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KayakDIY - 5 years ago

PARTS FOR BUILDING WATER GO-KART
~ Kayak: http://bit.ly/SunDolphinAruba8SS
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This floating water go kart build is fast! We love the no-drill design. We were inspired after seeing Brett's viral FB post and reached out to him to get us some footage of the build. Help us say thanks by simply sharing the video and smashing that like button. Maybe we can make this his second viral video and help fund his next genius build!

NOTE: Some places require kayak registration and specific safety equipment if adding a motor. DIY at your own risk but have fun!

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JERA - 5 years ago

cool video HATE how you ended it with that psychopath even if you were using him to make your point

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Corbin Gregory it was originally dubbed that by people on Facebook when it originally went viral and did 1,000,000 views and 9000 shares. It is small, motorized, and has a steering wheel like a go-kart. I get it. Not everyone will though. Not everyone thinks the same way.

Corbin Gregory - 5 years ago

KayakDIY how the hell is it a go cart its basically a damn boat

low_ stress - 5 years ago

you are so jealous lol
shut up

Terry Lee - 5 years ago

Needs more power

Terry Lee - 5 years ago

;XD!

Glxy Kicks - 5 years ago

its cool but its not a go kart.... its technically just a boat... I really do like it though I would buy it

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

This project was originally on Facebook and went viral with 1,000,000 views and 9000 shares. The people on Facebook dubbed this project a “water go-kart” and “kayak go-kart”. It is just a name likely derived from the steering wheel,motor, and compact size. You can call it whatever you wish. I agree it would be a cool kit to make. Checking into it.

DirtylooterXxmr x - 5 years ago

Cool

Robert Rockwell - 5 years ago

here in Michigan you have to register any thing with any kind of motor trolling motor like this or any motor just talked to DNR officer about this but only 24 dollars for three years so not too bad.

Rob - 5 years ago

"Insanely awesome" damn son your bar is looooow.

Michael SANCHEZ - 5 years ago

Seriously cool

ricky parrish - 5 years ago

Kayak go-cart.... You mean a boat?

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Junk Rust - 5 years ago

Did that to my tarpon 100 was a blast !

Daniel Bill - 5 years ago

Thats not in anyway a go kart it is a motorized kayak with a steering wheel

Carl Boulding - 5 years ago

Florida fish and game will ticket you for one of these, Ask me how I know. just sayin

Sam Giffen - 5 years ago

Here is a possible upgrade option you could work on adding in...... Try mounting a small Solar battery maintainer/charger to the top front of the kayak for added longevity to the battery. Let you rip around the lake all day!

Donnie James - 5 years ago

Soooo..... Its a motor boat. Why are you calling it a go cart?

Jasun Lee - 5 years ago

Dude make kits and sell them you be a billionaire

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Jasun Lee definitely a consideration. Key is making a kit to fit majority of kayaks. So many styles of kayaks.

Conor the Airmen - 5 years ago

I'm fairly sure it's called a "boat"

Penderik László - 5 years ago

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UlCOn9vCURg

Pirate Outlaw - 5 years ago

Love it very awesome. I wonder how much time you would get out of the battery? And would it help to add a 12-volt solar panel maybe with Velcro strips just in front of the operator/driver of the kayak? Or add a small alternator on the side out the back with a water wheel to help it spin while in forward motion? Either way there could be a marketing potential for this idea and he should apply for a patent and find a big company that might be interested in selling kits for this idea asap. Thanks for the video and good luck........
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KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Now you are thinking! I’ve been brainstorming those ideas for months trying out things. Especially with my Hobie TI where I could run two solar panels across trampolines. I think alternator idea would best work for a shack near a river. I’m not sure that an alternator could work with the kayak due to high drag.

Nick Nuzzi - 5 years ago

way to swindle content

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Nick Nuzzi not at all. I offered means for it to benefit Brett significantly. I edited the video he provided the raw footage. It is still a mutually beneficial collaboration should he want to take advantage of the opportunities I offered. YouTube channels collaborate all the time. Some Instagram accounts are entirely curated content. I just like showing off things others have done because the channel I feel is bigger than just me. The elevator trailer video was another collab I did.

