@MeNotYou62 Agreed! This video was when I first installed it. I have since "silenced" the motor. It is just a muffled beep now, not nearly as annoying.
The trolling motor in Canada was about $600 and the installation was about $75 with wire (#6 AWG) and 4-3" Lag Bolts and about a 12" long piece of 2x4. The battery adds a cost but is really dependent on how long you want it to last.
How much the does the whole system weight....battery included. I'm considering putting one similar to this on the back of an amphibian aircraft that needs to manouver into very tight quarters. I don't need 55 pounds of thrust, 20-30 would be fine, but I'm not sure that there's a wireless motor that comes that small.
@everettmellish I would guess the battery and motor to weigh about 40-50lbs. A smaller battery and smaller motor could reduce the weight quite a bit. As for lower thrust motors I'm not sure. Minn Kota makes remote controlled trolling motors as well.
@Creamo555 The trolling motor I used is a Motor Guide brand but Minn Kota also makes wireless units. Minn Kota also sells units with GPS units integrated now which would be a seriously cool option. You should check them out.
The trolling motor comes with a quick release plate that the motor locks onto. The plate has predrilled holes so I drilled holes in the Kayak to match. There is no easy way to get to the bow to use nuts and bolts or even install "nutcerts" so I used 1"x4" piece of wood shoved all the way to the bow and used 3" long 1/4" Lag bolts. I pre-drilled the wood for the lag bolt so the wood wouldn't split. I used silicone around the holes and tightened the bolts down. I hope that helps.
The motor is very stable mounted to the bow and very manoeuvrable. I used 1/4 Lag Bolts into wood on the inside and tightened it down with some clear silicone to ensure water does not get in.
I will offer one caution, do not have the motor turned to the side and turn it on full power, it can be a bit of a ride until you get it shut down. Like anything that has serious power you must be careful!!!
Thank you again and if you have any further comments/questions I would love to hear them.
backing the power down a few clicks will save a considerable amount of power and only effect your speed slightly. You can easily get 6 hours of "normal use" from this set-up. I have done it many times. Use it to get to the hot spot and take it right down to a low setting and use it to adjust position and troll. I have even mounted a little down-rigger and fish finder. A fun little set-up for sure!
Wires - I used #6 AWG from Home Depot and soldered all connections. I included an inline resetable fuse to eliminate the possibility of a short as a short on a battery in a kayak as you can imagine would not be much fun...!
Performance - The pitch of the prop and RPM set the speed. With 55lbs of thrust there is plenty of power to max out the speed. WIth a gps I measured 10kmh/6.2mph. At full speed you can easily get an hour out of this setup. Just backing the power...
The motor was selected because of the way I was able to raise and lower it. Read previous comments for details.
The motor comes with a quick disconnect plate so removing the motor takes literally 30 seconds and makes it easier to transport.
Kayak - I have two Dimension River Runner kayaks and just used what I had. It was not purchased for this application, it just worked out that way. There are NO issues with weight as has been suggested.
Hey everyone, thanks for checking out my video. I never thought I would get this many hits!
To answer a few questions:
Battery - I purchased my battery from Canadian Tire. It is a 50Ah non-spillable Nautilus battery. It is what, three years latter and still working pretty close to day 1.
Motor - 55lbs thrust Motorguide Trolling motor with hand held remote (purchased as an accessory). This motor is still working great today after HOURS of use.
BEAUTIFUL.........I was looking for something this clever for quite awhile. I deal with wind, currents and wakes in the bays and Gulf and this looks like a solution.
You are a genius...................................
The yak is about 14 feet long. With the motor and battery I was a little concerned about the weight but in the end there were no issues. I am about 200lbs. so not a small guy in a boat that size. I hope it works out for you, it sure was fun.
One of the reasons for me choosing this motor was the easy lift part. It has a handle you lift up to raise the motor and I have a rope tied to the top of the motor. I use the paddle to lift the handle and pull on the rope and it lifts out of the water and lays on the deck without any issues at all. Then paddeling around is no problem. To lower the motor I use the paddle to raise the head and use the rope to gently let the motor down. The weight of the lower pod helps out with this.
This is a 55lbs Thrust Motor Guide Trolling motor. It comes with a remote foot control but I added the hand held remote for $70 cdn. I used stainless steel bolts to bolt it down. It works great. I get about 4 - 5 hours on a charge.
The remote can pretty much be submersed in water without issue. It also has a retractable clip so when you let the remote go it snaps back. If you flipped and fell out you could stop the motor.
not very quiet but very cool
MeNotYou62 3 months ago
@MeNotYou62 Agreed! This video was when I first installed it. I have since "silenced" the motor. It is just a muffled beep now, not nearly as annoying.
wigwag929 3 months ago
Kick ASS!!
