Finally got my watersnake TM, and it was a game changer! I thought I would only use it to get to and from my fishing spots to same some energy but I was actually able to use it while fishing very efficiently, caught 4 of my 5 redfish limit while using the TM. Very good video by the way
Just watched the update...lots of crazy great suggestions for those of us considering a trolling motor. I really want to do this but here in Arizona, adding a motor means having to register the kayak, like a boat. That in turn means 3" tall letters/numbers stuck on both sides....Not thrilled about that (read: personal problem). Another issue I have, and you touched on it briefly in the video, is speed control. When I do this, I really want variable speed or at least, more options than a motor like the Watersnake offer, which is basically, "Go" or "Off" Any suggestions from you or other viewers is greatly appreciated. Thanks for posting.
Very Cool vid, I would put a Kayak Bung Plug in the top of the cassette to fill with spray foam, looks great going to do this for my Revo13, thanks for sharing
I used SUP or kayak silence deck pad I had leftover. They are foam pad with 3m adhesive on the back. Here's the one I used but you can you use any brand you want, amzn.to/2K1DtRP
I take a wire clothes hanger, and straighten it but keep the hook and cut it to size. Then I use wire shrink wrap to cover the metal part of the hook, which I use the adjust the prop. To use it, I pop the motor out of the Hobie latch giving enough room for the clothes hanger to go down the side. Then I use the clothes hanger to align by angling it back then bringing it forward to the prop and pulling it up. The last picture on this page has an image of the modified clothes hanger fishingwa.us/hobie-kayak-trolling-motor/
There are are 20,000 MAh jump starters on ebay for $36.99. Would one of these give you two hours of run time. Also, your 8200mAh jump starter you are using to power your kayak, at top speed how long would it last?
Hey, I surprised that it only last 5-10 minutes in speed 2 mode in my case with 82800mAH car jump starter battery. I don’t know the reason but maybe my battery is bad quality?
I decided to get a revo and because the motor didn't fit the revo drive well i ended up selling the motor with the outback. I might build another one for the revo. I don't remember the exact length of the shaft. but keep it as short as possible.
Nice job " what year is your Hobie kayak? it looks like your Cassatte is round on the ends? I think they make too differnent types mind is more pointed on ends
the outback is 2016, the cassette for the newer outback and pro angler are bigger, like the one in the video, the revo and sport have the smaller cassette.
it's 12v 82800mAh. I added the link in the description where to buy the battery. The ebay one cost around $50. I'll make link to a page with all the details about the battery, trolling motor and connnector this weekend.
@@FishingWaus amazing idea using a car jump starter battery.... did not know that would work as they always say you need a deep cycle battery. How does this compare to much larger 12v 35 AH battery?
@@openmind6969 It's about 70% of 35ah battery. The biggest difference is that on the car jumper battery, the performance take a hit when it goes pass 50%, whereas the deep cycle keeps its power is constant through most of its usage.
@@jagmechtech Can remember the brand and model, it was just a generic battery. Most car jumper starters battery will work. Try eBay. Search for a car battery jump starter battery and find the one with the highest mAh (the higher the better).
@@FishingWaus i just bought a car jumper battery (Lazada) that says 89900amh ,however, it only lasted ten mins on my 28lb motor and battery went flat. i was drifting at sea and luckily had my fin drive. Could you advise what type of car jumper battery you are using? Greetings from SG btw
Finally got my watersnake TM, and it was a game changer! I thought I would only use it to get to and from my fishing spots to same some energy but I was actually able to use it while fishing very efficiently, caught 4 of my 5 redfish limit while using the TM. Very good video by the way
Thanks. Exactly what i wanted to know about the battery jumper.
Just watched the update...lots of crazy great suggestions for those of us considering a trolling motor. I really want to do this but here in Arizona, adding a motor means having to register the kayak, like a boat. That in turn means 3" tall letters/numbers stuck on both sides....Not thrilled about that (read: personal problem). Another issue I have, and you touched on it briefly in the video, is speed control. When I do this, I really want variable speed or at least, more options than a motor like the Watersnake offer, which is basically, "Go" or "Off" Any suggestions from you or other viewers is greatly appreciated. Thanks for posting.
That hook mod just saved my butt!! I was clueless how to get it out!!!? Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge,it is a great help to many hobie kayak user.
Very Cool vid, I would put a Kayak Bung Plug in the top of the cassette to fill with spray foam, looks great going to do this for my Revo13, thanks for sharing
The plug is a really good idea!
Cool mod man, keep them coming
thanks will do.
