*This makes my old motor look like a toy **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it's well built. I haven't had it on the water yet, but I'm very sure it will perform just fine.*
I am a 100% pure paddle fisherman, sure it's a bit tough, especially those first several trips but If it where easy everyone would be doing it! Also I fish extremely skinny water at least half the time so paddling is a must. BUT I treat my Kayak fishing like a crossfit workout some days, so I get to fish and get my cardio in!
Awesome man, I'm planning on getting a motorguide xi3 for mines and link it with my lowrance for gps. Not very many videos about a hobie 12-14' with a bow mount trolling motor. Would like to see how you installed the plating.
Hey Bud, I really like your setup, I got all the info on the parts you used to get it done from all the comments below, the only thing that I am missing is what type of battery you are using, do you mind tell us what type of battery you are using?
I'm curious about your wheel system for transport and the bar that the wheels slide into that is bolted to your kayak. Did you fabricate that bit or purchase it? I have a 133x by ascend and its 13 ft long so I'm in need of a better system.
So I notice there is miss match on the colors here. shaft is white lower unit white. rest is black? Assuming you had to piece this build also. I'll be on the same page also. Just did a Ipilot upgrade on my minn kotta power drive 50lbs thrust. I'll be doing a video on this also soon. stay tuned. I'll show how it was all put together including rebuilding the lower unit. just subscribed. looking forward to many more Videos Sir tight lines.
Installé sur un zodiac 11.5' il délivre exactement ce que Newport donne comme spécifications Vraiment content du résultat et pas mal plus fort que mon Minn Kota 46lbs
do you have any regrets with this gps trolling brand? i'm looking to get a gps trolling motor but not sure which to get (MK or Motor Guide xi3) .. seeing some conflicting reviews between the two brands. Any insight from you would be great. Do you still have it and still performance the way you expected, especially the splot lock feature?
Didn't test the XI3 but I have never had an issue with MK. I still have it, very durable, I used it in salt and fresh water with no issue. Spot lock is a great feature against wind and current.
This Kayak by itself is only about $4500 minn Kota trolling motor at least 400-700 also I can imagine how much all the other electronics and accessories are.
the PA 14 360 is $4799.00. In Florida it'll run you $5136.00 after tax. just ordered mine a couple weeks ago. This dudes kayak with everything he has on it will run you roughly 9k to 10k if everything was bought brand new.
I am mounting a Terrova 55 on a Old Town Predator MX with a minn kora slide quick release. Did you mount any block of wood or plastic on the inside to of hull to prevent pull thru?
Depends on the type. GPS trolling motors should be installed on the bow. Other basic ones can be installed near the seat so you can move them however you want.
How’s the heading lock feature on the pa14? If you press heading lock at full speed will it Keep you going in one direction? I have a xi3 with pinpoint on my native Titan and heading lock only works well at very slow speed. My friends autopilot 120 works perfectly at high speed with heading lock.
yes , the head unit has silicone gasket protects it from water damage , I usually clean it with spraying water and no damage so far. important note , make sure to buy saltwater unit !
Did you cut the shaft on your trolling motor? I have a PA14 and a 15 tracker grizzly. I want to buy a xi3 48 inch shaft to use on both kayak and grizzly but don’t want to cut the shaft in order to use on PA14.
Ken Teague I used Marinco plug and receptacle . Holes are 1-3/4” and don’t throw away the plastics you cut , you might need them later to patch your kayak. - Marinco 12VBPS3 Trolling Motor... www.amazon.com/dp/B06XGB3QNF - LENOX Tools Hole Saw with Arbor,... www.amazon.com/dp/B004YK8D8I - Marinco 12VBRS3 Trolling Motor... www.amazon.com/dp/B06XKPPGJV
Richard Chao yes , It just sticks out like 4 foot and I dont need to remove middle seats . I use 3 cam straps , one for each h rail to handles on sliding door openings and one for the hatch , I will do a video later to show how I do.
