How to Install Trolling Motor in FeelFree Lure 11.5 Kayak
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
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This video is a tutorial on how to customize your sonar pod for a trolling motor. It gives the kayak a nice sleek look and its lightweight and portable.
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Two years later this motor is going strong ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxBZWgzfpS2Jj7JqIHyaSZjyVHNUgCKCBf Just uploaded a video of it after 2 years. We use it probably a dozen days each year on our small raft.-original review- We got this motor the other day and tested it out. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems good to me. It has all the features advertised - the motor housing is metal. We will see how it performs longer term and I will revise this review if needed. Some initial observations:- Good thrust, moves our boat around really well- It comes with a circuit breaker but no switch - so there's no way to kill the motor other than yanking the connection off the battery. I installed an inline switch.- The mount bracket is plastic and I worry it might break- There are a number of plastic parts that I worry about, but the most important ones are metal or some kind of composite
I just finished installing this mod on my Lure 10. Thank you so much for posting this video, I absolutely love it! It's perfect in every way. For those interested, here is a complete price breakdown for all parts necessary for this project:
Minn Kota 30 lb. thrust motor: $99.99
Weize 12 V 75 ah battery: $144.99
Newport smart battery box: $65.00
Marine silicone sealant: $7.96
1" hollow drill bit: $15.71
1 1/8" hollow drill bit: $10.38
Quick connector wires: $11.30
Battery connector eyelet (6): $3.95
5 feet of 8 gauge wires: $13.48
Yakattack through hull wiring kit: $19.95
Trolling motor female plug: $26.99
Trolling motor male plug: $21.99
Grand total: $441.69
That price includes everything I could possibly think of that I had to use, save for the power drill. This is much cheaper and a way better setup than the pedal drive system. I know virtually nothing about electrical work but I had no problems whatsoever installing this mod. This and the other video posted are fantastic guides, follow them and you can't go wrong!
Nice clean job on doing this. I have a 13.5 Feelfree kayak and I have gotten so tired of paddling this big rascal around. I was clueless on how to install a trolling motor on it till I watched you do it. Thank you for posting this. Great job on everything.
Another reason to buy the Lure. And how can you dislike this video???? No opinion, no BS, just some good info and directions! Thank you!!
Best install I’ve seen so far ,great job , I love the clean tangle free work I have a big fish 120 and want to do the same mod
I’ve got the lure 10 with a minkota 35 mounted just like that. I left the tiller handle on it and it turns great. Bonus of having it there is that the yak will basically duck turn if you are sitting still and turn the trolling motor 90 degrees.
Can you say the model number of Minkota cannot find a 35
That's the way to go man.
I'm going to pick up me a feel free Moken v2 do the same thing.
Nice! I hope it turns out well!
Just wow! Great job! I have just purchased a spare sonar pod box for mt Lure to play with this setup. Will probably try to buy a used small trolling motor like yours or small Minn Kota and make same thing. Kayak fishing is of course all about paddling, but paddling long distances, againts the current or wind may be too hard. If you compare this setup to 2k USD original FeelFree overdrive system then small DIY project sounds much better option.
Oh, Fantastic video. Now I have to decide between FeelFree Lure 13.5 or 11.5. For some reason I'm now starting to lean toward the 11.5 Lure. Your setup rocks!
Congrats. This is by far one of the best instructional videos out there. Very well done my friend. Thanks
*Looks good even in daylight **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it was exactly what it was described to be , works awesome , overall happy with product*
I set up mine a little different .Thanks to you and a few more utubers that had vids on putting the motor in the pod . I thought about it a few years and went ahead and installed one .
I did add a pwm , so the battery lasts much longer .
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What’s a PMW?
Pulse width modulator
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That's the best motor install video I've seen yet. Thanks
Hell yea!!! I’m doing this to my big fish 120 soon! Thanks for the video man, awesome job!
thanks. i hope you will love not having to paddle to spots!
Thought of the same thing why pay $990 for a peddle drive or more when you can dIy somethings your self.
Nice work !!!!!
Thank u bud! Diy is the way to go!
