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!
Not ganna lie when I saw you used a drill to cut the board I had some thought which I’ll keep to my self but I’m glad I stuck it out to the end. Good job and I’m glad you also showed the thought process. I almost want to try this on my Hobie
Stumbled across your video looking for a transom motor mount option. I have a mounted kayak dolley on the stern, and the cutting board idea is where I’m gonna start, trying to avoid the interference of the dolley and function and use the mounting screws from the dolley, this cutting board as a mount might be the solution! Loved the video and thanks for the inspiration!
That's awesome 👌 but I think the only flaw would be running into stumps or anything hard underwater because it doesn't have a breakaway system but other than that I'm literally going to follow this idea!!
I've been a union welder Metal fabricator for 32 years...for the tools you have and the experience I don't think you have...YOU DID GREAT ....BE PROUD...and I HOPE IT MADE YOU FEEL ACCOMPLISHED!!!
Dude no joke I'm doing the exact same thing with my Minn Kota Motor and Old Town Sportsman 106 PDL. Great job with the build! I'm gonna try to replicate it mine and will let you know my results. Great vid! 👍🏼
Simple suggestion on cutting shaft. Take a smaller diameter pvc tube, slip it over the wires and into the shaft. Use it as a safety barrier between shaft and wires while cutting the shaft. This will prevent possible damage to wires.
Dude, you are an effin DORK! I love it. Cool install. Gave me a chit ton of ideas. I have a Jackson Bite Flex Drive with the motor and a 24volt battery. When the motor finally fails I will be pulling this video back up. Awesome! You are going to be giving a few manufacturers some ideas for sure! One *minor* issue is going to be under water obstructions. Thanks for your filming efforts, I know it isn't easy filming and editing! Great JOB!
great work...lol i had to do a similar thing for my 106 mk. the control board has now burn out twice. so i made a back up. but mine can swivel (i can turn it around) and i can turn a handle that screws inwards to keep it straight. for my kayak. the motor hole is farther forward, so i only shortened the shaft and left the head on. it works great, but the cheap 45pounds thrust i bought is slower than the minn kota. 2 kph slower. i will probably install a pwm speed controler next, to be able to use my original minn kota motor. my advice if you do that too, use a powerful one with a bigger capacity because the usual ones , i hear, do burn out eventually. and i plan on installing the board where the original board is. under the aluminium plate(not in a plastic box). take care guys...lol
Nice build! Only thing I disagree agree with is keeping the controller head. I would have ditched it since you’re not using it to steer. You’re only using it to switch gears so you could take the switch out of the head assembly and mount it next to you or frankly anywhere to save a ton of room.
Hey bro, great job. This is why I love today's kayaks. They are a one man boat. And you couldn't give me a boat. I purchased my 2021' Blue Lagoon, Hoodoo Tempest 120 Pdl. Once I saw, they design a short shaft, 46lb lb thrust trolling motor, that mounts exactly where my pdl mounts, and the reviews, I knew I would love it. So I have a 120 pdl X34" wide, with the motor in cuts through the water, average 4 to 5 mph. I'm 5ft 7 151, so she moves. Had a great 1st season, and this winter have many more additions going on. Waiting on my bixpy j2, that'll mount to my toe control drop down rudder. But obviously I'll run one for long runs, the other to troll around, and paddle around my spots., and I always learned it's 🖍 CRAYON. One word..lol. Be safe bro..
All my life I wanted a boat.. then I got this kayak! We’ve become a kayak family now and so it’s been a treat. Whenever I buy something expensive for it, I say to myself “still cheaper than buying a boat.” 😆 appreciate ya! What kind of battery are you running.
Gave me some ideas thank you for your time and work making this to help inspire others, I have a trolly I can do this with I also have a small 4hp gas motor I’m going to be putting on my kayak, feel free lure 2
Love the " idk but I'm gonna try attitude" this is just what I needed. Wife is on a cruise for 2 more days. Gives me just enough time to build and do the dishes lol. Good job bud.