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Will Young - 5 years ago

Cool idea. I just hope all those electrical connections are safe in a capsize. I skipped thru part of the video so maybe that was addressed in it.
I like the motivation coach at the end.

Aqua God - 5 years ago

Do this to my liquid logic deuce coupe!

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Aqua God that would be pretty sweet. Great kayak.

Markus Lepus - 5 years ago

I recommend using only plastic parts, so it's not so heavy.

cres ramirez - 5 years ago

you are my hero!!!

hillclimber65 - 5 years ago

OK I'm thinking 10-15HP gas engine

Darryl Scott - 5 years ago

Why not use a waterproof servo for the steering.

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Darryl Scott that is certainly possible. This video is just to show what one person did using things he had laying around. You could possibly do a servo if you build one. We made the video more or less to inspire people to be creative.

Seth Adam - 5 years ago

Mounting an out board motor to a kayak makes it a go cart? You have a hillbilly boat.

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

When the post went viral on Facebook that is what it got dubbed. They started calling it a kayak go-kart and a water go-kart. I think due to the similar size and steering wheel. If it didn’t have a steering wheel I likely would have just titled it as no-drill motorized kayak. Instead I chose to go with what viewers on FB were calling it.

rhino - 5 years ago

You forgot to tell people that it only last for an hour with a marine battery. I did this with a kayakmaran I made and was pissed when I found out it DRAINS the EF out of the battery so fast. USELESS

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

All motors at top speed drain most batteries in 2hrs or less. Add a PWM. It will greatly improve battery life sometimes up to 5x or more.

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

30lb Thrust Trolling Motor (Only $95):
https://amzn.to/2LQMnAy

Josh Yawn - 5 years ago

How do they get around needing a registration being as it has a motor. I live in fl.

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

In Florida I believe you need the manufacturer’s certificate of origin to register it. That can usually be acquired by contacting the kayak manufacturer or dealer and giving hull number.

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Private pond/lake would bypass need for registering. Also some areas allow certain size motors without registration. We have viewers all over the world. Australian viewers were mentioning that 30lb thrust in many areas didn’t require registration.

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watahyahknow - 5 years ago

its a realy nice realy small eazy to transport eazy to story toy to explore in , anything bigger cost money to have it stored wheater you sail around in it or not

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Totally agree. These kayaks are super portable.

Rockwood Tacoma - 5 years ago

i want to drive that off niagra falls

Izaya Sherwood - 5 years ago

Aka a motor boat

Izaya Sherwood - 5 years ago

KayakDIY good to know. thanks for the content

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

You could call it a lot of things. On Facebook when it was originally posted by the guy he called it a water go-kart. Thus, the name water go-kart or kayak go-kart. Thanks for stopping by.

Chris Levo - 5 years ago

I'd really love to see this sold has a package. Like a Stage 2, Stage 6, etc...it's such an awesome design and SOMEONE (large companies) is going to make money off of this. Without a doubt it should be him!

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

I agree. A kit would be sweet. If someone makes a kit...send me one and I will review it. I enjoy making videos. I don’t feel like getting into manufacturing at this time.

aaasnwbordr - 5 years ago

I'm so beyond sick of video after video after video with cool content but this exact same utter boiling shard SHIT music, it's like all the same song, please try and get a little original.

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

I appreciate the feedback though. Thanks.

aaasnwbordr - 5 years ago

KayakDIY KayakDIY Sorry that wasn’t exactly a constructive comment I suppose, it makes sense about the copyright stuff. Again, cool content, it’s just unfortunate the music selection for YouTubers is so limited

aaasnwbordr - 5 years ago

KayakDIY Sorry that wasn’t exactly a constructive comment I suppose, it makes sense about the copyright stuff. Again, cool content, it’s just unfortunate the music selection for YouTubers is so limited

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Sorry your free video didn’t have original enough audio. Have any suggestions on how to find more original (less popular) non-copyrighted music? I’m listening. I tried not to use YouTube’s audio library because it is likely used by everyone. Apparently still failed.

jeff b - 5 years ago

this is cool and all . but calling it a kayak go kart . maybe a kayak motor boat

Daniel Sparks - 5 years ago

Wow. I did this 5 years ago. Suppose I shoulda posted it to facebook.

