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Dyna Mike - 6 years ago

FAIL = CANT GET INTO BULKHEAD

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Jesse Smith - 6 years ago

What the measurements so I can do it

East-Coast Fish Commander - 6 years ago

I use the same kayak for my channel. That is awesome as hell

Chris Does What - 7 years ago

Good video, just got my boy a kayak, going to let help paddle around a bit, but next year I may want to do this for him.

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Mitchell w - 7 years ago

Maybe I misunderstood or simply did notice but what was the I bolt for? This looks like a keep it simple stupid design that will work well. I have the same exact kayak and am looking to build this mount my self. Thanks for the idea and the video!

Warren Arf Williams - 7 years ago

I made a dollie with small inflatable tires and PVC pipe. But yes, it is a PITA to get up and down.

Mitchell w - 7 years ago

Warren Arf Williams oh okay, that makes sense. Thanks for clarifying. I made a similar set up today with some lumber rather than the composate decking and it worked beautifully thanks for the video. Only complaints is pulling the kayak by hand up and down a hilly trail. Good Lord it killed me. Other than that it was a dream!

Warren Arf Williams - 7 years ago

I have an eye bolt in the hull as well, just behind the seat. Reason was to tie the motor board to the hull so it couldn't come out, but I never used it. This setup won't move at all.

Don Williams - 7 years ago

How did you paint it like you did? Very cool brother.

James O'Brien - 7 years ago

Thanks bud!

Warren Arf Williams - 7 years ago

You are welcome! Paddle on!

Chekasout 1 - 7 years ago

great job bud. i must have missed what the small eye bolt was for??

John Clark - 7 years ago

I think he said it was to tie off the motor, in case it came lose. If you are subject to flip over, like me. It may save you a motor.

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Jeffery Hinchey - 7 years ago

Nice, you found a way to get rid of the canopy bed.

Rodney Johnston - 7 years ago

that you're installing a trolling motor on your kayak I believe you need a license you have a motor on your kayak you register it just like a boat you can find out from your police the DMV are we perfect from Google a lot of people don't do it and they're violating the law

vearing islife - 7 years ago

you might want to tie down the left side of the mount because it looks like it's going to pop off due too the weight of the trolling motor and if that happens that would suck cuz you would go for a dip and also lose a trolling motor

Jacob me - 7 years ago

cool video man! I have the same kayak. What kind of seat setup are you using? I've been considering using a bleacher seat on mine.

Warren Arf Williams - 7 years ago

Hey Jacob! I actually us a stadium seat. Found one at Meijers ($25) with a metal frame that matched the grommets in the factory seat. It's not that great, though, and I usually place my throw cushion as a back pad b/c I had to bend the frame a bit to get the hinges bolted in. That took the tension off the back canvas so I was leaning back against the top rail of the seat frame. Not too comfortable, plus it put me in a more rigid upright posture which took leverage away from my paddle stroke (when used, heh...). That seat beck has rotted out, so I'm back in the market for another option w/o a top rail. I wish the cockpit was about 2" larger all the way around. LMK how you do! Good luck! Paddle on!

Oinkie McBacon - 7 years ago

Horrible video

visualkeirockstar - 7 years ago

does it make the kayak tilt the side a little bit? I want to set up my trolling motor but it a bit heavy.

Ray Konold - 7 years ago

I don't know what the laws are in your state but here in Missouri, if I put a motor on a kayak, I would have to register it and pay extra taxes on it. It's an interesting project though.

Larry Lyon - 7 years ago

That is correct, and once registered, you have to decal # on both sides of kayak. Got to have lights for night fishing.

jim k - 7 years ago

They make small 12 volt deep cycle sealed gel type batteries for power wheel chairs. I use them to power my lights in my pdr business. They weigh less than 20 lbs and I know they will work great for your application as well. MK brand batteries are by far the best for longevity and I've tried many other brands with poor results. Good video

Ask The Pro DJ - 7 years ago

7:42 THAT IS CRAP

Ask The Pro DJ - 7 years ago

Horrible video, dude get yourself a TRIPOD!