Hey dude I like your DIY trolling motor build the only difference I would’ve done on your front support pipe is put end caps on each side so the water wouldn’t get in there when you’re in rough waters so that the wires don’t get wet. Outstanding build.
Cray On. Next time tape the foil to the cardboard so it doesn't move on you when tracing. Try using a jigsaw to cut the cutting board. To smooth the edges, use a heat gun or flame after sanding. Nice idea for trolling motor mount.
Dude awesome build. New subscriber. Last year I took the head unit off my trolling motor and put it next to my seat, works great. I am on a SS127 Bonafide, but just got a Sportsman 120 PDL. I want the best of both worlds, pedal and also power. I am now going to take the 5 forward 3 reverse switch in the trolling motor head unit and put that into a small waterproof electrical box. Looking at your build, I am going to copy it (thanks) and mount the new box with switch in it on top of pvc where you have the head unit. Again awesome build.
That’s exactly what I wanted to do as well’ I’d love to hear how it turns out for you! I think it’s like a PMW box or something like that right. My trolling motor head is getting kinda wobbly so once it wears down from the wear and tear I’ll be doing the same! Appreciate ya!
Wanted to add, I started with a led acid for my 46 lb thrust trolling motor, that us mounted directly in that spot. And my battery sits, behind my seat, and my 12V cabela's battery, and power box I DIY'D for my electronics, us in my bow hatch. I'm 5ft 7 151 lbs, worked great. Now I have 2 50 Amp lithium from amped Outdoors, and last all day, sometimes 10 plus hrs, if it's a hot day, I'm on my katak all day. But hope by now you gave all of that a nice coat of black spray paint. That would make it look sweeter..
Great job man. I just bought the same yak with the pedal system. However, I was wondering if there was a hack for an electric motor DIY. Now I wonder no more.
Thank you for posting, great ingenuity on your part - I will try this on my OT 132 PDL. Quick question: Does having the motor head that close to your fish finder transducer cause any interference challenges on your electronics? I assume not as it is similar to the OT auto pilot. Just curious if you experienced anything. Thought I would ask.
I thought it was a joke. Cutting on the spoiler, using a cray-on. I honestly thought you were going to drill on the spoiler too. This build looks absolutely sick!
First time viewer. I just smashed the subcribe button and rang the notification bell. 👍 on the trollimg motor build that is thinking outside the box. Way to go. Excellent finished product. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you for creating these videos.
Awesome video!! Hows it holding up? Im thinking of buying the pdl and later down the line making some sort of quick detach motor so I can swap back to pedals if the battery ever dies
I have the pdl120 you’ve just me inspired me to build one too but l will let my dad do the dirty work build .haha 😂. I forgot to mention about safety , I would put some type kill open/switch between battery and motor hopefully that helps 😇
That’s where it started for me too! Hope it gets perfected and really dialed in. You’re absolutely right about the kill switch! Also people are putting PWM boxes on them and really dialing it in! Appreciate ya!
@@fishingthe509 Could you show an update on how you made this change and any thoughts about improvements after living with it for a year? It would be much appreciated!
Hope it helps! At least a place to start, from the sounds of it, it’s pretty easy to put the PWM controller so I might just put that together in place of the head mount. Would be even more sleek and tight. Good luck!
Thank you!!! This particular kayak has a rudder system, so I actually control it from the little turn knob by my left leg. The motor is just used for propulsion. 👍🏼
Heck yeah buddy, was gonna wait, but everything started to get hard to find and I found one in Spokane! Had to pull the trigger. Can't wait for sure haha
You just stole over a thousand dollar from old town by showing us how to make this motor. Great job! I’ve always wonder if this was possible. Now it’s time for me to build one. Thanks again
It is steered with the rudder system on the old town topwater 120 PDL. Sorry I forgot to mention that! I think it shows the steering knob at the end! Appreciate you!