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Definitely could have. There are tons of things I wish in high sight I had done. I designed several little inventions and shared the ideas with viewers. Few ended up being copied and sold on Amazon buy companies. In high sight I could have probably done things differently if I wanted to make money from my invention. However, I just like making videos. My other job I enjoy a lot too.

Enzo Brown - 5 years ago

Clamp simulator 2018

Davy Jones - 5 years ago

finally someone did it.

Frank Davignon - 5 years ago

Cracker at the end :)

dog breath - 5 years ago

Why don't Cubans do this instead of trying to get to America on a floating piece of wood . MAGA !

Mike Gass - 5 years ago

Pure genius!

all the boost - 5 years ago

I love how women Inspire us when they say we can do something with stipulations and we do it just to show them that we can and still have a good time doing it. That's awesome.

777Ryank - 5 years ago

Curious: When's the last time a woman did that for a man?

ninjaplease - 5 years ago

the power of creative constraints

Tim Henry - 5 years ago

Lost me at pulling friends

James Wilson - 5 years ago

Redneck millionaire in the making

BLEEDTHOUBLOOD - 5 years ago

This isnt anything new or innovative. People have been putting trolling motors on kayak and canoes for years. Buy one with a foot control and clamp it next to your hand to steer and throttle

Michael Rawnsley - 5 years ago

Hi fantastic can the trolling motor speed be adjusted by twisting the handle. thanks for this video

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Michael Rawnsley yes. Can still change speed and Fwd/Rev via motor handle like normal.

Jeff Terry - 5 years ago

I built one about 8 years ago. I will try and find the pics and post them.

Sprydo7 - 5 years ago

Great idea...NOW, what do you have to do, to make it legal...obviously it has gone viral. "Do it...just do it. Make your creams come true...right 10/4 buddy, that's a big kayak convoy

astronaut dolphin detective - 5 years ago

how is that a "kayak gokart" i was expecting that to drive out of the water and have wheels on it

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K-Man S - 5 years ago

No music schooling for you huh...?

John Crypto - 5 years ago

I mounted a jet turbine engine on my kayak it does 300 mph its a blast.

Max Roelen - 5 years ago

How long does the battery remain charged?

WildNorth Adventures - 5 years ago

Now you need a US coast guard pfd , throwable , horn , flares , fire extinguisher , and registration every 4 years ! Sweet job though for thinking and doing at the same time . A simpler version is to mount the motor next to you on a bracket that crosses the cockpit area . It doesn't matter that the motor is on the side it will still handle nicely . And you have full control of speed and direction directly at the tiller .

frogg lidd - 5 years ago

What a great idea I'm going to try to do something similar to it I might just go out and build a miniature boat and put a trolling motor on it

Dale Bolen - 5 years ago

Someone doesn't understand the true meaning of the word tutorial. Please redo with more detail

Keith Lavallee - 5 years ago

Karts have wheels. We need a name for this how about EKGO ( Electric Kayak Go )

Diego Cooper - 5 years ago

guys im the 1,000th like on the video, i keep liking and un liking it and its so satisfying because it goes from 999 to 1K

J.K.P Mon - 5 years ago

Dude you're acting like this is something new and they've been having stuff like this out it's called a single person fishing boat the same exact thing

mudball47 - 5 years ago

it was good till that buthole started screamin/

wicked lester - 5 years ago

Remove the steering wheel and hook cables to your feet petal back to moter = hands free steering

Rilee Schwegel - 5 years ago

That's not a go kart

Nathan Burrows - 5 years ago

It's not brilliant. It's a boat just like all other boats. Simple minds.

hunter fox - 5 years ago

In some states by law to have a motor of any kind on your vessel, you first need to get ball numbers and a registration for said vessel or you can receive a fine for having it on the water,

Tee Bee - 5 years ago

This could be refined. Made better. It's innovative, but has a long setup process.

