how far how long can this boat motor go . how much does the set up cost. what about the batteries where are they what kind are they. is there proper ventolation for them . are your feet near them .
at least you have some sense ivev seen some vidieos wherev people have rear mounted the motor how you supposed to steer, when you presumeabily cut through the kayak how did you seal it back up
I live in Dallas and just found out you have to register and tag any kind of boat/floating vehicle that has any kind of motor, they said even if it's a innertube with a trolling motor. Just isn't any cheap fun anymore :)
I totally did not register this beast... I'm not going to give the state a dime of my money. I consider this an eco-friendly way of water travel. No Pollution, battery is re-chargeable, and I'm not distrubing natural plant-life. Either way, I switched back to paddling. It's a good workout, and I don't have to worry about tipping over. The next big thing I'll do is to add pontoon runners on the side of my 18' two-seater so I can stand up while fishing......
@tracym427 Don't feel alone, It's now required in Arkansas. It used to be anything over 9.9 hp. Now , Like you said, even a innertube with a trolling motor, the only way to be on the water without a registration is with a paddle !!!!(and I'll bet they're workin' on that) :-(
Seriously consider putting a kill switch on it. If you fall out, you will watch your kayak get smaller on the horizon. Also, without your weight in it, it will get way faster.
Did yo disassemble the shaft to stick it through the boat? I put one on mine and had to use a transom. I would put it through the boat if I knew it wouldn't screw up the motor.
Thanks! It goes fast enough for me, I use it to take me to the farthest fishing holes on the lake. The motor is only rated at 50lb. thrusts, but I was thinkin about upgrading to the 100lb. I'm thinkin that motor will be alot harder to control, but will make for a fun ride!
240p we meet again.
YourFatClownAss 4 months ago
how far how long can this boat motor go . how much does the set up cost. what about the batteries where are they what kind are they. is there proper ventolation for them . are your feet near them .
bill739 5 months ago
Nice harbour... i think thats a great idea
W4v3Rid3r 8 months ago
that kayak be trollin' lol
pivotboy63 1 year ago
@pivotboy63 lol
JosiahHarper95 1 year ago
Great Job !! The little thing is Quick and quiet, Might try filling the rear end with styrofoam to compensate for the battery wieght
hardtimesx2 2 years ago
@hardtimesx2
Stuffing the rear end with Styrofoam will do absolutly nothing.
The kayak is as boyant as it is going to be.
The only benifit of having foam in the ends is when it is full of water,
as in the event of a capsize. The same as when using air bladders
in white water, it fills the space, that is all.
brushybillguide 10 months ago
at least you have some sense ivev seen some vidieos wherev people have rear mounted the motor how you supposed to steer, when you presumeabily cut through the kayak how did you seal it back up
mariner10rpr 2 years ago
is that blue ridge marina
ballpythons33 2 years ago
I live in Dallas and just found out you have to register and tag any kind of boat/floating vehicle that has any kind of motor, they said even if it's a innertube with a trolling motor. Just isn't any cheap fun anymore :)
tracym427 2 years ago 5
I totally did not register this beast... I'm not going to give the state a dime of my money. I consider this an eco-friendly way of water travel. No Pollution, battery is re-chargeable, and I'm not distrubing natural plant-life. Either way, I switched back to paddling. It's a good workout, and I don't have to worry about tipping over. The next big thing I'll do is to add pontoon runners on the side of my 18' two-seater so I can stand up while fishing......
ALPHASIG755 2 years ago
@ALPHASIG755
Trolling Motors = Ruined Jessi Slaughter's life :|
Mikuruification 3 months ago
big brother wants to keep a close eye on you and take some money in doing so. Arseholes!!
smelmore 2 years ago
@tracym427 Don't feel alone, It's now required in Arkansas. It used to be anything over 9.9 hp. Now , Like you said, even a innertube with a trolling motor, the only way to be on the water without a registration is with a paddle !!!!(and I'll bet they're workin' on that) :-(
hardtimesx2 2 years ago
Seriously consider putting a kill switch on it. If you fall out, you will watch your kayak get smaller on the horizon. Also, without your weight in it, it will get way faster.
paddletrucker 3 years ago 7
Learn where the focus is?
marys1000 3 years ago 2
cool video great job
clamcrabber 3 years ago
Im just wondering how many pounds of thrust does your trolling motor push out? is it under 50 pounds of thrust?
SeanLibra22 3 years ago
i would like to see that in a little wind look at the back it is almost under water
JAKEALLAN55 3 years ago
Haha! That's cool!
tenntrekker 4 years ago
it isnt a kayak if you dont paddle it.
okbye1 4 years ago
Did yo disassemble the shaft to stick it through the boat? I put one on mine and had to use a transom. I would put it through the boat if I knew it wouldn't screw up the motor.
shamalu 4 years ago
That is one of the best replies to a jackass I've seen in a long time!
shamalu 4 years ago
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Thats gay and so are you!
joeyboyp1000 4 years ago
I would be worried about the weight of that battery sinking the boat though.
Kcrunchymunch 4 years ago
lol you're cruisin!
xSTARSandBARSx 4 years ago
good stuff, now i have a plan...., thanks.
glockeva 4 years ago
Interesting DIY project. Look like it is going fast enough. How many pounds is the motor rated.
DanielKTW 4 years ago
Thanks! It goes fast enough for me, I use it to take me to the farthest fishing holes on the lake. The motor is only rated at 50lb. thrusts, but I was thinkin about upgrading to the 100lb. I'm thinkin that motor will be alot harder to control, but will make for a fun ride!
ALPHASIG755 4 years ago
hey thats awesome! pretty quick actually. works much better than my weedwhacker boat haha. how much do you sell those for? website?
NDScrackbaby 4 years ago
Hey that's cheating!
J/k...paddling is fun, but I'd love to have a small motor for my yak too!
mmandrew7 4 years ago