A real nice setup for the trolling motor. I almost went with the H-17 plate but read your post and seeing your video I think I like yours better. I went the company website and only could see 3 pictures. Would you be ok with sending me the mounting instructions so I can see how it mounts. I can determine that you remove the handle (same as pa17) and place the mount to the nose and reinstall the handle. My concern is the mounting toward the hatch before I spend 165.00. If you will copy and send I would appreciate it. Just reply and I will send number to text to. I have a 2020 Pa 14, my second one. I have done the trolling motor on the aft but with a Power Pole and Spot lock trolling motor on the bow is the way to go, Thank you Mustafa.
There is a written instruction to mount the bracket but overall it's very simple. You remove the handle and remove the straps from front hatch. Drill little bit bigger holes for rear mounting part and put the straps and the rest together. Only the issue I had that I needed to bend the legs to make it perfect fit (not all kayaks are perfect shape), which you should do after heating the metal to avoid paint chip. I believe you won't need a power pole , spotlock is much more better :) I'll do another video once I have time to show parts and install steps.
No, I don't. If you have PA14 and getting water inside the hull then make sure your rod tubes are sealed. I have not had any water since I sealed them.
Nice setup! I have a 2017 PA 14 used mostly in salt water. I'm a little concerned about bow mounting but may try it as i like the spot lock. My 2nd choice is a Bixby. Is the fish finder hooked up to the same battery?
Seems a little unnecessary to upgrade to the 360 drive. You are literally paying a premium price for the PA 360 for the new mirage drive and you're not even using it. you could have paid half the price for an 17-18 model with the MD 180, since you primarily use the Minn Kota. Nonetheless, it's a sweet setup and i'm very jealous.
Mustafa Bey, güzel video olmuş teşekurler. İyi günlerde kullan. Bir adet bende alıcam fakat türkiye şartlarına göre biraz pahalı. Kanonun marka ve modelini yazabilir misiniz? İyi günler dilerim. Allah' a emanet olun. Türkiye' den selamlar.
Merhaba,videoyu begendiginize sevindim. Ne yazikki Turkiye sartlarinda cok pahali bir kano. Modeli Hobie Pro Angler 14 360 , 2020 de cikan en son model. Benden de selamlar sevgiler.
Really cool setup thanks for sharing! Curious, have you had any issues offshore with the extra weight in the bow? Was thinking of doing something similar on my PA14, but was worried adding that weight would make the bow ride lower in the water, causing more water to come over the bow when riding offshore. And I know that front hatch isnt exactly water-tight so you could end up in an uncomfortable situation. Curious to know your experience this far.
Good question. I only fish backwater (Chesapeake Bay) so I don't have offshore open water experience. The bow mount trolling motor puts some weight (35 lbs) on the bow but not that much to notice, maybe 1 or 2 " difference. I got a couple of heavy weaves (almost lost the rod in my hand) due to high-speed boats but no water went inside the hull. The gasket around the front hatch is very good and most of the time the actual source of the leak is the rod holders. I have applied silicone and fully sealed them so no water leak from them as well. In my opinion, PA14 is only good for calm weather on open water, having a bow mount is not that much of a difference. If you really want to go open water then make sure you seal the rod holders and other lower points, hatch seal is not that big of a problem in my opionion.
Also, I was thinking to design windshield-kind-of plexiglass to attach my bow to stop waves but I didn't do it since there was no water inside the hull after a couple of big waves.
Seems like way too much work to put that motor on and get it going, should have just bought an Old Town Sportsman 136 for when you don't feel like pedaling your Hobie 360. I have both, use the H360 when I want the exercise and the OT when I want to chill on the water and drink vodka.Nice video though.
I bought the Riptide 54" 55lbs 12v with Autopilot (not link) and the reason for Riptide is because I go to Chesapeake Bay (salt water). My shaft length is 33".