Michael R - 7 years ago

Skyler Cawdrey, that's setting the bar pretty low

Skyler Cawdrey - 7 years ago

I hope you are better at DJing then making comebacks

Ask The Pro DJ - 7 years ago

Ok I got it, I will bring it over for you and you Dad to use when you have SEX together. Make sure to wipe it off dont want know caca on it when I get it back.

Skyler Cawdrey - 7 years ago

He left the tripod in your moms room

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James Spiker - 8 years ago

Pose a hypothetical question,kayak with electric motor and of course a battery overturns.Question is what would be resultant damage to motor and battery??

Warren Arf Williams - 8 years ago

This happened to a friend of mine. He uses a SEALED battery and capsized in about four foot of water. He righted the yak and waded about to the spot and 'felt' the battery and motor with his feet. He retrieved them and uses them still to this day, no problems at all. I cannot advise on an unsealed battery but I wouldn't hesitate to hook it up and give it a go.

Andrew Murphy - 8 years ago

http://www.cabelas.com/product/DuraSafe-Transom-Trolling-Motor-Lock/1331617.uts?productVariantId=3103757&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03383598&rid=20&gclid=CjwKEAjwm_K_BRDx5o-sxq6ouXASJAC7TsFLFN0ZJCK3rmepSlhRm1CUyqvUwzcA9KSq6UrPHQLsqRoCCCnw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Andrew Murphy - 8 years ago

or you can buy this mount http://www.islandhopperoutboards.com/kayak-motor-mount-basic-model.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwm_K_BRDx5o-sxq6ouXASJAC7TsFLMwlEeJAkSSAky8gAnCQJ_5TJhDsOi7IEer5SZhg3GBoCWmbw_wcB

Clint Schildhauer - 8 years ago

I have a similar set up on a Ascend 128T sit on top Kayak with a 85 lb deep cycle battery and it works great. I've been out 3 times with it and my battery doesn't even need to be charged yet.

Joe Hastings - 8 years ago

Have you thought about placing batt up front to more evenly displace weight.? Is it fast.?

phon inta - 8 years ago

nice and smart ..good idea

OIVIARxPRx - 8 years ago

Hey i have a question if you install the trolling motor on the side will it destabilize the kayak would you flip over more easy??

Bryson blansett - 8 years ago

What's the diameter of the piping

CAElite - 8 years ago

Haha ive been wanting to do something like this for ages. Been kayak fishing for a while, I just pop my kayak on my roof bars of my car and drive up to the local lochs. However being the lazy bastard I am I tend to just paddling a few hundred metres then float about. Really want to do something like this so I can have a small motorised fishing boat with a bit of range (I would use a petrol trolling motor).

Might try to assemble something like this over the summer, will need a slightly bigger kayak with rod holes, can put the kayak on the roof of the car then remove motor and put it in the trunk.

Doug H. in VA - 8 years ago

A small trolling motor will burn up the controls at 4 or 5 after 20-30 minutes. Running it on 3 is OK, but use a digital speed controller (like a motor scooter uses) that pulses power to the motor.

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Nooney Nomad - 8 years ago

Good job I like that and its easy to use easy to remove.

Smith Rangel - 8 years ago

does the kayak lean to much to one side where the motor goes ?

Smith Rangel - 8 years ago

+Warren Arf Williams okay thanks thinking of doing it to my kayak

Warren Arf Williams - 8 years ago

The motor is very light and does not cause the yak to lean at all. Thanks for the question!

K nine 45 - 8 years ago

This was not helpfull

AskHack - 8 years ago

cool but now requires registration as it is motorized be forewarned.

Killer2Destroy - 7 years ago

In florida u dont need it.

Justin Zappe - 7 years ago

AskHack depending on the state Montana dosent count electric trolling motors

dustin Stoeckly - 8 years ago

Stupid question, you have to buy a battery charger right?

James Parker - 8 years ago

Hey, nice work I like ir

Question just on the motor, do you think it would be possible to mount it on the rudder pedal system of a kayak, but detach the top half of it, and re-wire and mount that in the cockpit area? This would just be for the speed control, the steering done with the pedals. Thinking that would work great, but wanted an opinion, not sure how the motor will like being cut into 2 pieces!

