Motorized canoeing

This is a canoe motor mount project that I did just because I had the motor. It's more of a backup motor just in case I get caught down stream of in a situation where I could use a bit more power. The 1 hp motor weighs 13.5 pounds without fuel so it doesn't really get in the way as far as weight goes. I know that I should tie it down in case of a flip over.

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Howto & Style

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• canoe
• canoeing
• motorized canoeing
• mounting a motor to a canoe
• canoe motor mount
• outboard motor mount

[conormoraes]

Great idea,

parabens

Ademir

São Paulo-SP

[Roborobd00d52]

Good idea. I like the simplicity and dollar amount to make it. Thanks for posting. I just got a Minn Kota 55lbs electric motor for my 16' canoe. It should move it pretty good.

[townkevin59]

I thought I would throw a peice of advise your way....I would have a small cable attached to your little vintage motor, just incase the 2x4 split and broke, you wouldn't lose that little gem to the bottom of the lake.

[JunkerBill]

Great informative video. I'm copying the idea for my 17' Alumacraft canoe using a 35 pound thrust MotorGuide electris trolling motor.

[MsTeo72]

Hi:

You gave me a very good idea. I´ll use wing nuts. The idea is astonishing good.

Thanks.

[premiumblend100]

where do you find a 1hp outboard without paying an arm and leg?

[hlub82]

many thanks buddy. you just helped me.

[Melcava1]

Just finished mine for my canoe and it came out great thanks for sharing ..I used 3/8" 16 wing nuts instead makes it easier to to tighten...my husband is thinking of doing something like this for his kayak but we'll see...

[jrivas83]

Nice and simple, I like it, thanks! I m building one this week!

[haisplaubhighplow]

nice! Thanks for the idea.