Thank you!!!! I will find out tomorrow morning and I’ll come back here and let you know! The trip at the end was super spontaneous and I had nothing ready. Also want to find out if any chip affects the transducer .
Are u using a rudder to steer? Also for anyone else, u can take the head off the motor like he did and spin it around reversed then attach it. This way the handle isn’t is the way. Came out good lots of info to make ur own set up.
Yes! This Oldtown model comes with an implemented rudder system. That’s also a great idea! I’ve seen some people mount a PMW box and really tighten up the profile!
You might try marking the foil with a pointed Sharpie marker while it's still in the 'yak where the foil meets the side and bottom of the well; that way, when you pull it out you have an accurate tracing of the bottom of the depression to make your template.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I've been surf fishing for about 2yrs now and am thinking about getting a kayak to "expand my horizons". This has been one of the most practical endeavors I've seen so far. Sometimes we start with a concept and by the time we've tweeked it it's totally different, ho pe you didn't hurt your brain figuring this out! Lol
Nice video man. Really entertaining, probably more so than you intended. I believe you said you were a teacher during the crayon pronunciation tangent. I'm going out on a limb here and guess it's not Shop class that you teach. When you get another inspiration, you may want convert the electronics to digital, i.e. MinnKota Maximizer type. There are a number of YT videos about it. It's referred to as Pulse Width Modulator, or PWM.
lmaooo yes i teach kids to read and write hahah this made me chuckle, I actually have the PMW box! def going to start the spring with it and a couple other changes I made to the build.
Cool mod, although now you can’t raise and lower your motor easily to go into shallower water but its nice to have your control right there between your legs.
Yea I typically fish some very deep water so I never really have to worry about lifting and lowering but I will admit it’s tedious to have to pull all the way out before docking it on the shore. Appreciate you!
Someone please send us some more foil paper.... -The Wifey 😂
Lmaoooo
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WoWww, brooo... 👏👏👏🫡🫡🫡 And underwater footage for the icing on the cake! 🫵 🤜🤛
Dude i just found this video but this is pure gold, i will so copy cat this build once 2024 starts fo sho
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!
I love the excitement. I don’t even have this kayak but was genuinely excited for this guy during this journey of just figuring it out!
Thank you 🙏
Wow, gr8 DIY trolling motor. Thx 4 sharing on Utube.
appreciate you fam
Not ganna lie when I saw you used a drill to cut the board I had some thought which I’ll keep to my self but I’m glad I stuck it out to the end. Good job and I’m glad you also showed the thought process. I almost want to try this on my Hobie
Stumbled across your video looking for a transom motor mount option. I have a mounted kayak dolley on the stern, and the cutting board idea is where I’m gonna start, trying to avoid the interference of the dolley and function and use the mounting screws from the dolley, this cutting board as a mount might be the solution! Loved the video and thanks for the inspiration!
That's awesome 👌 but I think the only flaw would be running into stumps or anything hard underwater because it doesn't have a breakaway system but other than that I'm literally going to follow this idea!!
I've been a union welder Metal fabricator for 32 years...for the tools you have and the experience I don't think you have...YOU DID GREAT ....BE PROUD...and I HOPE IT MADE YOU FEEL ACCOMPLISHED!!!
Bro I appreciate this comment. 🥲
"That's a breakthrough idea. Glad I had it!" is a great line! Looks pretty tight. Nicely done!
Thank you brother 🤩🤩🤩
Who needs a engineer when we have the 509 guy. Great build, made it look simple.
Appreciate ya haha I just work with what I got 🤷♂️
Dude no joke I'm doing the exact same thing with my Minn Kota Motor and Old Town Sportsman 106 PDL. Great job with the build! I'm gonna try to replicate it mine and will let you know my results.
Great vid! 👍🏼
Thanks for posting up your trolling motor setup, i been looking for this ideal. Good job!
