Kayak Trolling Motor with wireless remote control / DIY
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- Опубліковано 31 січ 2019
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By far the best DIY video on a remote control trolling motor conversion I have found. Thanks man! I have been brainstorming for a month and couldn’t solve some issues you made look easy lol.
I don't subscribe to much, if anything, ever! Had to do so here. I am doing many diy mods to my old school Manta Ray. Your videos... hands down, the best I've seen. Clear, concise, easy to follow. One badass yak my man! Tight lines!
Thanks bud! Glad to help!🤙🏼🎣
Excellent and an educational discussion for better design. I really appreciate you sharing your skill and giving credit to vendors. Great work!
Thanks! I appreciate the kind words and the support!🤙🏼🎣
In the same project right now too. Great video, great content. Love the set up, cant wait to see the follow up maiden voyage and the feed back. These lakes in dfw are going fun with motors brother!
Great video! I have the Kevin Dismuke mount but really liked the controller you showed. I bought the wired version. Just so everyone else knows, theres a 2 to 4 week lead time on them. Plan ahead!!
Superb job, well explained, clear and concise.
Awesome job on the build. I’ve gotten a lot of ideas from your channel.
Very sweet build I got to stop watching these videos am going to never make mind up on how to build my titan 12 . You do some awesome videos guy thank you for sharing all you do
Thanks for the support man!!🤙🏼
The modifications you've made to your kayak are very cool. And I believe you when you say it's all pretty simple but your narrative is really convoluted and makes it seem way more complicated than it probably is.
Thanks for that amazing backhanded complement 👍🏼
@@KayakUSA1 Sorry, wasn't intended as such. Was intended as a complement followed by a constructive criticism. And I'm telling' you bro, you digress way too much. Definitely distracts from what is otherwise a great presentation. Damn, there I go again!
this is one of the best remote trolling motor setups I've seen. Thank you for sharing it here for the rest of us.
Phil , No problem bud! Thanks for watching and for the nice comment! Be sure to subscribe and share! 👍🏼
@@KayakUSA1, already subscribed. When are you visiting Hawaii for some serious kayak fishing?
Thank you for the excellent vid. I really got a lot out of it!
Nice Video, I love the wire you used coming out of the trolling motor 4 leads and very flexible!! Cool, I'll be hooking up the same WTP unit
Next month. Definitely going to buy the wire!!
Unless i over looked it I don't see the wire used from the trolling motor (lowes) in description
you can buy water proofing gel which is a 2 part mix to fill your junction boxes to totally waterproof your wiring , it stays as a jelly and can be easily removed if needed
Hey man great build! I just ordered me a vibe 130👍🏻😎 because of your review & value of the cost factor. So stoked to get it and start tricking it out! You have given me some great ideas, & projects to look forward to, thanks! I've been watching everyone of your videos on this yak! Definitely the Best vibe 130 I've seen to date! Tight lines bud!
Paul, Thanks man! That’s awesome bro, you are gonna love it! I think I’ll be adding L.E.D. Lights next... If I can ever help, just let me know! 🤙🏼🎣 Tight Lines
Yeah man, LED's will look tight! I'm at least going to have one under the center lid and hatches! Thanks man, I will hit you up if I run into some issues - I appreciate that!
Have you thought about using the motor from the actuator to steer the kayak? If you removed the motor from the linear actuator, installed a simple belt and gear set to the motor shaft and trolling motor shaft, you’d be able to steer without the cables using the actuator switch.
Just subscribed from down the road in Sylacauga. I am thinking about putting a trolling motor on my kayak and this was great
Super clean work Man! I bet the guys at Minn Kota are watching this video. They might offer you a job! Thanks for this tutorial Bruv!! Tight Lines!🤙🤙🤙
Thanks man!🤙🏼🎣
Hey bro love all your vids! I'm in my 2nd season. I have my 120 pdl, and just installed my J2 bixpy over the winter..You are "Exactly like me Finatic" lol.Gotta Wash, and dry my yak, before she goes on the Cart, and in the garage, after every trip. And I have my 08' Jeep Willy's purchased new in Rescue green Metalic, and she's also showroom. But really love how you take your time. Extreme talent bro. Learned some installs, and diy's, you've done.Stay safe.. 👍🙏 😎 🎣
Awesome man!! I appreciate the support!! 🤙🏼🎣
I really like your presentation, its help and learn for me of idea how to DIY Motor Trolley, excellent video. I understand all your details for this video.
