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Darren Turner - 7 years ago

Dude, if you're going to release the fish, please don't put your fingers in their gills, they won't survive!

lost55551 - 7 years ago

that was hellavabut fish

Jacek Slodkiewicz - 7 years ago

I m working on my kayak too , the trolling engine is 30lb , how is the top speed on yours , did you check by GPS or so ?

Tito r - 8 years ago

The electric box to turn the motor on were did you get it ? And Do you have a video how to replace to switching controller ?

Linda Everett - 8 years ago

where do you get the aluminum plate for the motor mount? Where do you get the foot control rudder clips? not many people know how to mount trolling motors on kayaks. too bad there is not a motor mount made for them. I can't find one anyway.

Lowegy - 8 years ago

I purchased the plates from metal scrap yard and custom built it. The ruddier clips, which allows for length adjustments, was purchased from Walmart.

Chris Murray - 8 years ago

crab creek! nice

Victor Melendez - 9 years ago

ey friend have a question to put a motor trolling to a kayak do not need some kind of lincense

Dan Roy - 9 years ago

Great Vid , thnx!

ramirobga - 9 years ago

thanks for the video, and thanks for sharing... Can you tell me abouth the lb power motor, and your battery system?, and how many time it can be used... thanks again...

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Omar R - 9 years ago

Nice setup you have

kayla peabody - 9 years ago

brilliant

Charlie - 9 years ago

How do you raise and lower your TM in shallow water?

Lowegy - 9 years ago

+Charlie B it's done manually. In shallow waters, step out and adjust.

Skysurfer - 9 years ago

Range? Thanks for sharing.

Lowegy - 9 years ago

+Skysurfer It depends on battery Amp Hour rating, size of motor, and run speed. The larger the motor and faster the speed, the more amps it uses. Typically, under "normal" usage, I get about 10-12 mi range and the runtime is about 7-8 hours, however, this is using a very large 120 Ahr battery.

Wayn Jul - 9 years ago

Thanks lowegy. Because of you and countless other YouTube
yakers I decided to trick out my kayak for hands free fishing
with a 30lb thrust Minn Kota trolling motor and start a channel. Yak up and go fishing!

cool kayak - 9 years ago

Hey do you have to register your kayak because of having trolling motor? I'm thinking about putting one on mine too. I'm in California.

robert dellinger - 9 years ago

nice job I really like the way you did the steering

MrCrazyT513 - 9 years ago

How fast do u go

Lowegy - 9 years ago

+MrCrazyT513 about 5-6mph at full throttle.

Anderson Valente - 9 years ago

R Lee - 10 years ago

thank you. my Prowler is about to get 'pimped'

Usain gali - 10 years ago

U got any motors for sale???

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Oscar M - 10 years ago

show me ur rig

Roger Oz - 10 years ago

how fast could you go with this motor?

Zakary Smith - 10 years ago

Proably around 2-7 mph depending on conditions, have one similar to this.

ArtAsh44 - 10 years ago

San Luis Pass?

1911HeadBanger - 10 years ago

Nice job. Looks like it pushes you along very well.

Ross Leahy - 10 years ago

Great home engineering!

Mike Craig - 11 years ago

Good Job, Thanks!
I'm wanting to relocate my variable speed control from my Minn Kota motor to the front of my kayak. Would you know of a variable control box, I can purchase?
Mike

30milesOut - 11 years ago

starting to see lots of motors now... saw 2 dudes with 2hp outboards on hobie pa's last summer... great rigging...

Robert Medina - 11 years ago

How long does the trolling motor last on a full charge?

Hamburgers007 - 11 years ago

Great work. Love the foot controls.

cem yatman - 11 years ago

very good job..catch and relase.is very good..thank you for share with us.

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ronbronb - 11 years ago

Nice

phartattack - 11 years ago

make sure to check state regulations, if you have a motorized boat it has to be registered. that usually includes trolling motors

Salty Sheppard - 11 years ago

Texas is one of them.

Brian Allen - 12 years ago

Where is this at

TimeKeeper - 12 years ago

Nice job! Very slick. Nice to know that a small motor is quite ample. How much does your motor weigh? I'm powering a boat I've designed but weight is critical.

kingfisher71 - 12 years ago

Very nice! I've got the stuff to rig my kayak. Gave steering a lot of thought. Decided to hard mount the motor and use the paddle to steer with. May rething useing your system. Thanks for a great video. BTW....I think that old fat dude thought you were going to pot-lick him!

gnonymouse - 12 years ago

FUCKIN GENIUS!