Simple suggestion on cutting shaft. Take a smaller diameter pvc tube, slip it over the wires and into the shaft. Use it as a safety barrier between shaft and wires while cutting the shaft. This will prevent possible damage to wires.
Thanks for the ideas. How are you clamping the shaft to keep the correct motor depth? Thanks again.
Dude, you are an effin DORK! I love it. Cool install. Gave me a chit ton of ideas. I have a Jackson Bite Flex Drive with the motor and a 24volt battery. When the motor finally fails I will be pulling this video back up. Awesome! You are going to be giving a few manufacturers some ideas for sure! One *minor* issue is going to be under water obstructions. Thanks for your filming efforts, I know it isn't easy filming and editing! Great JOB!
Great job appreciating your ideas
great work...lol i had to do a similar thing for my 106 mk. the control board has now burn out twice. so i made a back up. but mine can swivel (i can turn it around) and i can turn a handle that screws inwards to keep it straight. for my kayak. the motor hole is farther forward, so i only shortened the shaft and left the head on. it works great, but the cheap 45pounds thrust i bought is slower than the minn kota. 2 kph slower. i will probably install a pwm speed controler next, to be able to use my original minn kota motor. my advice if you do that too, use a powerful one with a bigger capacity because the usual ones , i hear, do burn out eventually. and i plan on installing the board where the original board is. under the aluminium plate(not in a plastic box). take care guys...lol
Nice build! Only thing I disagree agree with is keeping the controller head. I would have ditched it since you’re not using it to steer. You’re only using it to switch gears so you could take the switch out of the head assembly and mount it next to you or frankly anywhere to save a ton of room.
Yeah, good idea. He could attach it to the rudder control.. I might do this.
Great job. Nice idea about the comperssion fitting taped on the outer diameter. Thanks for sharing.
Appreciate you!
Hey bro, great job. This is why I love today's kayaks. They are a one man boat. And you couldn't give me a boat. I purchased my 2021' Blue Lagoon, Hoodoo Tempest 120 Pdl. Once I saw, they design a short shaft, 46lb lb thrust trolling motor, that mounts exactly where my pdl mounts, and the reviews, I knew I would love it. So I have a 120 pdl X34" wide, with the motor in cuts through the water, average 4 to 5 mph. I'm 5ft 7 151, so she moves. Had a great 1st season, and this winter have many more additions going on. Waiting on my bixpy j2, that'll mount to my toe control drop down rudder. But obviously I'll run one for long runs, the other to troll around, and paddle around my spots., and I always learned it's 🖍 CRAYON. One word..lol. Be safe bro..
All my life I wanted a boat.. then I got this kayak! We’ve become a kayak family now and so it’s been a treat. Whenever I buy something expensive for it, I say to myself “still cheaper than buying a boat.” 😆 appreciate ya! What kind of battery are you running.
thanks man from australia, been searching for ways to replace pedals. also shout to californian outdoors. great vid
Thank you so much! I appreciate you!
Gave me some ideas thank you for your time and work making this to help inspire others, I have a trolly I can do this with I also have a small 4hp gas motor I’m going to be putting on my kayak, feel free lure 2
This is awesome. I just picked up an Old Town Sportsman 120 pdl and will be mimicking the hole plug you used as a base.
Yes! I bought another cutting board and made a blank for myself just for those moments you have to pop the drive out. Glad you enjoyed it’
Thanks
Love the " idk but I'm gonna try attitude" this is just what I needed. Wife is on a cruise for 2 more days. Gives me just enough time to build and do the dishes lol. Good job bud.
Appreciate ya 🥲
Awesome I’m going to do the same exact build on my 10.6 pdl.
Hey dude I like your DIY trolling motor build the only difference I would’ve done on your front support pipe is put end caps on each side so the water wouldn’t get in there when you’re in rough waters so that the wires don’t get wet. Outstanding build.
You’re right. I would need to try this!
Dude, this is exactly what I was thinking! Awesome video.