Thanks bud!! I’m glad I could help you!🤙🏼🎣
Have almost the same on my kayak but had to make mount (used a cutting board ) just don’t have actuator on it. Lol love it
Richard Waynick I used a cutting board to make a mound for my depth finder!
Thanks for the video, you had couple of tricks, I'm looking forward to adding to my SeaGhost trolling motor, at 25:40 you mention a strap to hold the shaft up... I use a caribeanor on the end of stock cord for raising and lower the rudder. I run the cord under the back handle like a pully and added a ring to latch it to on the T.M. shaft so when I am launching or in shallow I can just reach on the side pull that cord binging the motor up and latch it tight with the cord keeper that comes stock for the rudder. (if that makes sense)
Michael Miers , Makes perfect since! And I can use the factory rudder cord. Thanks man!🤙🏼
hey man great video. so i have do have a rudder hole on my kayak i have the cabelas adventure pro 120 but how do i know if my kayak is strong enough to take the pressure form the 30lbs thrust or should i even be worried about that
Glad your back brother.
tsimpsongoodyear , Thanks man!👊🏼
Cool and neat work there. I'm doing it on mine with quick release added but I'm having some lil issue to figure out and hoping you could provide some ideas. Mine came with rudder and am planning to steer with the original rudder. is there anyway to hold tight/lock the TM for not turning while maintaining the lift? if tighten the TM shaft would disable lifting. am mounting TM at stern position behind rudder. keep up the cool work.
So hold up!!! You're telling us guys @ 9:42 that if we "dig in our drawers long enough we will find nuts and a bolt"!!!! LMAO!!! Sorry...couldn't help myself! Great video man. Been looking at adding an actuator to my TM as well. Looking to do the up and down as well as lay down/deploy. Keep the great vids coming!
Is there any way u can show me how u hooked up ur rocker switch I trued doing mine and I can’t get it to work
The 8" Actuator is not available. Would you use a 6" or 10" in place of the 8". I am trying to copy your install. Thanks for all of the info
Merry Christmas TJ.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!!🎄
Im curious about the limited turn and how it affected maneuverability. Did you make any changes? Would some type of pulley system exaggerate cable travel and give you a better turning radius?
One of the issues with steering probably has to do with the mobile top and the fixed bottom connections of the actuator. A better setup may be to use two shaft collars that are mounted loosely (using a spacer between the two halves). A long bolt can be used as the tightening bolt and allowed to extend beyond each collar and serve as an attachment for the actuator. Like this >collar has two halves > use one regular bolt and one long bolt with a thin spacer between the two halves > attach the actuator to the long bold with an inner and outer locking nut. In this manner the actuator will be attached to two collars that can allow the shaft to rotate without moving the actuator.The upper collar will press up on the elbow. The lower collar will press against the shaft mount. If the elbow is not strong enough tighten a third collar above the top loose collar and press against it. Be careful that the collar does not dig into the shaft when raising and lowering. If the collars are loose the actuator will remain inline as designed.
Merry Christmas 🎄
You might try to cross the connections on the steering cables on the angle brackets...hook L to R and R to L. Might give considerably more.
I got a trolling motor from the dump , does run but the old owners cut the wires before it was dumped.
The motor that runs the left / right motion works.
I can make a switch for it but the forward/reverse I need help with.
What is the best way to install a switch for it?
Merry Christmas!!
Nice job. I think you'll be looking to sharpen the steering. Might need it in wind or currents. 180° would be more controlable.....but great job!