*This makes my old motor look like a toy **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it's well built. I haven't had it on the water yet, but I'm very sure it will perform just fine.*
One of the best set up for kayak fishing I've ever seen.
liked your minivan trailer for the kayak. The whole lot roomier than people think it is
Exactly :D
I am a 100% pure paddle fisherman, sure it's a bit tough, especially those first several trips but If it where easy everyone would be doing it! Also I fish extremely skinny water at least half the time so paddling is a must. BUT I treat my Kayak fishing like a crossfit workout some days, so I get to fish and get my cardio in!
Awesome man, I'm planning on getting a motorguide xi3 for mines and link it with my lowrance for gps. Not very many videos about a hobie 12-14' with a bow mount trolling motor. Would like to see how you installed the plating.
Pao Yang if you buy from Denny he has a instruction paper explaining details , it was super easy just 10 mins of work.
Pao i think i'm going to that route also lol let me know how it goes for you since i'm going to wait until off season to do mine
@@TheToufue91 ua-cam.com/video/siScPerD1mE/v-deo.html
Nice set up! Can you post information or a video on the install. You mentioned also about "caty" they way she did a set up. Whose page is that?
You have the best video out, imo.
Nice boat and video. We fish the same waters.
Great video👍 really enjoyed it.
Hey Bud,
I really like your setup, I got all the info on the parts you used to get it done from all the comments below, the only thing that I am missing is what type of battery you are using, do you mind tell us what type of battery you are using?
I'm curious about your wheel system for transport and the bar that the wheels slide into that is bolted to your kayak. Did you fabricate that bit or purchase it? I have a 133x by ascend and its 13 ft long so I'm in need of a better system.
Nice setup
Thank you so so much for this video! SUPER PERFECT!!!!
So I notice there is miss match on the colors here. shaft is white lower unit white. rest is black?
Assuming you had to piece this build also. I'll be on the same page also.
Just did a Ipilot upgrade on my minn kotta power drive 50lbs thrust.
I'll be doing a video on this also soon. stay tuned. I'll show how it was all put together including rebuilding the lower unit. just subscribed. looking forward to many more Videos Sir tight lines.
Can you possibly do video how you installed the trolling motor. Where did you get the black bottom piece ? Wiring and battery set up.
Nice setup Mustapha
Installé sur un zodiac 11.5' il délivre exactement ce que Newport donne comme spécifications Vraiment content du résultat et pas mal plus fort que mon Minn Kota 46lbs
Nice job. I have a 40lb tiller stear on rear that works well but bow mount is better.
Having a 360 drive and not using it is such a flex
I don't know. I could see using a motor to get to/from your fishing grounds and using the pedal drive to maneuver once fishing starts.
i'm so happy to see this very nice KAYAK
Awesome set up!!
do you have any regrets with this gps trolling brand? i'm looking to get a gps trolling motor but not sure which to get (MK or Motor Guide xi3) .. seeing some conflicting reviews between the two brands. Any insight from you would be great. Do you still have it and still performance the way you expected, especially the splot lock feature?
Didn't test the XI3 but I have never had an issue with MK. I still have it, very durable, I used it in salt and fresh water with no issue. Spot lock is a great feature against wind and current.
Excellent video the four straps you have holding down the h crate do you have a link to those Thank you
they should come with the hobie h-crate
Nice setup! I have the same exact kayak and would love to know more about motor mount. Did you customize it? If so what exactly did you customize.
Expensive but certainly sweet.
This Kayak by itself is only about $4500 minn Kota trolling motor at least 400-700 also I can imagine how much all the other electronics and accessories are.
the PA 14 360 is $4799.00. In Florida it'll run you $5136.00 after tax. just ordered mine a couple weeks ago. This dudes kayak with everything he has on it will run you roughly 9k to 10k if everything was bought brand new.
The cheapest Minn Kota with spot lock is $1600.
Definately worth more than his car :)
@@russabravanel7516 lol :))
Love this Kayak
Thanks Mustafa.
Thanks for the video, does that minn kotta have spot lock? Did you cut the shaft?
yes and yes :) 31"
After you installed the trolling motor in the front, how often do u still use ur mirage drive?
Great setup, do you think you could stow the motor on the water?
Roughly how much is this setup?
nice setup bro.. how fast does it go?