SamuelWhipsAllisonII 9 months ago
how much is that trolling motor with the button thing? Also how much is it to install?
freshwaterfishing101 1 year ago
@freshwaterfishing101
The trolling motor in Canada was about $600 and the installation was about $75 with wire (#6 AWG) and 4-3" Lag Bolts and about a 12" long piece of 2x4. The battery adds a cost but is really dependent on how long you want it to last.
wigwag929 1 year ago
Very good for photo the birds in lake and rivers!
orlandojosemachado 1 year ago
Has anybody done something similar? What were the results?
wigwag929 1 year ago
Where did you get the controller and how does that work & rotate, etc?
petersdraggon 1 year ago
how fast could you go on it?
potatoewarrior 1 year ago
@potatoewarrior
Using my GPS it would go about 8 - 10 km/h.
wigwag929 1 year ago
@wigwag929 Wow, I might have to get one now!
potatoewarrior 1 year ago
Problem Kayak ?
Iwillgetyou2 1 year ago
@oldhootowl No worries, it takes ALL kinds!
wigwag929 1 year ago
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trollingmotors 1 year ago
How much the does the whole system weight....battery included. I'm considering putting one similar to this on the back of an amphibian aircraft that needs to manouver into very tight quarters. I don't need 55 pounds of thrust, 20-30 would be fine, but I'm not sure that there's a wireless motor that comes that small.
everettmellish 1 year ago
@everettmellish I would guess the battery and motor to weigh about 40-50lbs. A smaller battery and smaller motor could reduce the weight quite a bit. As for lower thrust motors I'm not sure. Minn Kota makes remote controlled trolling motors as well.
wigwag929 1 year ago
I must be in heaven man!!!!! Hell yeh!
citizncain 1 year ago
dont burn up the motor
TheGarrettDressler 1 year ago
Sweet, nice little gadget :) what's the correct name for it so I can buy one ?
Thanks
Creamo555 1 year ago
@Creamo555 The trolling motor I used is a Motor Guide brand but Minn Kota also makes wireless units. Minn Kota also sells units with GPS units integrated now which would be a seriously cool option. You should check them out.
wigwag929 1 year ago
you dont see that often with a gas motor awesome.
CrashOverdrive4 1 year ago
Can we see it in the water?
79redangus 1 year ago
probley the coolest thing ive ever seen
bobsaggotdog 2 years ago 6
Thanks again! Great job!
Best wishes
Gonzalo
gsavogin 2 years ago
yes that is very nice but i want to know how you put it on the kayak?
IJAiken 2 years ago
The trolling motor comes with a quick release plate that the motor locks onto. The plate has predrilled holes so I drilled holes in the Kayak to match. There is no easy way to get to the bow to use nuts and bolts or even install "nutcerts" so I used 1"x4" piece of wood shoved all the way to the bow and used 3" long 1/4" Lag bolts. I pre-drilled the wood for the lag bolt so the wood wouldn't split. I used silicone around the holes and tightened the bolts down. I hope that helps.
wigwag929 2 years ago
Go fish and enjoy!
P.S. Always take a back-up paddle :) Besides, it is still fun to paddle around with the motor up.
JM
wigwag929 2 years ago
The motor is very stable mounted to the bow and very manoeuvrable. I used 1/4 Lag Bolts into wood on the inside and tightened it down with some clear silicone to ensure water does not get in.
I will offer one caution, do not have the motor turned to the side and turn it on full power, it can be a bit of a ride until you get it shut down. Like anything that has serious power you must be careful!!!
Thank you again and if you have any further comments/questions I would love to hear them.
wigwag929 2 years ago
performance continued...
backing the power down a few clicks will save a considerable amount of power and only effect your speed slightly. You can easily get 6 hours of "normal use" from this set-up. I have done it many times. Use it to get to the hot spot and take it right down to a low setting and use it to adjust position and troll. I have even mounted a little down-rigger and fish finder. A fun little set-up for sure!
wigwag929 2 years ago
Wires - I used #6 AWG from Home Depot and soldered all connections. I included an inline resetable fuse to eliminate the possibility of a short as a short on a battery in a kayak as you can imagine would not be much fun...!
Performance - The pitch of the prop and RPM set the speed. With 55lbs of thrust there is plenty of power to max out the speed. WIth a gps I measured 10kmh/6.2mph. At full speed you can easily get an hour out of this setup. Just backing the power...
wigwag929 2 years ago
Motor cont..