Thanks

Dwight Harley - 8 years ago

How does it ride in the water? I am guessing that it will ride ass end really low in the water with all the weight in the rear

Sean McNierney - 8 years ago

great Idea, I may do just that and modify mine!

Michael - 8 years ago

Warren, great info. I have the same kayak and I am using your plans, thank you for posting. I have a few quick questions if you would be so kind...1) Are you just resting the metal pipes inside the fishing rod holders?2) What type of metal are the U and I bolts you are using? and where did you get those?3) Do you think muffler pipe will work strength wise, as opposed to the Canopy bed frame metal?Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you!

Surge Fishing - 8 years ago

I've done the exact same mod. Video coming soon :) I would def reinforce the area around it though. Also the rods don't need anything stronger as the motor doesn't push too hard. I'm using 1.3" pipes from lowes made for chain link fencing. Cheapest option by far.

Sean Stacho - 8 years ago

Great video! I have the same kayak Warren. I really like your kayak seat replacement and was wondering if you could share with me how you did that. I'd really appreciate it. Thanks, Sean

Warren Arf Williams - 8 years ago

+Sean Stacho

Hey Sean, the seat was simple as well. It's a $25 stadium seat from Dick's Sporting Goods. I used thew same screw that anchor the kayak seat. The seat is comfortable with a cushion, but the fabric does not hold up to UV rays well and has 'rotted' along the top rail. -Warren

ByGraceIGo - 8 years ago

Most kayaks companies ALWAYS err on the side of safety. So if they say it will old 270 lbs. It will probably hold about 300. I would def have to have a smaller battery. I've batteries in foreign cars smaller than this. Just assayin. My storage is not that deep. I'd have to do the milk crate thing. This seems like A LOT of work.

Ian Hendricks - 8 years ago

what angle did you bend the pipes at ?

Kent Hendrix - 8 years ago

Nice setup! I am wanting to get into kayak fishing but wanted to find a way to have a trolling motor mounted on the kayak. Your video was very informative! When I build my setup I am going to look into a way to have the power on/off and direction controls be foot controlled, so I can hold the kayak in place without having to take a hand off my rod and reel. I'm pretty good with electronics so I think such a setup would be possible.

nz rockdj - 8 years ago

I like your setup except that the electric trolling motor with its associated battery is way too heavy for my liking and you have the corresponding limited speed and limited distance of battery power. I have been looking at a similar setup on my double seater Kayak using a 2hp 4 stroke motor which is total of 21lbs.

Warren Arf Williams - 8 years ago

Let us know how it works out!

Saori Hamajima - 8 years ago

ARF just got all my questions answered re trolling motor set up /pontoon setup .Thankyou SIR ARF .

Warren Arf Williams - 9 years ago

This battery was recommended for my application. So i'm getting two for Chrstmas....right, Santa?

12V 35AH Wilderness Tarpon 100 KAYAK Trolling motor battery, Amazon $64.99.

Dylan C - 8 years ago

How is this battery so cheap? Also did Santa get you what you wished for.

MaryAnn B - 9 years ago

hey i got my kayak this weekend but i ended up getting a better deal for a Preception Sport 10 foot at gander mountain, id like to send u some pictures whats ur email address?

MaryAnn B - 9 years ago

where did you get your Kayak at? iv been looking for that brand Trophy 126 Future Beach but cant find it anywhere.

MaryAnn B - 9 years ago

Oh wow thats awsome yes sir i sure will thanks so much!!!

Warren Arf Williams - 9 years ago

+maryann bolzenius

Good luck! I'll want to see those pics. I got an email from a tuber who said he put a 46lb troll motor on his. Wow!

MaryAnn B - 9 years ago

Awsome i found one at academy sports i plan on ordering it since they dont stock it instore. Thank you so much me and my boyfriend have a river property we go to and i plan to do a set up similar to yours.

Il send u photos of mine once i have finished

Maryann

Warren Arf Williams - 9 years ago

+maryann bolzenius I got mine at Dick's Sporting goods.