Nice video very informative. When trolling with the motor do you get any interference with your fish finder?
no interference to the fish finder at all.
What’s that black rubber thing you have glued on both ends to make the tight fit ? What’s it called ?
I used SUP or kayak silence deck pad I had leftover. They are foam pad with 3m adhesive on the back. Here's the one I used but you can you use any brand you want, amzn.to/2K1DtRP
Hi mate nice job can I ask you how do you Aline the propeller to pull out the casete for the trolling motor 🤔👌
I take a wire clothes hanger, and straighten it but keep the hook and cut it to size. Then I use wire shrink wrap to cover the metal part of the hook, which I use the adjust the prop. To use it, I pop the motor out of the Hobie latch giving enough room for the clothes hanger to go down the side. Then I use the clothes hanger to align by angling it back then bringing it forward to the prop and pulling it up. The last picture on this page has an image of the modified clothes hanger fishingwa.us/hobie-kayak-trolling-motor/
thank you very much much for your information mate
Can you explain how you got your battery and motor attached?
go here fishingwa.us/hobie-kayak-trolling-motor/ the battery connects to an EC5 to SAE connector. Then the SAE connects to the motor or fishfinder.
@@FishingWaus Thanks very much!
Good afternoon, good invention. Where did you get the pedal cover?
They are Hobie Cassette Plug. here's a link amzn.to/33P1ljh just make sure you buy one that will fit your hobie model/series.
There are are 20,000 MAh jump starters on ebay for $36.99. Would one of these give you two hours of run time.
Also, your 8200mAh jump starter you are using to power your kayak, at top speed how long would it last?
Hey, I surprised that it only last 5-10 minutes in speed 2 mode in my case with 82800mAH car jump starter battery.
I don’t know the reason but maybe my battery is bad quality?
How long is the length of the watersnake shaft for this setup?
I decided to get a revo and because the motor didn't fit the revo drive well i ended up selling the motor with the outback. I might build another one for the revo. I don't remember the exact length of the shaft. but keep it as short as possible.
I have this trolling motor set up for my Pro Angler 12. I need a new propeller, but can't find one? Do you know where to get one?
Nice job " what year is your Hobie kayak? it looks like your Cassatte is round on the ends? I think they make too differnent types mind is more pointed on ends
the outback is 2016, the cassette for the newer outback and pro angler are bigger, like the one in the video, the revo and sport have the smaller cassette.
What kind of trolling motors at without the handle I have a Hobie and I want a trolling motor on it
I have the outback as well and want to do this...I already have the t18. where do you keep the motor when you are not using it?
Thumbs up 👍🏽
Hey, what is the powerbank output? Is it like 12v and 10A? or can you tell me the exact model of that powerbank? Thx.
it's 12v 82800mAh. I added the link in the description where to buy the battery. The ebay one cost around $50. I'll make link to a page with all the details about the battery, trolling motor and connnector this weekend.
@@FishingWaus amazing idea using a car jump starter battery.... did not know that would work as they always say you need a deep cycle battery. How does this compare to much larger 12v 35 AH battery?
12v
@@openmind6969 It's about 70% of 35ah battery. The biggest difference is that on the car jumper battery, the performance take a hit when it goes pass 50%, whereas the deep cycle keeps its power is constant through most of its usage.
FishingWa thanks. And the battery can be used for many more applications...and 1lb vs 15 lb battery is big difference in kayak.
Is there a video on how to build this?
Will this fit the pelican catch 130 HD? Since the pedals match for both?
What battery are you using?
Do you have link to battery pack used?
Yes. fishingwa.us/best-fish-finder-battery/
@@FishingWaus what’s the brand and model? I click on link but it takes me to Amazon and I can’t find one for 82800mAh range.
@@jagmechtech Can remember the brand and model, it was just a generic battery. Most car jumper starters battery will work. Try eBay. Search for a car battery jump starter battery and find the one with the highest mAh (the higher the better).
top speed?
How many lbs trolling motor is that ?
It's 18lb. Most of the motors between 18-24lb will fit into the Hobie well. Many people use the watersnake 24lb
@@FishingWaus i just bought a car jumper battery (Lazada) that says 89900amh ,however, it only lasted ten mins on my 28lb motor and battery went flat. i was drifting at sea and luckily had my fin drive. Could you advise what type of car jumper battery you are using? Greetings from SG btw
@@69sopae It's ur motor. The motor i was using was only an 18lb thrust, At 28lb thrust, you need to get a lithium battery or a deep cycle battery.
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