The motor was selected because of the way I was able to raise and lower it. Read previous comments for details.
The motor comes with a quick disconnect plate so removing the motor takes literally 30 seconds and makes it easier to transport.
Kayak - I have two Dimension River Runner kayaks and just used what I had. It was not purchased for this application, it just worked out that way. There are NO issues with weight as has been suggested.
wigwag929 2 years ago
Hey everyone, thanks for checking out my video. I never thought I would get this many hits!
To answer a few questions:
Battery - I purchased my battery from Canadian Tire. It is a 50Ah non-spillable Nautilus battery. It is what, three years latter and still working pretty close to day 1.
Motor - 55lbs thrust Motorguide Trolling motor with hand held remote (purchased as an accessory). This motor is still working great today after HOURS of use.
wigwag929 2 years ago
Cool vid! You've just sold me a Motor Guide Wireless! ;-D
BTW, do you know where can I buy this? thx!
gsavogin 2 years ago
@gsavogin
wigwag929 2 years ago
Giant remote control boat!!!
radcon15 2 years ago 4
Hi I'm from Spain an i like to know if that adaptor for the Kayak is somthing you made or if i can buy it in some place.
Excelent your video
Thanks
VILLALONGAFAMILY 2 years ago
just google "55lbs thrust Motor Guide Wireless Trolling" and u'll find a million of them
andrew018018 2 years ago
Better hope you have a paddle.... :)
CHiknBoneCookin 2 years ago
what happens if you drop the key chaine thing in the water and its still going
vivitar45 2 years ago
1. what was the cost for the whole set up?
2. what kind of battery are you using ?
3. what is the life span of the battery?
this is an awesome idea! Thanks for the info in advance!
speeddemon866 2 years ago
Nice wonder what the range is on the remote a full size rc boat lol
matco3000 2 years ago
lol so funny is he/she whent in2 the sea or whatever and the battery whent dead XD
steven12max 3 years ago
we fuked :)
tehzeebs82 3 years ago
us paddles.....it is a kayak.
kawi3000 2 years ago
BEAUTIFUL.........I was looking for something this clever for quite awhile. I deal with wind, currents and wakes in the bays and Gulf and this looks like a solution.
You are a genius...................................
noengerny 3 years ago
if you ever try this setup will you let me know what battery you used and motor and how long the battery last and is it top heavy thanks
peace from CANADA
gcube1 2 years ago
the battery needed will sink the boat...
Key2Be 3 years ago
nope.
xraidedlok 3 years ago
trolling moter on a kayak is the lazy mans gift. paddle the dam thing
josh111274 3 years ago
LMAO
XTREEMMAK 3 years ago
when your catchin a big fish you dont wanna paddle
xraidedlok 3 years ago
The yak is about 14 feet long. With the motor and battery I was a little concerned about the weight but in the end there were no issues. I am about 200lbs. so not a small guy in a boat that size. I hope it works out for you, it sure was fun.
wigwag929 3 years ago
One of the reasons for me choosing this motor was the easy lift part. It has a handle you lift up to raise the motor and I have a rope tied to the top of the motor. I use the paddle to lift the handle and pull on the rope and it lifts out of the water and lays on the deck without any issues at all. Then paddeling around is no problem. To lower the motor I use the paddle to raise the head and use the rope to gently let the motor down. The weight of the lower pod helps out with this.
wigwag929 3 years ago
This is a 55lbs Thrust Motor Guide Trolling motor. It comes with a remote foot control but I added the hand held remote for $70 cdn. I used stainless steel bolts to bolt it down. It works great. I get about 4 - 5 hours on a charge.
wigwag929 3 years ago
What is the battery type and charger, if separate, you are using? What's the brand of the Trolling Motor?
hiiiidave 3 years ago
the trolling motor brand is motor guide
trxhp 3 years ago
What kind of motor and remote?
Im gonna do this!!! Let us all know what kind of motor and remote! Please?
rojerk 3 years ago
nice.. thats how ya do it!
wifisherman 4 years ago
were can i get one and how much would it be? get back 2 me
ETSstudeos 4 years ago
better keep your paddle ... batteries always
sucks
playero1964 4 years ago
I hope he has some way to control that thing besides the remote. When the remote gets wet it probably won't work very well... LOL
halibaitor 4 years ago
The remote can pretty much be submersed in water without issue. It also has a retractable clip so when you let the remote go it snaps back. If you flipped and fell out you could stop the motor.
wigwag929 3 years ago
trés pratique en pagayant!! xD
JuTeam 4 years ago
i want to see it in the water. how fast does it go
propilot1128 4 years ago
Cool!:-)
wigwag929 5 years ago