I really like your build. I wish I would have seen your video before I did mine. I was looking for the link for the remote control. I didn’t see it with your other links. Am I mistaken?
Do you see any difference between having your rods on the back of the crate or the front? Just personal preference? I've seen them both ways.
TheGoatMumbler , Well if you put them in the front they will be in the way when you want to get in your box.
Merry Christmas TJ
Hey I noticed you had 2 receptacle plugs on stern and one near the mid of your kayak. I know the 4 prong was for your motor wires and actuator, but what are the other two used for? THANKS
I was wondering why actuator is always mounted on inside part of trolling motor if it was on the other side it would move left to right better. I do think you would have to trim mounting bracket but it would turn better in my opinion with swivels attached to each end. Figuring out how to attach to the head in the other side may be a little problem. Your opinion please! Thank you
I have a Kaku voodoo and I used the wired version of the speed controller. I wanted to steer while standing so I used the island hopper diy kit. I like that I can set the speed really slow, stand up, steer, and cast my way along a bank. I have a 360 video on my channel where I am using it.
Bill Noneya , Heck yeah, I’ll definitely check that out!🤙🏼
On your kayak motor build sheet I don't see the marine grade wire sheathing. please advise. thx
Trying to do this build but for some reason can't order the Wireless Trolling Pro 12-P controller and PWM power drivers
Hi, I just watched your trolling motor build. I am wanting to do the same thing. If you could had actual written detailed instructions, I would actually buy them. Just a thought.
Thank you for the video!! I'm going to try this. Great design! I see that when you lift your motor up, the wire to your foot pedals/L bracket get tight and then loose when it's lowered. How do you determine proper length so its not too short or too long?
I think if you set the motor hight in the running position and set your feet pedals in the center of the tracks. Tie them tights there and you should have plenty of clearance 👍🏼 thanks for watching, be sure to subscribe
Hello TJ...great build on the SG130 by the way. I have a question about the plug you used for the marine grade wire. Does it have to be soldered inside the plug? I'm waiting on mine to come in and I saw some other plugs from the inside and it looks like it needs to be soldered in?
Not sure how to message you but bought all the stuff you mentioned. Curious if you have a wiring diagram and how you got the rocker switch and wiring installed there. Awesome job brother!! Hope to hear back from you.
Great videos!
I like your mods and videos, very informative. I do however have a question about your kayak. I am wondering if that center console gets in the way. I want to be able to stand
and get in and out easily. I am trying to decide on the Vibe Sea Ghost or Bonafide. Your input will be helpful.
I thought it would be in the way, but the truth is you will never put your feet in that location. Even if there is nothing there. I talk about that in my video when I got the Vibe last year. It’s on my channel🤙🏼
I love your videos bro!
Mark Hicks Photos , Thanks man! I appreciate the support bro!🤙🏼👊🏼🎣🇺🇸
Merry Christmas
Dope AF!
Hi great video can you tell me where the linear actuator is powered from
I have a native kayak.with that rudder system would i have to cut the mount as you did. i think i should be able to mount it on the transom without connecting wires for the rudder/
So how did the trolling motor hold up connected to the kayak that way. Im doing the same thing bud iy seems a little bit heavy. I dont want to break the kayak. Also im making UA-cam videos of my build and was wondering if its okay if i put your channel name on them. Since i got all the ideas from you.
Hi TJ,
I enjoyed your DIY video on motorizing a kayak.
My kayak is not a fishing kayak but your demo and info gave me a great start.
It is a 12ft NECKY sea kayak (work in progress)
I’m going to use your suggestion for steering using the foot rest conversion.
Looked at the Mighty Max battery you suggested.
I am not really well versed in battery terminology.
Is this battery a deep cycle and is that important?
I am going to be running Minn Kota RIPTIDE 55LB THRUST MOTOR
(FROM YOUR EXPERIENCE, WHAT KIND OF RUN TIME ON THE WATER DO YOU THINK I COULD EXPECT IF I USED THAT BATTERY?
