motors. Will have to think of good ideas for one. 🤙🤙
MotorGuide Xi3-55SW - Bow Mount Trolling Motor - Wireless Control - GPS - 55lb - 36"-12V
Can you send me the link for that actual control box. Or is it just a regular water proof box with latches on the side ..thanks in advance
Im fixing on buying a Crescent ck1 Venture which has a transom designed for mounting a motor
Hi where u pull the pin to separate to remove the motor. Does that hinge allow the motor to swing back incase to run shallow unexpectedly or into an object?
Yes it does! The hinge is literally a stainless steel door mount so it can swing upwards, in case a rock or anything is hit.
Please make a video on différent mounts for inflatable kayaks. I have a Sea Eagle Explorer 380X
Side mount isn’t my favourite but is the only OEM offering
There is a lot I like about this design. Not totally convinced that AE Power actuator is necessary though. Does a kayak really need trim? Or is a fixed depth all we need in something going less the 6 miles per hour? I would do steering control cables to get ride of that rod getting in the way. Just my thoughts
Trim isn't necessary. It's just nice so if I go shallow, it won't hit the bottom.
I've seen steering cables connected to the foot pedals to turn the motor but the rod has had good control.
Great video! Thanks for the information. How much drama did the SOS give you in registering it? I live in Michigan as well and I'm dreading registering my kayak.
Wasn't terrible. Crappy thing in Mich is that you can't register a new watercraft online, you have to go into SoS.
They'll ask for year, make, model, serial number stamped on the hull, and possibly a bill of sale/receipt. I didn't have the receipt anymore and they didn't give me trouble over it.
Once registered, the sticker they gi e will need to go on the bow of the kayak. You'll also need to get white stickers to put your boat's registered ID on the bow.
@@WhiskeyWood_Studio Yeah, I registered mine yesterday. The SOS lady sounded like a leaking tire with all the sighing. She walked away and had to confer with a coworker 3 or 4 times. She demanded that I pay tax a second time because I didn't have a bill of sale. When I explained that Walmart collected tax when I bought it, she responded with "How do I know that?". When I responded with "Common Sense", she got very upset. It was a drama filled event to say the least. But it's done and I'll be out on the water tomorrow. I ended up using a RAM Mount and a ball I 3D printed to hold the shaft.
Thanks for the video, very helpful. I have a question. The battery, is it like a car battery or is it rechargeable?
Use a deep cycle marine battery for a trolling motor. You will have to recharge it when it gets low
I , super nice , how do i get one like that?
You attached your motor mount plate with weld nuts and super glue? Given no access beneath, how does this hold up and please elaborate on the attaching process in just a few words. Thank you , loved the video and advise.
It just uses 4 weld nuts and a little super glue. It held up without issue. 👍
Para un bote pequeño y es el mejor motor eléctrico que e tenido muy poderoso y ahorra mucha energía le doy un 10 de 10.
where do you get that motor for raising the trollingmotor up/down.
Just a standard 12v actuator will do. Similar one - a.co/d/7FOlmbZ
The link to the Facebook store is no longer valid, do you know if he is still active? if not can you give me dimension etc ???
Hey buddy where do you keep your remote when you go out on the kayak?
I just have the control box sitting under my right leg in front of my seat.
What is the rod you mounted to the trolling motor shaft that is pinned to your steering arm?
It's called dynaform rod. You can find them on Grainger. I ordered one, cut it to length, and use it for steering.
@@WhiskeyWood_Studio What diameter of rod did you use?
@@swiggs754 1/4" x 10' dynaform rod is what I ordered. You can use any fiberglass rod though.
do you know how many inch is the Linear Actuator ?
I like the first set up, an interesting way to offset the weight would be to run two motors one on each side, there are 30 lb thrust motors that weigh as little as 8 pounds. that would give you 60 lbs of thrust, with an ecm and a 60amp hr lithium you'd be lightweight and powerful.
I like your train of thought
Where do I find how to wire up this control box…I have almost the similar setup just have an extra actuator tilting the motor back.
Im thinking of doing lift setup, so over the pathetic cables etc. you mentioned you have one setup on the tilt also, wowww i would love to see that, Cheers Rick
I’m thinking the rear mount provides better steering characteristics over a side mount?