Great job, I just finish doing same as u do. But I'm using Watersnake T24 to my Hobie outback.
This video should have 1million views.
good job very clean I like. I started with 30 lbs went up to 40 next 45. I do feel the difference. now I put a 3 hp gas 12 mh. I also use it with a 5 hp 20 mh with 3/4 acceleration. very fast.
This is great, just bought a big fish 105 and has that sonar pod also so will be doing the same thing to mine after watching this video.
cant wait for the pedal drive to come out! COME ON FEELFREE!!
See they have 2 buyers already lol. Yeah i cant wait i haven't used a pedal drive before but i feel like it would be sweet.
You did a phenomenal job on this! Thanks for the video. Going to follow it and do it myself. Its a clean set up comparatively speaking just as good as the manufacturers. I actually like this better without all the visual extras and just using your rudder with your feet at a fraction of the price.
Looks great and good details on each step. I have a BigTuna Kayak and what you did gave me some idea for my TunaTanks location
Excellent video... going to order a 120 big fish...
Thats a good choice!
Dude bro !! great idea and good job !! Need more brains like yours in the world !
Thanks a lot! Appreciate that!
I’m jealous I didn’t think about it lol, I’ve been researching kayaks and Jon boats deciding which to go with and the feelfree 11.5 being the yak id go with, and with doing so figuring out how I can mount trolling motor to yaks with steering capabilities ect.. yours is by far superior !!
Thanks a lot. I recently upgraded the trolling motor to a minn kota 30lb thrust and a 75ah deep cycle battery. Now it gets up and goes! I can beat some of the strongest winds!
Cool !!! Keep doing the dang thing !!
Awesome! Wish I knew the dimensions of the pod/ opening? just to figure what trolling motors will fit through the hole. Thanks.
Looks like these motors are off the market now but the Minn Kota Endura C2 30lb 30" shaft will do the job as well.
Yep got that set up now. Check out few my latest kayak update vids 💪🏻
@@KeepFishingForward Will do as I was about to do this for my 13.5.
Nice clean install. Great job.
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Can please do more video on your feel free lure. Thinking about getting one myself.
this is amazing work, but the catch is that you can only put a tiny trolling motor right? Like I cant use a 55lbs trolling motor since it wont fit through pod.
Thanks for your feedback.
TYVM for a fantastic video. I was wondering about cavitation noise.
Very interested in actually buying Feel Free's peddle drive system, though this has really made me think I should try something Similar, as I just purchased an 11.5. My question is how much was spent between all equipment to make this work. Including trolling motor price all the way to wiring and drill bit. If you could itemize the total price compared to the peddle drive price I would love to see it.
This is so so good. The best mod. I will build this also on my 11.5 thank you so much
I use the same motor on my Hobie PA 14 and have found that I prefer to let the motor turn freely and use it to steer rather than using the rudder. I find it also turns around in a shorter radius than when I use the rudder. I also have a Feelfree 11.5 lure that I am probably going to put the same type of motor on but probably won't use the center pod box, but make a wood plug instead. Reason is I think the motor head can be lower and more out of the way. I use a Duracell Ultra 35aH AGM battery . Thanks for the video.
Bill McClurg check out the wooden bracket I made for my feelfree lure 11.5. Check out searching for feelfree lure 11.5 sonar pod trolling motor bracket
Fantastic mod. Nice work.
Great idea, had the same one😊
Still an excellent video!
Very helpful video. Did you overlook the need for a motor cutout if you flip the kayak? Hauling yourself over the hull to right the kayak would not be fum with a propeller spinning around.
Thank for the video! Really help me out!
Question- how long of a charge do you get out of your battery with your feelfree lure?
This is an excellent video! Thank you!
Hey brother I might have missed it but how long did you end up making the shaft?
Thanks for the video!
Definitely gonna do this!
Old video but still helpful to me. What kind of speed and battery life do you get with that motor ???
About 3 to 4 mph, and about 3 hours of run time on a 75 mah Lithium at full speed.
Just an average. Your boat, motor and battery may differ.
Bravo
Great video!
Clean job. going to do the same .