I LIVE IN FLORIDA AND WOULD NEED TO RUN MAYBE ½ HR FROM MY CANAL SYSTEM TO FISHING SPOTS IN CHARLOTTE HARBOR FROM THE CAPE HAZE PENINSULA NEAR ENGLEWOOD FL.
Great UA-cam Channel!!!!
Henry
Hey man love the build, only question I have is does the motor not come up when you use the reverse on the motor? I have the feelfree lure... but just purchased the sea ghost. Thanks man
Only if you punch it wide open, go slow and it stays down no problem 🤙🏼
WOW . VERY Nice BRO !!! try used pulley cleats and horizontal this sistem . just say !!
Was that a radio I saw mounted up front and center?
By switching to the black marine wire it looks like the gauge of the wire became smaller are you worried about overheating issues? According to mine Kota you want 8 to 10 gauge for the length you’re running? Have you noticed the wire getting hot? And what gauge is that black marine four wire?
Hey, Merry Christmas again..!!! Lol
Enjoyed the video. Liked and subbed
Thanks bud! I appreciate the support!🤙🏼
Would you still be able to attach the actuator if I’m using the yakgadget motor mount?
Can the saltwater trolling Motor in your kit bio be used on the sea ghost 130 instead of the minn Kota freshwater motor in this video?
Yep!🤙🏼🎣
Have you by any chance found a replacement for the discontinued multi-speed remote control
The trolling motor is screwed into the kayak with a bolt, but is there a nut on the other end? I have a wilderness thresher, and currently I have a rudder and I believe there is one hole but the screw/bolt doesn't go through to the other end (bottom). and I do not have access to the inside of the kayak. Do you think a trolling motor would hold if I just screwed it into the kayak with nothing securing it on the other end? I would really appreciate your input. I wish you made a video on all the steps of how you did this, with running the wires through the kayak and to the battery, etc. Thanks for posting this, just a little difficult to visualize.
great video
Those little clips you have holding the steering cables are called shackles. Lol good stuff man!
Whiskey91 , Lol, Thanks man!👊🏼
Actually they are called clevis’
To get more degrees of turn on the motor would you just need to extend the steer arms or is the actuator the reason for the limited movement?
Beauty and the Bass Kayak Fishing , It’s the actuator, I’ll just need to put a longer bracket at the top, to give more play. 🤙🏼
I love the idea and would really like to do the same to my kayak. I only have one question. With the motor being loose, when you run it, doesn't it kick it up?
Hello. Thanks for the video. Did you downsize the battery? What is the smallest battery that can be used to power the trolling motor?
As small as you want. They're all 12 volt. More amp hour will just last longer. Mine is only 23ah and does great because it's lithium.
Nice set up. Im building the same set up. I have one question for you. Is your yak power and trolling motor hooked up to the same battery. If not why. I would like info on that. Like fuses. I would like it all ran off one battery. If i do that do i have to use a fuse from the yak to the battery? Please help me out. Thanks
Hey, thanks for watching. Yes , when I put in my bigger trolling motor battery, everything is ran from it. But if I don’t plan on using the trolling motor, I just connect my smaller battery box. It runs everything except my motor. Yes I have inline fuses between the battery and kayak. I have videos on my channel of me building my power setup. 🤙🏼
Nice build. Is there any concern about the weight of the trolling motor that it may leave stress cracks in the kayak?
Naaa, not the way I have it mounted now, check out the kayak maiden voyage video and you’ll see the bracket I made🤙🏼
You took the lock off so it would flip up if you hit a stump. That's fine going forward as the thrust puts forward pressure on the kayak but what happens when you put it in reverse? Won't it flip up out of the water? I have an inflatable raft and when I go in reverse I have to actually hold the motor from flipping up. My transom mount isn't ridgid because it's a rubber raft. Just wondering.
As long as I don’t punch it, it does fine 🤙🏼🎣
Where could I order that system the wireless trolling pro looks easy enough to hook up but hard to find that
I'm curious to see how well this holds up over time. One bolt holding it all would scare me. Also think the shackles would give too much play in the steering. But awesome work. Also have you been working on mothership or any new plans for it?