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Rear mount, if your kayak has the space for it, is far better
I just bought the old town 106 powered by min Kota. Way easier. Worth the cost and dealing with licensing it.
I strongly reccomend just buying a trolling motor that comes off the shelf with a remote control very common and fairly affordable much better than trying to ghetto rig your own control system
The preferred term is "redneck engineering." Gives a little more class to the potential electrical fire 😂
Ghetto rig? That mofo has got trim that's built better that what you can get at any store
best battery for all day running?
Have a single push pull steering rod set up on my iRocker paddle board 60 lb thrust trolling motor.
Works much better than ropes or cable each side.
Yours is the first I've seen similar to mine.
The actuator to raise and lower the motor is impressive.
I have considered such an idea but must say I've been beaten to it.
Also good is the hinge pin release.
What holds your motor from tilting in reverse ?
All in all some very good ideas.
Best regards from Torrumbarry ,Victoria, Australia.
I have a 2 man kayak.I have never owned an electric trolling motor.I thought I could just buy a trolling motor with pos/neg clamps going from motor to batt after mounting both.So its not that easy?
You can certainly do that like the first setup I show in the video. It just needs a plate to clamp onto if you wanted the quickest method to add a trolling motor to your kayak. If the bow of your kayak is big enough, you could even mount it to the front.
Where did you get that trolling motor? Did you just disassemble and re-wire a trolling motor?
Yup. Got it on Amazon, cut the length down, and rewired.
Hi Cody,
Please could I have the contact details of the guy who supplies the fitting brackets for the rear mount trolling motor.
Thanks great video buddy Top man
Unfortunately, he's no longer providing that service any longer.
@@WhiskeyWood_Studio Would you know of any one else please
Do you know if the guy still makes them. His Facebook don’t look busy and the website don’t work.
Awesome video! You’ve helped me out alot!
What kind and size of bolts did you use to mount the rear motor mount?
Why didn’t you use the four bolts on the left side?
Any update on the wiring lol?
How do you remove weeds and lily pads if it gets hung up?
Disregard, I found the new manufacturer of this bracket. UYOR out of Texas.
A problem I've run into trying to register my paddleboard with a custom transom and trolling motor in Texas -- the paddleboard did not come with a standard serial/hull# recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard. It has to be in this format: MIC-XXXXX-XXXX. MIC is Manufacturer Identity Code, so for example for Old Town Canoe it would be something like OTC-5 digits-4 digits. I can't get the seller to do this (I can't blame him: why would he go through this bureaucratic rigamarole for a single customer he's already made a sale to?). I'm probably the only customer who's putting a motor on one of his paddleboards -- not that common. So now I'm in a bureaucratic Catch-22 black hole. I either use it illegally and risk a fine, or dump the whole investment down the drain.
I mean...I would just use it...
@@WhiskeyWood_Studio Haven't yet with the motor, but I'm going to. Probably will never be stopped and fined, but just wanted to let others know of the issue.
They don’t give a shit about trolling motors LOL. They have waved and come over and asked me about my Frankenstein. If it were more powerful they said they’d get me. “Most” aren’t assholes. Just be respectful. 👍
@@jagervolant7871 Good to know. In what state are you?
First off, with the Bixpy, I would say don't buy it if you will have to install under the boat. These things collect weed and might stop and you will need access to remove that weed. He's using a cheap AGM 35 amp battery. Yesterday's technology. Lithium is the way to go. Yes it cost more but it's worth it.... Let's compare. His battery is about 24 lbs, my Battle Born 50 amp is just 17 lbs. If he treats his AGM in the best way he will never bring it down by more the 50% or it will die in a much shorter time. That gives him a much heavier battery at only 17 or 18 amp hours. I can and do bring mine down almost all the way. Do the math. Lets also consider that my battery will last much longer.
Kevin is no longer making the attachment.
Dang. That's a bummer if he stopped recently.
Seems like the guy doesn't make these mounts anymore. Sad.
why would you need a motor going down a river?
To go up river...
I don’t see a link for the facebook page to get the mount a directions.
Is it still available?