Callum Hatch - 5 years ago

add a solar panel and regularot set

pete a - 5 years ago

0:27 that chick has some fucked up toes

kclaptraffic - 5 years ago

Look into building a 18650 lithium ion battery bank instead of using the heavy lead acid battery, would weigh half or less for same runtime.

Capt. Irk - 5 years ago

If he wrapped the steering ropes the opposite direction around the hub, he wouldn't have to cross the ropes like that.

aaron johnson - 5 years ago

I would put out for a patent and maybe try to get it mass produced as a universal kit

zzzzzsleeping - 5 years ago

I will stay in my coach eat junk chips and play video

The,Awakened Christian - 5 years ago

I wonder what natural gas motor could do?

Triiton one - 5 years ago

I built one 6 yrs ago nobody gave 2 knobs of goat shit then and not trying to down this guys ability but lots of pro kayak companies have refined the idea.

Fordman 1991 - 5 years ago

I've been wanting to do this to mine gor years

TomyTek Outdoors - 5 years ago

This was a very innovative project. It's neat that he made it removable. It looks like a lot of fun to drive around. Did you get to test drive it?

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

I wish. He lives too far away. I connected with him via Facebook.

Ddogs12345 - 5 years ago

Wow. Way more in depth than i did a while ago. All i did was stick a 2x6 under the cooler lid in the back at an angle and clamp on the motor next to me. I put a car battery in the cooler and used the normal trolling foot control holding it in the opposite hand ad the motor. I steered the motor next to me. It didnt work perfectly as it was on the side but later i ended up putting another kayak on the opposite side so the motor was between the 2 for my and a special lady. And its all legal as its a trolling motor

HEROVILLE MOVIES - 5 years ago

Think outside without socks.

David Reed - 5 years ago

I steer mine with foot pedals nothing new here

5winder - 5 years ago

That guy at the end needs help.

Keith Zimmerman - 5 years ago

It the steering bar was connect at the front of the shaft instead of the back, the steering lines wouldn't need crossed.

drmike 09 - 5 years ago

Hey boss. I have a idea about power that would let you have a super small battery. I'd like to talk

Sam Giffen - 5 years ago

Gotta remember though, he is using the battery as a counter balance to the motor in the rear.

drmike 09 - 5 years ago

Skip Adington cheaper to build one by hand and throw it in a ammo case they are water proof

drmike 09 - 5 years ago

I agree

Skip Adington - 5 years ago

Lipo pack from an E-Bike would be pretty sweet.

drmike 09 - 5 years ago

Sent

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

CONTACT ME: http://www.kayakdiy.com/contact-us.html

Ralph Stenger - 5 years ago

Here's mine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4Wzhp1ZJsI
It has pedal steering and I can unlock and raise and lower the trolling motor with two pulleys.

Ralph Stenger - 5 years ago

Thanks.

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Pretty cool. Interesting.

Pushyhog - 5 years ago

Fumes and smell to bad.

rpeagram - 5 years ago

Canadian?? Spray tan bra!!

Frank Steen - 5 years ago

I did the same thing years ago on a scanoe only I used a marine battery and no relay.

Frank Steen - 5 years ago

KayakDIY Yeah, 16 foot boat, no paddling! What kind of battery did he use?

Richie Rich - 5 years ago

how long does it run on a full charge?

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Richie Rich some pricey trolling motors have PWM which will greatly improve battery life (5-10x). You can add a PWM to any trolling motor even to motors like this one which costs only $95! See the link in video description for motor. It is the best priced motor.