Thanks to you
Thanks for the great vid! Do you have to use a rudder for better steering with the motor mounted in front (center) of the kayak?
Yes. A rudder is a must for better control of steering.
Thanks for sharing, good video 👍👍👍
Appreciate it!
question is, where did you get the box that connects to the kayak? Mine is just a lid. Same boat
Have you had any issues with the pod not being water tight once drilled?
It doesn’t need to be watertight. You could remove the pod completely and the water will only come up as high as the natural water level it will never come Over-the-top
Great Mod.
Is it possible i wonder to add a sonar eye down there also.....?
What do you think?fi
Nice job!!
Good job dude....
Appreciate it my guy
Very nice job! Thank you for sharing!
Awsome mod. Where did you get your battery and how much did you pay for it? How long dose your battery last? Will it push 30# trolling motor?
Thanks dude
Hey man great video ....question, do you get water in the pod after fishing for a few hours and since your using the pod for the motor where did you mount the transducer and do you think theres enough room for the transducer and the motor.....I'm ready to pull the trigger this weekend and need to know what to get
Great video and setup Dab, thanks for sharing. I've watched two of your videos now. Do you have a video with your fish finder/sonar transducer set up? Thanks again!
Great job, i haven't even bought my kayak yet and i'm watching upgrades..lol. We really wanted the 10' lure, but no rudder and i don't believe the center box comes out. anyway i have subsribed.
After using the motor through the sonar box for awhile, has the torque of the motor caused you any problems with the plastic box or the mounts of the box to the kayak? I am impressed with the set up you've done here, but worry the plastic box walls might not be able to handle the stress of the motor like the transom clamp system supplied with the motor. Any comment?
Its held up great. They made that plastic very strong
I personally don’t think it’s a real problem only because if there does become an issue in time reinforcing it would not be a difficult task
Great video thanks! So the motor is locked straight and you steer with the rudder, yes? I love this mod, but where can a guy put his transducer?
How do you recharge your battery after end of fishing trip?
I wish your info section on this video also showed what stuff you used so we can make one trip and come home begin the project
@@KeepFishingForward please mention me if you decide to add a link for supplies used to complete this
Nice job dude!
I just got a 3 Waters Big Fish 120 I plan on doing this to since they have the same console. Thanks for the video. Also, how long does that smaller battery work? I was thinking I would have to get one of those 100 pound marine batteries.
Nice mod! How easy is it to pull up the motor if the props aren't straight up/down?
great video just did it to my 11.5 did you ever break the prop on the trolling motor? I wanted to order an extra one as a back up in case mine broke and im having problems finding them let me know thanks
Will it turn the kayak at all. Don’t want to spend 250 bucks on a rutter
It will turn it but not as well as with the rudder. U could have a small tiny paddle board to help u turn it too.
Do you have video for your anchor trolley setup?
I can definitely make one!
It looks like this motor has a max thrust of 18 lbs... does this work well for you when there is a heavy current or high winds? I am thinking about doing this to my Feelfree Lure 11.5 but I use mine in saltwater and sometimes have to battle wind and current. Just wanted to know your thoughts...should I step up to a 36 lb thrust motor?
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Yes! 💪🏻
Can u make a parts list
Very helpful. What kind of battery do you use? It looks quite small.
Dab4Bass TV งง
How long does that battery last ?
And have u upgrade from it ?
Yo, nice video! Just did the same thing with the big fish 105, but haven't put it on the water yet. How long do the battery last when using the motor?
After you cut the shaft what is the new customized length. I'm looking for a little more oomph and power and thinking of purchasing Minn Kota C30 if lower unit will fit through the Feel Free open well for the Sonar Hub Housing.
very nice work.how many miles can catch with this set up?
Do you think this would work on the feel free 13.5 v2 and what size motor is that?
as long as u got the removable sonar pod, it can be done. Also i upgraded to a 30lb-40lb thrust minn kota. i'm sure if u measure right, you can go bigger than what I have now.
It seems like turning the controller around would cause the throttle controls to be backwards with respect to forwards & reverse. Did you swap around motor connections to fix that?