It goes up to 4.4 mph , regular speed is around 3.9 - 4.0 at speed 10.
Great setup! Thanks for sharing. Does the Minn Kota talk to your Garmin?
Nope , it doesn’t. Someone told me not possible :/
How far can you travel on calm conditions on one battery's power?
Wow amazing 🤤🤤
I am mounting a Terrova 55 on a Old Town Predator MX with a minn kora slide quick release. Did you mount any block of wood or plastic on the inside to of hull to prevent pull thru?
nope , hobbie's bow is very strong , didn't need anything other then existing bolts
I am also considering to buy Minn kota for my Hobie outback. Is it a must to mount it on the front side ?
Depends on the type. GPS trolling motors should be installed on the bow. Other basic ones can be installed near the seat so you can move them however you want.
I love the setup.
ty!
How’s the heading lock feature on the pa14? If you press heading lock at full speed will it
Keep you going in one direction? I have a xi3 with pinpoint on my native Titan and heading lock only works well at very slow speed. My friends autopilot 120 works perfectly at high speed with heading lock.
I had no problem with heading lock on full speed. You just need to set the settings as a small boat , otherwise it will make sharp left&rights .
@@MustafaToramanNice! Gonna try the firmware update for the xi3 first. If it don’t work out I’ll be going over to Minn Kota.
Muito legal, parabéns! Pegou algum peixe?
Obrigado! Eu peguei alguns grandes largemouth bass e rockfish até agora :)
Does the trolling motor unit waterproof? I am fishing in saltwater most of the time and getting some big waves. Thank you
yes , the head unit has silicone gasket protects it from water damage , I usually clean it with spraying water and no damage so far. important note , make sure to buy saltwater unit !
What’s your top speed with the trolling motor?
Did you make your freshwater trolling motor salt water resistan , ?
Nope, it is a Riptide (saltwater) motor but I changed the plastic parts with black ones.
Did you cut the shaft on your trolling motor? I have a PA14 and a 15 tracker grizzly. I want to buy a xi3 48 inch shaft to use on both kayak and grizzly but don’t want to cut the shaft in order to use on PA14.
Yes, I cut mine 33" , it was 54" . Some people cut them to 27" but I prefer 6" more for saltwater use due waves.
@@MustafaToraman what kinda battery?
@@ARJ11569 AmpedOutdoor 100Ah Lifepo4
@@MustafaToraman Interested in this setup,cost if you would?
Do you fish the Chesapeake Bay?
That is the premiere setup! Did you use the Motor Guide Quick release bracket and not the MinnKota?
I use MinnKota quick release bracket for riptide versions.
Nice rig. What brand plugs did you use and how big a hole did you have to drill to seat them? Getting ready to rig mine the same way.
Ken Teague I used Marinco plug and receptacle . Holes are 1-3/4” and don’t throw away the plastics you cut , you might need them later to patch your kayak.
- Marinco 12VBPS3 Trolling Motor... www.amazon.com/dp/B06XGB3QNF
- LENOX Tools Hole Saw with Arbor,... www.amazon.com/dp/B004YK8D8I
- Marinco 12VBRS3 Trolling Motor... www.amazon.com/dp/B06XKPPGJV
Great. Thanks so much for the info.
that is a awsome set up
Hey bud looking to do the same thing to my PA 12. What adaptor plate did you use? The one they make for the PA17?
check this website www.onthewaterinnovations.com/
Can you provide a list of all items for this build?
If you don't mind how much does that motor cost and plate from Denny
with quick release bracket it was 1500 + 140 for Denny's bracket - www.onthewaterinnovations.com/shop
does your minivan fit your kayak well? I have a sienna too, but not sure it can load a hobie.
Richard Chao yes , It just sticks out like 4 foot and I dont need to remove middle seats . I use 3 cam straps , one for each h rail to handles on sliding door openings and one for the hatch , I will do a video later to show how I do.
I have a 08 Toyota Sequoia and that’s how I load my kayak too
Witch shaft length is your minn kota 45 inch?