Joshua Allen , not really, the weather has just been too bad to work on the MotherShip, but it won’t be too long and I’ll definitely be back on it. I plan on camping on it fist chance I get.🤙🏼
I was looking at the kit and I can’t seem to find the wireless remote part of it. Any help would be appreciated.
Nice video. Any issue with the water affecting the actuator
To get a full 90 degree motor pivot I'd just attach the bottom of the actuator to a swivel joint, which is in turn attached to the motor mount.
Do you have any issues with the motor not being locked? Thanks
What fitting do you use for the top of the trolling motor?
So did you use the mount that came with the trolling motor.
Ok I have the same Vibe 130, how in the heck did you get your hands in the back to mount the disconnect in the back?? And in the right front side??
I threaded it into the boat, just don’t cut the hole too big 🤙🏼🎣
I'm just wanting to know if your only running hot and ground did you sacrifice reverse or do you still have reverse with your remote?
Reverse isn’t a third wire, it is just reverse polarity. You just turn the knob backwards.👍🏼
How do you connect both the actuator wires and the trolling motor wires to the same battery?
Great video, love your channel.
How did you make the connections to the 4 pin plug that you used?
I ordered the same plug from the link, but the SO cord wires are way bigger than the little pins in the plug.
I'm guessing you soldered it, would like to know if you went a different route
Yep, I took my time and slowly soldered each one and slid heat shrink over each one.🤙🏼
@@KayakUSA1 awesome. Thanks.
I looked on your site I couldn't find where you have the remote control unit?
I don't have any hull access on my kayak, would I still be able to safely run wire if it gets wet?
Yes you can, as long as everything is secured and has a waterproof connection. I recommend getting some pcv to protect the wires from outside elements.
Great video. I know this was 2 years ago but what was your final verdict on the wireless system?
I really liked this set up, the build was fun and the kayak handled great. But, if you are going to build this keep in mind that you will need to treat it like a boat and trailer it everywhere, load and unload like a boat.. If you plan on hauling it on a roof rack or picking it up to put it in a truck bed, you probably won’t be happy. 👍🏼
30# good enough would you go bigger after having for a while? Maybe 40# thrust?
30# is perfect for me.
Hey man, great video. Did you tie in your motor and actuator wires together so that they both plug into the trolling motor plug as one? Or did you run 2 separate plugs, one for motor and one for actuator? Thanks!
Thanks! Yes I ran them together all to one plug. 👍🏼
Where can you find the wireless remote control? I did not see it on your list. Thank you
Quite engenius sir!
Are you familiar with gps systems? Im wondering, how tough would it be, to put one on a trolling motor. To get spotlock capabilities. I'm thinking, a drive motor, gears, gps module, etc.
Thoughts?
Hey, thanks for the video. I was wondering if you could give me some advice based on your experience with removing the "head" of the trolling motor. I'm curious how difficult it would be to remove the head off of my minn kota, and put it on pointing the opposite way. I'm designing a pontoon boat that I'm hoping to have done by next summer, and I'd like to have the option of putting the trolling motor on the back of the boat OR the front. Obviously to have it on the front, I'd have to be able to reverse the direction of the head/handle. How doable do you think that is?
Thanks again. Btw, the part you were wondering about is a Rotary Switch / Mechanical Speed Controller.
It wouldn’t be hard at all, just remove the head and rotate it🤙🏼
@@KayakUSA1 Sweet, thanks!
I did find it, but it came up as site not found. Do you have an alternate means of contacting that source? Thanks
I’ve heard this from a few people, they may be down right now.
how much weight does ask that add up to?
I want to do the same set up
I am wondering how powerful that actuator is and if it could drive a fiberglass stake into the mud (diy power micro anchor)?
That sounds like a good idea to me, I think it definitely could! 🤙🏼🎣
Look up tinyboatnation, he did a video on a "power pole", you should be able to modify it, to your needs.
How fast does the 30 thrust push your vibe?