Dab4Bass TV great video. It's motivated me to do the same thing with my Lure 11.5. It seems like the perfect complement to the pedal rudder system.
That battery box and battery you have listed in the description is not what you installed. I purchased both and they are way to big to fit in the front hatch.
Great work. Intro music levels a little loud.
thanks! i wish i could fix this issue on the vid but i would have to reupload it...
Hey bro I just saw a dude the name of his site is mylure that put a 40 pound thrust through the sonar hole,check him out it was a Minn Kota but didn’t catch the model..fish forward!
Wow i will! Thanks!
Hi. How long does your battery last??
What are you using to lock things down to your rail system, it does look the the feel free ones?
Good video I got the 11.5 and it's a bitch to paddle.
AWESOME!!!!
What are the dimensions of the pod opening in the actual kayak?
Which motor is used in this video?
GOOD JOB
I got the 55lb trust it rips
Is it the same size as the 30lb?
No almost double the motor
Back mounted?
Yes on a ascend fs12t
How fast does that trolling motor push The yak
Awesome 🤘
Have you come up with any tricks to get the prop aligned when pulling the motor out to come ashore? I rigged my feelfree in a similar way. I bent some 1/4 inch aluminum stock and riveted it along the side of the sonar pod opening, and I clamp the motor to that. It doesn't track well, but I plan to add a rudder. I get a lot of water in the boat at higher speeds, so I cut out a piece of rubber to minimize that, which only kind of helps. I am curious if you get a lot of water in the soar pod? Any advice you can share is appreciated. Thanks!
Awesome mod, man. Great work and great video. Thanks for the info. I have no idea how to get my propeller to align. I'm not even able to reach behind the shaft to turn it by hand. Definitely a pain, but I'll think of something.
its a minn kota 30, but because its clamped to the front of the base of the sonar pod, I have to pull up and back at the same time to get it out. I leave it clamped, and shortened the handle so i can fold it flat and store it under my work bench. I was trying to think of like some sort of pin that I could push down to stop the blade, but I don't know if that would work or just ruin the prop. I also considered a weight or something that when the shaft is folds back horizontally. gravity would align the prop vertically. I imagine this would cause it to wobble pretty bad though. Still thinking... I'll take any ideas!
Nice set up , how’s it been working ?
Great job 🤙🤙
Dab4Bass TV ya no problem man I just got a 11.5 n I got some little tricks that I've picked up here n there so I can't wait to get started on mine 🤙🤙
Dab4Bass TV I know for a fact that I will take it easy man n tight lines 👊
how do you align the prop to pull the motor up?
If u go with the sevylor, the prop just wiggles out of the hole easily aligning itself. If u go with a bigger thruster like a minn kota, u will have to reach in the hole to straighten it. Its very easy to do as well. Just as long as u unlug it first so u dont accidently cut ur fingers off lol.
@@KeepFishingForward thanks. Thought of a bar like on some pedal kayak have alignment tool
Yea that could definitely work better.
How long does that battery last on a charge
Depends on how often you use it. I would say continuous full speed would be 1.5 hrs.
@@KeepFishingForward so do you think its worth it
Go with a minn kota and a 75ah deep cycle battery
How far would that battery take you
I hqvent really clocked the miles but i would say it could go continuously 6 miles. Give or take.
So you cut 5 inches off of a 18 inch shaft??
Keep Fishing Forward thanks man me and a buddy are gonna order this trolling motor in a day or so and put them on our lures! Anything you would change or done different?
Keep Fishing Forward that’s the same thing we said we was thinking about now cutting the shaft and keeping it 18 cause of the standing up would be easier. I appreciate your response man. I hit you with that sub! Looking forward to more videos
What are the dimensions of the center pod hole, and whats the max size trolling motor u can put.
The max length is 11.5”. My 45 lb thrust motor was too big so I got a 30 and it fits perfectly.
@@Cmcloughlin4840 which brand 30lb fits
@@ianlugo4447 minn kota
thumbs up charlie
What exact model trolling motor is that?
Sevylor 18 lb thrust