DIY Kayak Trolling Motor Mount

Walkthrough of my DIY kayak trolling motor mount on a BUDGET. Hope y'all like it! LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to support the channel. Keep Fishing!!!
Product Links Below:
Trolling Motor and Mount
- Minn Kota 30 lb Thrust Trolling Motor
tinyurl.com/2p94pau6
- Yakattack MightyMount
tinyurl.com/4taeznsd
- Aluminum Angle
tinyurl.com/ykpfub9p
- Aluminum Tube
tinyurl.com/js4nr9xk
- Steel Corner Brace
tinyurl.com/428apa9u
- Wood 2x4
tinyurl.com/bdejcxvc
- Rivet Gun & Rivets
tinyurl.com/5922vvfd
- Waterproof Rivets
tinyurl.com/kzpatmxr
- Waterproof Silicone
tinyurl.com/229fhxt8
Steering System
- Steering Triangle
tinyurl.com/e99d542x
- Nite Ize CamJam (for steering)
tinyurl.com/52ndzj73
- Paracord
tinyurl.com/482tzyju
Pulley System
- Harken Pulley
tinyurl.com/52nk7wa8
- Rubber Washers
tinyurl.com/vudrb5ka
- Cleat
tinyurl.com/yc6pnkp2
- Paracord
tinyurl.com/482tzyju
Battery and PWM
- 50 AH Lithium Iron Battery
tinyurl.com/2p837tpa
- PWM
tinyurl.com/55zn4bmb
- Dry Box
tinyurl.com/48urdbwc
- Metal Brackets
tinyurl.com/3f7ujewc
- Gear Tracks
tinyurl.com/bdzca4uh
- Wire Stripper & Crimping Tools
tinyurl.com/25pucfcm
- Heat Shrink Tubing
tinyurl.com/2dfpwpd5
- Smart Battery Box
tinyurl.com/e79eyzyj
- Split Wire Loom Tubing
tinyurl.com/edryva4v
- Male/Female Connectors w/ Wall Port
tinyurl.com/bdzf4kjr-
- Battery Charger
tinyurl.com/95cxtj2j
Rods:
1. 13 Fishing Fate V3 Medium Heavy Fast 7 ft 1 in
tinyurl.com/3w4wyt7c
2. 13 Fishing Fate Black 7 ft 4 in Heavy Fast
tinyurl.com/yc42mbh6
3. 13 Fishing Blackout 7 ft 3 in Medium Heavy
tinyurl.com/5n69yzbw
4. Shakespear Ugly Stik GX2 6 ft 6 in Medium
tinyurl.com/p8hw5m5n
Reels:
1.13 Fishing Origin C 6:6:1
tinyurl.com/4jxdat2e
2.13 Fishing Origin F1 8:1:1
tinyurl.com/z8msc9v9
3. 13 Fishing Origin Blackout 7:3:1
tinyurl.com/msc8ut76
4. KastKing Summer 3000 5:2:1
tinyurl.com/2p97xd8f
Fish Finder Set up:
- Garmin Striker 4cv
tinyurl.com/4axh9nsa
- Scotty Universal Mount
tinyurl.com/3sn6emuu
- Scotty Transducer Arm
tinyurl.com/yrt9xprf
- Battery Dry Box
tinyurl.com/mrxcuypu
- Battery
tinyurl.com/4y8dk4rf
- Charger for Battery
tinyurl.com/95cxtj2j
- Waterproof Cable Glands
tinyurl.com/32pmnvu4
- Quick Disconnect Cable Adapter
tinyurl.com/6naxwh2r
- Butt Splicers
tinyurl.com/4tvcdt3w
- Heat Shrink Tubing
tinyurl.com/2p8zm8u7
GoPro Set up:
- GoPro Hero 8 Black
tinyurl.com/msppbr5k
- GoPro Ball Joint Extension Arm
tinyurl.com/bdh3e2dy
- GoPro Side Door
tinyurl.com/bdhmwvn2
- GoPro Mount Adapter
tinyurl.com/yc4tmbtj
- Anker Portable Charger
tinyurl.com/5yb5jv8e
- Charging Cable
tinyurl.com/29dfstz8
Kayak & DIY Kayak Crate:
- Kayak
tinyurl.com/2p9a8wms
- Kayak Crate
tinyurl.com/2p9crfb2
- Rod Holders
tinyurl.com/3mn4dtea
Kayak Cart:
- Yakhacker Kayak Cart
tinyurl.com/3kcb6kyt
Other Gear:
- Paddle
tinyurl.com/bfm36nd3
- Net
tinyurl.com/2p8aykec
- Ketch Board
tinyurl.com/2s3z2ke6
- Net holder
tinyurl.com/2nssbtxm
- PFD
tinyurl.com/3e4kh8se
- Scale
tinyurl.com/4ksye848
- Clippers
tinyurl.com/5y7zvsnd
- Chest Mount
tinyurl.com/3v7zbd5u
- Tackle Boxes
tinyurl.com/32cz55ud
- Dry Bag
tinyurl.com/3fzakrsc
- Gear Tracks
tinyurl.com/bdzca4uh
Transportation
- Red Bungees
tinyurl.com/346n55xv
- Green Bungees
tinyurl.com/ynj9vtss
- Orange Lashing Straps
tinyurl.com/yx877xxf
- Strap Anchors
tinyurl.com/vmy25rr7
Music
- Tobjan - Bonjour
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LunkerHunter

[@TiagoFigueiredo1]

Very cool mount setup, im tryin to build one mysel for my kayak, exactly like yours, maybe in stainless, but i like the stability and the option to be removed, where are you based fishing ?
Regards from Europe

[@LunkerHunter]

East Texas. Good luck with your build!

[@jeffyork4940]

Do you have a video for how you wired the trolling motor?

[@LunkerHunter]

ua-cam.com/video/qau2ndBYcEE/v-deo.htmlsi=SklX0R7WyKe1mWP-
This is the best I got

[@BrianRodgers-er4ev]

Just curious what do I do with yellow and white wires coming out of the shaft

[@LunkerHunter]

I just tucked them back into the shaft, in case I need them later…

[@dennisevans1357]

Whats your measurements for the bracket you built?

[@LunkerHunter]

It’s 1/16 in thick aluminum I bought from Home Depot. I didn’t measure it. I just eyeballed it. I didn’t put measurements, because every kayak is different…

[@bridgitoliver6990]

How much did you cut off the shaft of the motor.

[@LunkerHunter]

I didn’t cut it, in case I want to use it to put on a boat. There’s no need to cut it. It’s extra unnecessary work.

[@cmacclel]

Nice effort but having that motor mounted 2 feet away on plastic rail mounts seems grossly inadequate. If you drag the bottom hard enough it will snap that right off.

[@LunkerHunter]

I appreciate the comment, and watching the video, but you’re wrong about that. The aluminum has plenty of give and actually moves up when I hit a log or the bottom. This has happened 100+ times. The integrity of the plastic mounts is much stronger than the plastic the kayak is made of. I’m actually working on a follow up video of the pros and cons of this design, and what you mentioned is a definite pro from the last 8 months of use.