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Richie Rich depends entirely on the battery size used. Charging speed depends on battery amp capacity and your charger amp speed. All chargers have a different amp rate. All batteries have different amp capacity.

gatojj - 5 years ago

Water and open electric parts ? Not sure how i feel about that lol

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

gatojj trolling motors were made for water. 12V won’t kill you from getting wet. It isn’t going to deliver enough amps and volts. I know because I work as a Vascular Access Nurse and also worked ER. I have the training for shocking people and have started and stopped ♥️. I also have had 12v batteries get soaked. Now household electric in water is big no no....! People die in marinas often from extension cords dragging in water. They don’t die from electrocution as much as drowning due to loss of muscle control.

Adam Oldham - 5 years ago

As soon as you put a motor on it. It has to be number registered. So get numbers and don’t get a ticket.

Adam Oldham - 5 years ago

KayakDIY true. Here in Texas they won’t hesitate to pop folks who don’t know as soon as they get on the public lake.

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Adam Oldham it depends if you use it in state waters vs private waters. Also our Australian viewers stated that it doesn’t need registration due to 30lb thrust size. Basically check with your local laws.

Bass Dojo - 5 years ago

That's awesome, need some outriggers for stability! Love it.

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Bass Dojo not bad idea. Yak Gear style ones would be nice. They double as rod holders when not in use. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Q7UM7A/?tag=ytk-20

NeiI S. - 5 years ago

I weigh 220lb's. I rode in an aruba 8 for about 3 feet. It was like riding on a barrel. Tippy is putting it lightly. I don't know how he makes it look so stable.

Pointpilot - 5 years ago

This how "Ford" got started! Garage mechanic. I love it!

Adam Kalman - 5 years ago

The thumbs down is probably because of the cancerous music

D.Phillips Racing - 5 years ago

Awesome thanks.

Flapjack What? - 5 years ago

Isn’t the point of a kayak to use it for exercise?

TheBrockOriginal - 5 years ago

Flapjack What? It's for just about whatever in the hell you wish to do with it.

Say What!? - 5 years ago

Kermit the Frog narration,classic

zach burke - 5 years ago

I feel like so many people say so many people sound like Kermit.
I swear I’ve seen atleast 5 youtubers told the same thing.
Then I’ve been told it.
Then I’ve seen several other people irl that have been told it.
Kermit has such a unique voice but somehow people hear it in even the most non unique voices.
So weird.

cheese gromit - 5 years ago

its not easy being green ... but 4real you really sound like kermit da frog

Starfireaw11 - 5 years ago

Narrated by Kermit the Frog.

Raymond Ashby - 5 years ago

Why the irritating goddamn MUZAK?? WHY ?? yoyoyoyoyoyoy??

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Raymond Ashby thanks for feedback.

Ron Ernst - 5 years ago

Now everything you own has holes in it from battery acid.

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

He chose that battery probably because he had it laying around. Brett works on cars and is a bit of a motorhead if you hadn’t noticed.
I personally use these sealed deep cycle batteries by Mighty Max. You can lay them on their side and be fine. They have few different sizes based on need. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QGLAHWS/?tag=a41a9-20

Alan Call - 5 years ago

Great video definitely will try

Hillbilly Holler - 5 years ago

Now that you have a motor on that you have to register it.
If you don't it's a healthy fine just like driving an unregistered car.

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Christopher Gardner - 5 years ago

Once you a motor on a boat you have to register it

nonyabiz smith&jones - 5 years ago

Stupid malinials.

paulvsalas - 5 years ago

Very cool idea. I can see this as a permanent mod to an even bigger kayak.

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

It would certainly be a sweet track mount option on bigger kayaks.

Joey Layman - 5 years ago

Pretty cool

Yak Motley - 5 years ago

LOL! Thats awesome!

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Hey thanks Jack! Love your vids as well.

jimp9565 - 5 years ago

So easy to register at the DMV. It's like $40-50 for two years and you can buy the plastic hull numbers at Walmart for $9. Not a PITA like some are saying.

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Hmmm we just usually need to ask manufacturer for Manufacturers Certificate of Origin. That is how I previously did some past motorized Hobies. Guess it totally depends on where you live.