That’s the coolest thing!
I have the Oldtown Topwater 120 PDL and I believe that I’m going to give that a try!
It’s worked unbelievably well. Lol feels like cheating no joke haha appreciate ya!
They are real neat tools paddle drill.
Hole saw lol, that drill thing 😂
CRAY-ON...grew up by the factory in Winfield, KS.
Dang it!! I’m a CRAN kinda guy 😂
Pretty damn impressive build, especially for someone that didn't know what a holesaw was called ;). Seriously though - nice build!
😂 came back and laughed at this again haha appreciate you!
How do you remove weeds and lily pads if it gets hung up?
That came out nice. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! I appreciate ya! Works too good to be true, felt like a fancy MK owner 🤪
Cray On. Next time tape the foil to the cardboard so it doesn't move on you when tracing. Try using a jigsaw to cut the cutting board. To smooth the edges, use a heat gun or flame after sanding.
Nice idea for trolling motor mount.
I really needed this! Thanks for the help, and I appreciate the advice. I will for sure mention these things on the next one. 💯
Thankfully I saw this video. Awesome work n video man. I'll use this idea 💡 thank you sir. Australia 🇦🇺
Appreciate the love from down unda! (sorry I had to)
Dude awesome build. New subscriber.
Last year I took the head unit off my trolling motor and put it next to my seat, works great. I am on a SS127 Bonafide, but just got a Sportsman 120 PDL. I want the best of both worlds, pedal and also power. I am now going to take the 5 forward 3 reverse switch in the trolling motor head unit and put that into a small waterproof electrical box. Looking at your build, I am going to copy it (thanks) and mount the new box with switch in it on top of pvc where you have the head unit. Again awesome build.
That’s exactly what I wanted to do as well’ I’d love to hear how it turns out for you! I think it’s like a PMW box or something like that right. My trolling motor head is getting kinda wobbly so once it wears down from the wear and tear I’ll be doing the same! Appreciate ya!
@@fishingthe509 you’d be much better off putting a pwm on it for infinite variable speeds and 3x battery life
Wow! That was a pretty awesome idea for this topwater. Congratulations.🙂
Hope it helps! Thank you so much! 🙏
This is a killer set up im doing it good video
It worked insanely well for how I made it. Cut some corners but what’s a cheap DIY without doing that 🤪 appreciate ya!
Wanted to add, I started with a led acid for my 46 lb thrust trolling motor, that us mounted directly in that spot. And my battery sits, behind my seat, and my 12V cabela's battery, and power box I DIY'D for my electronics, us in my bow hatch. I'm 5ft 7 151 lbs, worked great. Now I have 2 50 Amp lithium from amped Outdoors, and last all day, sometimes 10 plus hrs, if it's a hot day, I'm on my katak all day. But hope by now you gave all of that a nice coat of black spray paint. That would make it look sweeter..
I had my doubts in the beginning but that turned out slick. Haha way to think your way through it all. PNW is an awesome place in many ways.
This was a rare build of mine that made the cut! Lol thank you sir! Appreciate ya!
Great job man. I just bought the same yak with the pedal system. However, I was wondering if there was a hack for an electric motor DIY. Now I wonder no more.
+2
Nice work Brother
I appreciate the video.
I appreciate ya stopping by!
Thank you for posting, great ingenuity on your part - I will try this on my OT 132 PDL. Quick question: Does having the motor head that close to your fish finder transducer cause any interference challenges on your electronics? I assume not as it is similar to the OT auto pilot. Just curious if you experienced anything. Thought I would ask.
Appreciate you! There have been 0 negative effects but I also now run my transducer off the starboard side.
That was some fine McGyvering !
I'm thinking of getting an Old Town Sportsman 106 and That will be a mod I'll try.
And oh yeah, Here we Go Steelers!
Appreciate ya! Def love to save a little and spend more on tackle haha
I will copy your brilliant idea. Thank you!!!