2004acurarsx - 12 years ago

lynnhaven inlet?

Nehat Krasniqi - 12 years ago

Amazing set up awesome work and a piece of art

silkcitykid1 - 12 years ago

Hey great work. Are you fishing in salt water? Wouldn't that ruin your motor

Lowegy - 12 years ago

@Chris, I built it from scape aluminum I purchased from a metal recycling yard.

Chris Marshall - 12 years ago

not canoe kayak. Im a boy scout sorry

Chris Marshall - 12 years ago

Lowegy, Where did you get the plate you need to mount onto the canoe so you can mount the motor?

Lowegy - 12 years ago

Ronen, I purchased the knob from Radio Shack. I took the speed controller to the store to make sure it will fit properly. I think it's pretty standard knob so it should fit yours. Go to the their website and search for 274-407 Hexagonal Control Knob.

jmblakeney1 - 12 years ago

Awesome video! Did you redo any of the wiring or just extend the existing wiring?

Louie IV - 12 years ago

i have a prowler 11. think i could pimp it out so to speak with a motor / if so how much u think it would run me? any info would be much appreciated :)

warren james hirsch - 12 years ago

Well done on your mountink. I has give mean ID how to mount one on my kayak. best of luck with your fishing.

Lowegy - 12 years ago

@deputy 1040, thanks and good luck with your setup.

Doug Jeffries - 12 years ago

Thanks for posting! I have a jackson coosa that I am considering motorizing. Would you do anything differently if you had it to do over? Thanks!

junk8punk - 12 years ago

Congrats on your pimp-up kayak. Very nicely done with the foot steering control.

BOSS MAN - 12 years ago

great set up, I cant wait to set up my kayak, I just bought the motor the other day.

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Lowegy - 13 years ago

Good to hear from you Rudy. I enjoy your videos too. Next time I'm in San Fran, I will look you up.

noezzi - 13 years ago

Do you get problems from the marine sherriffs or coast guard? Do they still consider it a "powerless" vessel?. Great vid BTW

Dan Bridgers - 13 years ago

Hello, What did you use for the controlling of forward reverse speed? Didnt see that on the parts list. Thanks, Dan

Joe Tactical - 13 years ago

I'm looking to do a small lake kayak with a motor like this. How long with the power last? I will be using a heavy duty marine power source. I know it is hard to say but I have never used these motors before and I can only guess. I would like to be able to use it for 3-6 hours at a time. I only want it to go as fast as a person paddling goes. If need be I can hook up a solor panel to help charge as I go. Thanks for sharing this video.

Lex Lidisky - 13 years ago

What battery are you using?

RUDYAKAHALIBU77 - 13 years ago

GGGGGGGreat job buddy I want to put one on mine , I hope I get a good (( TAX RETURN )) this year : ) Thanks for that nice video see you on the water.

Bill Rogers - 13 years ago

ROFL... great setup... I like the beer can with the "safety" koozie at about 4:45... but EXCELLENT setup!

Rondell Patrick - 13 years ago

Very Nice! How long did it take to complete the process? I may attempt to modify my trolling motor after watching your video. Big Thanks!

Tina Andersen - 13 years ago

Have you considered making a kit available to the public? If you are interested, I am interested in marketing it. We have the resources needed. Please contact Mark at Been There Caught That in Santa Maria, California

G Smith kayak angling - 13 years ago

nice bit of work ,looks well . have fun.

Ron Belote - 13 years ago

Nice setup .Thanks for sharing !

aljotock - 13 years ago

What a guy! Thinking outside of the box, very neat!

Lowegy - 13 years ago

@Kevinthekiller82, with 120amp hr battery, runtime is about 5-8 hrs depending on speed and use.

KevinFish556 - 13 years ago

Great work. What is the run time?

Gary Carter - 14 years ago

Nice setup, rear mount is the only way togo, you look like you get good speed. One day I have to post my setup on youtube, I just made it look very clean.

Lowegy - 14 years ago

@cragcrawler, yes I pulled the throttle off the head, extended the cables and installed the electronics into a small waterproof pelican case. I also shorted the shaft, capped the top, and sealed the top with plastic heat shrink tube.