Devin Stout - 5 years ago

If you can find a way around it let me know!

Devin Stout - 5 years ago

If you dont have a title, they wont let you register it is the problem in oregon. My gf inherited a 15 ft canoe and is injured. I wanted to put my trolling motor on it because i cant row in wind or current all day alone. Cant register it because there was never a title brand new.

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

I agree. Pretty easy.

Gene Lamb - 5 years ago

Looks cool. You better get it registered with your state and get numbers on it now that you have a motor.

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Yes depending on where you live and use it you may need to register the motorized kayak.

John E Osman III - 5 years ago

Pretty darn sweet!

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Thanks. Can’t take credit for the creativity. I only edited the video. We agree though....pretty darn sweet. It really did inspire us to see such creativity. Thus, we had to share with viewers.

Robert Anderson 3rd - 5 years ago

Go for gas power get that thing scooting.

Joe Anderson - 5 years ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGnnxAivEhA

Robert Anderson 3rd - 5 years ago

You can do it there are a ton of engines you can use just have to look around how much does the electric components weigh now

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Haha. Yeah a 2.5hp will only weigh about 29lbs. Definitely doable.

lookinforthebig1 90 - 5 years ago

This guy is a freaking genius and the simplicity of it...why haven't I thought of that u know if he cleaned up the design a little bit and was able to make a handful of these a week I would guarantee he would sell everything he made and probably more keep on keepin on dude u r gonna make it far in life with skills like that

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Totally agree. Thanks for words of support. We definitely appreciate him sharing his project.

Jason Bailey - 5 years ago

I think this would just be called a electric powered kayak, not a kayak go-kart. Saying go cart had me thinking that it had wheels and could drive straight from land to water.

Greg Jackson - 5 years ago

Cool, ingenious rig, but his girl friend is gonna be ticked if he takes-on water and sinks that thing. No pfd?

Greg Jackson - 5 years ago

KayakDIY: Just made the comment due to not seeing one. Everyone has their own threshhold of safety. Granted, a type I or type II is a better selection, depending on the activity, and a type III is a whole lot better than a type "none". Just my personal preference, and once again, everyone has their own threshhold/perception of safety. I safely managed to complete a 21 yr career in the Navy, with a few yrs of that spent at sea, and would personally find it embarrasing to myself if I drowned while out kayaking. ;)

Steve Lyk - 5 years ago

thanks for the inspiration
Do you need to register a electric bike? Don't think so.
So why a trolling motor? Falls in the same category!
That's why pedaling and rowing will do for me. Thanks

gotnokittys - 5 years ago

Steve Lyk Only human powered are exempt here in Az. Even a 4 person/4 oars rowing boat is included.
But once you register you must keep it up.

oneshottracy - 5 years ago

Maryland only requires you to register your kayak if it is any way “motorized”...

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Yeah it is totally crazy. I still don’t always do it. Depends where I use the craft. We grew up going to private ponds and lakes which weren’t controlled by state. Also when testing a motor mod I don’t always register. I just test in low traffic areas or private ponds. When I want to go on more public waterways then I register. That is how I do things and I totally accept the risk of being ticketed.

megarouge61 - 5 years ago

I lived in Oregon and actually got a ticket because i had an inflatable boat with a trolling motor on it. trying to get that boat registered was exhausting! Boat places thought i was nuts. however Oregon law is written so that if you have anything floating (tube, raft, log,) if it has a motor of any kind it has to be registered. crazy!

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Our Australian viewers said this wouldn’t need registration by them due to motor size. Here in US most states would require registration. I see tons of guys in Florida using trolling motors without registration. Doesn’t seem to locally be enforced much. I personally think it is a dumb law. I hate government over regulation. Some states even require registering non-motorized kayaks. The registration money seems to rarely benefit kayakers.

Brandon'svlog - 5 years ago

That’s cool. He’s just missing the rod holders.

inurtrash - 5 years ago

Where da beer holders?

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Lol. True. I put rod holders on nearly every kayak I buy. I’m obsessed with fishing.