How did you make everything water tight? I saw the window sealer but was that eventually enough? What about where the shaft goes into the water?
I thought it was a joke. Cutting on the spoiler, using a cray-on. I honestly thought you were going to drill on the spoiler too. This build looks absolutely sick!
First time viewer. I just smashed the subcribe button and rang the notification bell. 👍 on the trollimg motor build that is thinking outside the box. Way to go. Excellent finished product. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you for creating these videos.
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me! We’re on the river right now chasing some sturgeon, hopefully a video soon! Appreciate ya!
you did awesome
Awesome video!! Hows it holding up? Im thinking of buying the pdl and later down the line making some sort of quick detach motor so I can swap back to pedals if the battery ever dies
Nice build I hope it gets some black paint on the white PVC but aesthetics always come last. Thanks for sharing well done!
Oh 100%! Lol I ended up buying a PWM box to help with speeds and just getting rid of the head for more aesthetics! 🤘🏻
Bro that was awsome!!!!!
Thank you. 🥲 appreciate ya!
Hey bro i liked your idea, look clean and unique but i have a question, how do you steer with the way is set up???
Thank you!!! I steer this with the rudder system on this specific body. So there’s a little handle on my left.
Great video and very helpful. Very interesting built. Great job. Thanks.
thank you :')
I have the pdl120 you’ve just me inspired me to build one too but l will let my dad do the dirty work build .haha 😂. I forgot to mention about safety , I would put some type kill open/switch between battery and motor hopefully that helps 😇
That’s where it started for me too! Hope it gets perfected and really dialed in. You’re absolutely right about the kill switch! Also people are putting PWM boxes on them and really dialing it in! Appreciate ya!
Cool set up! If the trolling motor is only used for propulsion, I think you can size down the head/shaft into a smaller package
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This is a great video. I really appreciate this! The PMW box is next. Thank you!
@@fishingthe509 Could you show an update on how you made this change and any thoughts about improvements after living with it for a year? It would be much appreciated!
New sub bro I have a old town sportsman old 120 I have to look in to doing this thanks for the video awesome just awesome!!
Well done my friend
Nice job bro
Nice work! I have been wanting to mock up something similar for my Old Town Predator PDL.
Hope it helps! At least a place to start, from the sounds of it, it’s pretty easy to put the PWM controller so I might just put that together in place of the head mount. Would be even more sleek and tight. Good luck!
This is like Apollo 13. You have to fit this square filter into the round hole. LOL
The post production of this video really cuts out the frustration and swear words🤣
Maybe I missed something, but how do you steer it if the head isn’t attached to the shaft?
Awesome project! Are you still able to steer it without the head being on the shaft; instead it's connected to pvc and the wires?
Thank you!!! This particular kayak has a rudder system, so I actually control it from the little turn knob by my left leg. The motor is just used for propulsion. 👍🏼
With this build can you pull up the trolling motor without hitting the bottom and prop it up to avoid bottom?
Goodjob!
Thank you 🥹
I’ve been waiting to see someone do a build like this. Nice work!
Bro so was I! LOL so I just did it myself 😂 glad you enjoyed it!
Great build homie! 🤙🏻
I appreciate you!
Looks great but did I miss a part about how to steer?
BRO Im going to pick up my 106PDL this weekend! gonna have to try this!!
Bro I am SO STOKED FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! I seen you sell your other kayak and was like what’s this guy up to 🤔 that is amazing!!!! Game changer bro.
Heck yeah buddy, was gonna wait, but everything started to get hard to find and I found one in Spokane! Had to pull the trigger. Can't wait for sure haha
U R Superb Bro..
This is gnarly! Subbed 🤙🏾
I appreciate you!
Good work pro
Appreciate ya!
You are so dame smart dude
You just stole over a thousand dollar from old town by showing us how to make this motor. Great job! I’ve always wonder if this was possible. Now it’s time for me to build one. Thanks again
Pretty clever. I'm gonna have to try this out!