It was 55 and I cut it down to 30"
Where did you buy Minn Kota with 33" shaft?
I bought 54" riptide then cut it to 33"
A real nice setup for the trolling motor. I almost went with the H-17 plate but read your post and seeing your video I think I like yours better. I went the company website and only could see 3 pictures. Would you be ok with sending me the mounting instructions so I can see how it mounts. I can determine that you remove the handle (same as pa17) and place the mount to the nose and reinstall the handle. My concern is the mounting toward the hatch before I spend 165.00. If you will copy and send I would appreciate it. Just reply and I will send number to text to. I have a 2020 Pa 14, my second one. I have done the trolling motor on the aft but with a Power Pole and Spot lock trolling motor on the bow is the way to go, Thank you Mustafa.
There is a written instruction to mount the bracket but overall it's very simple. You remove the handle and remove the straps from front hatch. Drill little bit bigger holes for rear mounting part and put the straps and the rest together. Only the issue I had that I needed to bend the legs to make it perfect fit (not all kayaks are perfect shape), which you should do after heating the metal to avoid paint chip. I believe you won't need a power pole , spotlock is much more better :)
I'll do another video once I have time to show parts and install steps.
Mustafa Toraman thank you sir.
What is the make and model of your kayak?
Hobie Pro Angler 14 360 2020
Does he still sell these? I looked on his page and it only shows trailers
find him on facebook and send him a message. he should have it or would make it, I don't think he was focusing on them.
@MustafaToraman 10-4. I did get ahold of him and he quit. Boondox makes one luckily. Thanks for the help
We’re are you guys getting the money for this
Hey bro how did you install your min kota,, im palnning on buying one too because i have also hobie 360
I will make another video about the installation and parts.
Did you shorten the shaft of the Terrova?
Very nice!
Do you live i NOVA? I'm very close to burke lake and would like to pick your brain about your setup. I have the same boat
Yeap! I live in NOVA :) find me on facebook!
How much for that kayak, and is that tippy with high seat like that????
Not tippy unless you go backwater with waves. Don't know the overall cost but it is over 10k
How much does it costs to build that rig?
As re you getting water inside your hull?
No, I don't. If you have PA14 and getting water inside the hull then make sure your rod tubes are sealed. I have not had any water since I sealed them.
@@MustafaToraman thank you! Went out Friday and found out the rod tube seal was not good lol
Nice kano
Nice setup. But its a lot of work, don’t you think? Bass boat may work better. Imo.
Kinda true but can you put your bass boat in your van or fish lakes where there is no ramp ? :) Side note , I have a bass boat too ;)
IS IT A COMPLETE MINKOTA KIT OR U HAVE TO BUY THEM SEPERATELY??
mount is from onethewaterinnovation , trolling motor is as is
Nice setup! I have a 2017 PA 14 used mostly in salt water. I'm a little concerned about bow mounting but may try it as i like the spot lock. My 2nd choice is a Bixby. Is the fish finder hooked up to the same battery?
Spot lock is the must have for big body of water. Fish finder and other electronics are on another battery. 100ah battery is only for trolling motorz
whats the best place to purchase the whole trolly system
Talk with Brian , he has the best prices and service! facebook.com/BBGMarine/
how much does that trolling motor cost, thank you
the one I have is riptide (saltwater version with iPilot) , it was 1500 with quick release bracket
Why did you spend the extra money on the 360 drive when you’re not going use it?
I'm using 360 when I don't mount the trolling motor :)
Where did you get the mounting plate for the trolling motor?
Check Denny’s website.
www.onthewaterinnovations.com/shop
@@MustafaToraman Thanks. What made you choose this plate over the one Hobie makes for the PA17T?
@Paul T That makes sense. So with your mount, the stresses are ok because they are centered on the hull?
Awesome
Seems a little unnecessary to upgrade to the 360 drive. You are literally paying a premium price for the PA 360 for the new mirage drive and you're not even using it. you could have paid half the price for an 17-18 model with the MD 180, since you primarily use the Minn Kota. Nonetheless, it's a sweet setup and i'm very jealous.