Jason S - 5 years ago

Very cool. I had thought about putting a trolling motor on my kayak but I dont want to have to go through the hassle of registering it and paying for it.

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Yeah but registration in most states is cheap and to me worth the money. Some states it is really easy to register and others a bit more difficult. I see tons of unregistered motor kayaks in Florida. Some choose to risk it. Our friends in Australia said they don’t if the motor is 30lb thrust.

XCELCIER - 5 years ago

You'll need a tag to operate that now.

Larry Talbot - 5 years ago

I don't know what to say except that's wicked awesome!

I'd run to Wal-Mart and buy one of those kayaks just to build one, because I have most of that stuff laying around here, as I'm sure most of us do. The only thing stopping me is it has to be registered and here we also have to pay "personal property tax" on top of that. That stinks!

The state gets enough of my money already!!!

james ellis - 5 years ago

same here in WV,if kayak or rowboat is human powered no registration or personal property tax.The minute you put a trolling motor on it you pay and register.ABS system that pimps the public while kissing the coal companies ass.

Larry Talbot - 5 years ago

My state squeezes every penny they can out of us to pad politicians pockets. I wouldn't feel so bad if they put that money into roads or schools or something useful, but they don't. The roads are so bad here you can't even hold a cup of coffee in your hand while driving...unless you want to wear it! Then, to make matters worse they just announced a few days ago that the govt. won't be funding the roads any more and we might be going back to gravel. (So much for rebuilding the infrastructure!) Probably 1/3 of the schools have closed in the state and consolidated with others and they are always begging for money. So where does all that personal property tax, vehicle inspection and licensing money go? Toward some politicians summer villa! So I make it a point to avoid registering anything I don't have to.

I think any state regulates, simply to keep the cash flow going, because looking around here I can't see one good use of any of that money unless they are paying $1,600 for fountain pens too!

This project is awesome and I think we need to see stuff like this once in a while to push our creativity to the next level! That's what DIY is all about!

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

Wow! Your state really socks it to you. Honestly, I don’t register some of mine unless I’m going on major public waters with powerboats. However, I assume the risk. I think the states over-regulate. I know lots of private ponds/lakes. I saw this project via FB and it totally inspired me to maybe push the envelope of DIY a bit further.

3x3 wudworx - 5 years ago

South Aus bud

skullcam - 5 years ago

are you from qld

3x3 wudworx - 5 years ago

I'm sure it'll only be a matter of time before the state government realizes it's a growing market and wants their pound of flesh.

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

That is an awesome law! This one uses a 30lb thrust motor (link in video description). Here in U.S many states like to suck as much registration money out of people as they can without offering any benefit in return.

Fishing with Cristina - 5 years ago

That's awesome you could tell that he has a bright future in front of him

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

I totally agree. I saw this and was so inspired by the creativity. Thanks for the comment and show of support.

NiteWolfe Fishing - 5 years ago

Awesome job, Sadly in Texas (not sure where he is from) i would have to get hull numbers.
Its already proving to be a pita for my homemade yak.

Dick Flinghammer - 5 years ago

All hail the beaurocracy! They can register my fucking turds!!!!

Larry Talbot - 5 years ago

That's a good point!

NiteWolfe Fishing - 5 years ago

Instead of non-fuel exemption i would rather see a hp or thrust one.
Mainly because you can build some very high powered electric outboard motors.
IMO any thing 55# and under should be exempt.

Larry Talbot - 5 years ago

There should be a non-fuel powered exemption. I mean to register a trolling motor? Its ridiculous! How far do they think we can go with the best of them?!

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

I agree. They want our money but won't likely use the money to do anything beneficial for us kayakers.

NiteWolfe Fishing - 5 years ago

I personally thing small electrics should be exempt but the states want their money.

KayakDIY - 5 years ago

True..most states require hull numbers. I wouldn't have registered it in Iowa...then again I would have been on several private lakes/ponds. I only register my motorized kayaks that I use on big water shared by boats.