Did you have a rudder system already installed on your kayak
I love it, I've seen several videos similar to this. However, maybe I'm slow, how does it turn?
It is steered with the rudder system on the old town topwater 120 PDL. Sorry I forgot to mention that! I think it shows the steering knob at the end! Appreciate you!
Great stuff brother! Love the creativity!
Thank you so much. 🥲🥲🥲🥲
AWESOME. ABSOLUTELY AWESOME. Do you know what your top speed is?
Thank you!!!! I will find out tomorrow morning and I’ll come back here and let you know! The trip at the end was super spontaneous and I had nothing ready. Also want to find out if any chip affects the transducer .
Did you secure the battery somehow so it wont move around in the hatch?
Awesome build bud, I did a similar thing on my Native Slayer XC. Great video and Loved the reaction when it went for the first time. Brilliant
Awesome build there bro.
Let me ask was the trolley motor able to move back and forth when having it in the white board at the beginning?
Very little! I put a clamp above and below to keep it mounted. There is always play though.
Are u using a rudder to steer? Also for anyone else, u can take the head off the motor like he did and spin it around reversed then attach it. This way the handle isn’t is the way. Came out good lots of info to make ur own set up.
Yes! This Oldtown model comes with an implemented rudder system. That’s also a great idea! I’ve seen some people mount a PMW box and really tighten up the profile!
Great job!! keep it up with the great content from a fellow Washingtonian be safe and have a great day
Hey thanks!! I appreciate you! Always love chatting with a feeling Washingtonian, you in the 509?!
Fellow*^ 🤦♂️ my bad hahaha I didn’t even mean to copy your word hahaha
@@fishingthe509 yeah I live in the Lower Yakima Valley born and raised
Awesome! I love ice fishing dog lake. Only reason I ever go up to Yakima lol
Nice 👍👍👍
You might try marking the foil with a pointed Sharpie marker while it's still in the 'yak where the foil meets the side and bottom of the well; that way, when you pull it out you have an accurate tracing of the bottom of the depression to make your template.
if you skipped the housing for the motor control would the speed settings be stepless, so that you could go ultra slow?
I believe adding an PWM box would help.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I've been surf fishing for about 2yrs now and am thinking about getting a kayak to "expand my horizons". This has been one of the most practical endeavors I've seen so far. Sometimes we start with a concept and by the time we've tweeked it it's totally different, ho pe you didn't hurt your brain figuring this out! Lol
I love it honestly! I always wanted a big boat but this kayak is incredible. Maybe would upgrade if the family grew more haha appreciate you!
Looks so official.
Many sleepless nights on this dang idea hahaha
that’s awesome 👏
Thank you so much bro 🙏
Nice video man. Really entertaining, probably more so than you intended. I believe you said you were a teacher during the crayon pronunciation tangent. I'm going out on a limb here and guess it's not Shop class that you teach. When you get another inspiration, you may want convert the electronics to digital, i.e. MinnKota Maximizer type. There are a number of YT videos about it. It's referred to as Pulse Width Modulator, or PWM.
lmaooo yes i teach kids to read and write hahah this made me chuckle, I actually have the PMW box! def going to start the spring with it and a couple other changes I made to the build.
Question do you turn if you have the head unit up front? Not bei g Attached
Cool mod, although now you can’t raise and lower your motor easily to go into shallower water but its nice to have your control right there between your legs.
Yea I typically fish some very deep water so I never really have to worry about lifting and lowering but I will admit it’s tedious to have to pull all the way out before docking it on the shore. Appreciate you!
That’s badass respect 🔥🤙🏾
Many thanks, I appreciate you!!!
Are you able to raise the trolling motor out of the water fast enough if it got shallow fast with that custom mount idea?
You know I fish mainly deep water I’m familiar with, but with this I’m sure you could.. I haven’t had to take it out yet!