Did you cut the shaft on your trolling motor?
yes , to 31"
Mustafa Bey, güzel video olmuş teşekurler. İyi günlerde kullan. Bir adet bende alıcam fakat türkiye şartlarına göre biraz pahalı. Kanonun marka ve modelini yazabilir misiniz? İyi günler dilerim. Allah' a emanet olun. Türkiye' den selamlar.
Merhaba,videoyu begendiginize sevindim. Ne yazikki Turkiye sartlarinda cok pahali bir kano. Modeli Hobie Pro Angler 14 360 , 2020 de cikan en son model. Benden de selamlar sevgiler.
about 9k for that setup right?
With Panoptix + Garmin 10" it's over 12k I think .
You Need no Heading Sensor?
I have a heading sensor. It is inside the hull.
Great vid new subscriber here
Really cool setup thanks for sharing! Curious, have you had any issues offshore with the extra weight in the bow? Was thinking of doing something similar on my PA14, but was worried adding that weight would make the bow ride lower in the water, causing more water to come over the bow when riding offshore. And I know that front hatch isnt exactly water-tight so you could end up in an uncomfortable situation. Curious to know your experience this far.
Good question. I only fish backwater (Chesapeake Bay) so I don't have offshore open water experience. The bow mount trolling motor puts some weight (35 lbs) on the bow but not that much to notice, maybe 1 or 2 " difference. I got a couple of heavy weaves (almost lost the rod in my hand) due to high-speed boats but no water went inside the hull. The gasket around the front hatch is very good and most of the time the actual source of the leak is the rod holders. I have applied silicone and fully sealed them so no water leak from them as well. In my opinion, PA14 is only good for calm weather on open water, having a bow mount is not that much of a difference. If you really want to go open water then make sure you seal the rod holders and other lower points, hatch seal is not that big of a problem in my opionion.
Also, I was thinking to design windshield-kind-of plexiglass to attach my bow to stop waves but I didn't do it since there was no water inside the hull after a couple of big waves.
Can i use that setup for salt water?
Tebrikler, make more vidoes with your magnificent kayak please! Go for fishing also ! Thank you!
Thanks ;)
what part of va are you in?!
around fairfax area , you ?
@@MustafaToraman i’m in gloucester
nice ❤️ from malaysia
What was the total cost? I’d like to do this for my PA 14. Also could you link all the parts and actual model of the minn Kota? Thank you.
not sure but it is over 10k with the electronics
$10,000 kayak setup?
More than that 🤘
@@MustafaToraman 😱
Muito top 👏🐟🎣
I like kayak but I have to look for used kayak because to expensive
I’m surprised you can transport the hobie in your minivan
lol :) I am surprised too!
Sounds like the exercise could help but good video
Merhaba, Keşke Türkçe altyazıları da olsaydı Mustafa bey. Rastgele...
最高❗️
谢谢!
Wow.....
Got a dingy and suzuki 6hp motor equaly as easy to trasnport honestly for the same price of that kayak no brainer
yea ... unless you go electric only or no motor lakes for fishing
Does that minn Kota have spot lock?
yes it does and it is a life saver! super convenience!
1000👍
Seems like way too much work to put that motor on and get it going, should have just bought an Old Town Sportsman 136 for when you don't feel like pedaling your Hobie 360. I have both, use the H360 when I want the exercise and the OT when I want to chill on the water and drink vodka.Nice video though.
I'm guessing all that equipment cost around 4 grand !
The Kayak cost 4 grand without the trolling motor, graph and extras. $6500+ easy
Kayak costed 5,000. Yeah this whole setup is 6400-8000 easy
👌🎣
How much was your terrova and what lb thrust and what inch shaft is it ?
I bought the Riptide 54" 55lbs 12v with Autopilot (not link) and the reason for Riptide is because I go to Chesapeake Bay (salt water). My shaft length is 33".
What kind of speed do you get with that 55lbs. thrust minnkota