Dan Roy - 9 years ago

FIRE THE SOUND MAN! PLEASE!

Todd Routhier - 9 years ago

Probably can get away without bending the pipes right? Just looks a little nicer? If the poles are kept short and you mount the ubolts at an angle that would still allow the board to be mounted straight with the poles at an angle, right? What about PVC pipes, you think they are sturdy enough at the thickness that needs to go into the rod holders? PVC is so easy to work with and I guess it's debatable if it would be lighter than the metal pipes you used.. Not much of a mechanical guy, just askin' and sharing my thoughts.

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Greg Roberts - 9 years ago

I think that is a great idea. The only problem I can see is that the uncovered ends of the bed posts are bare metal and will eventually tear through the plastic of the rod holder as the motor vibrates. The end of the posts should have an end cap.

Gregory Potter - 9 years ago

thanks you saved me a lot of ulcers
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Chris Heath - 9 years ago

I have the sun dolphin journey SS 10ft and there is a video on youtube about weight issues. How does this work weightwise with your kayak? Im about the same size as you.

Warren Arf Williams - 9 years ago

+Chris Heath The yak has a rating plate with a weight limit. I'm a bit over that limit due to my weight+motor+battery. I've siliconed around the rear water plug housing and don't take any water. However, with a large marine battery the yak sits a bit heavy in the rear and tends to 'push' water at speed settings of '3' and above on the trolling motor (the bow is never out of the water). My upgrade plan is to buy a sealed Cabela's marine battery ~37lbs, a 50lb thrust MinnKota, and lose 20 pounds. I love this setup.

Todd Livingston - 9 years ago

Do u have to get your Kayak after you put a trolling motor on it ?

Todd Livingston - 9 years ago

Ok thanks

Warren Arf Williams - 9 years ago

+Todd Livingston Technically and by law it becomes a motorboat and the license for it is $9. No property taxes, just the use tax (license).

Todd Livingston - 9 years ago

Registered

James Smith - 9 years ago

Arf! Thanks for this sir! Well done too, btw! Excellent delivery of a smoothly clever idea...

And Im not just saying that because Im also 205lbs...with a sweet lubrow (goatee) just like yours...
Who also just so happens to have dated a woman...a decade ago...that left me burdened with a full set of queen size canopy bed polls to raise on my own. (In the garage...perfect cond.)...

2 -16' Ocean Kayaks Trident Anglers-ruddered...Check
Rod holders...2? Check
Wood...check
Ubolts...I-bolt...Check
34 pnd thrust Minnekota...clamp mount...Check
Deep Cycle...batt...Well, I moved the big one..hahaha...again, just like yours to my aliner. Ive got a motorcycle batt swingin in the bow tho, but thats for fishfinding...and way too small. I'll blow a part of my savings on this project on a perfect batt, w/o borrowing from other stuff. But thats it. Ive got the pipes bent and drying now from coating them with aerosol truck bed liner. The woods getting a marine gloss clear coat- natural grain..,with grey/black bedliner kevlar stuff coating the hardware

This afternoon I was... (once again)... very specifically targeting the simplest...cleanest...COOLEST solution to powering my yak. Cost be damned...(actually...cheaper always feels better..). But, its been tough finding the right idea to get a crush on...

Yours is going to be perfect!

I hated those rod holders anyway. I always felt like I was going to lose my gear.
Im going to mount a couple of holders on the back of the wood.

Thats again, Arf.
I salute your particular genius and the chinbeard. Respect!

James
- in Sacramento, CA

GP Henry - 10 years ago

I have that same kayak. What angle did you bend your pipe? Is that a 45 degree?

ALABAMA RTR - 10 years ago

Really neat idea.. and you did a great job in my opinion. Easy to remove too if you ever get in areas where a motor isn't needed and want your holders back! haha

geekyPIANOman - 10 years ago

I have a same trolling motor for my tarpon100 just like that one except, I saw off the shaft to make it a little shorter n easier to handle. Great job...

mike c - 10 years ago

the weight limit on the futurebeach trophy 126 is 300 lbs per the manufacture

phartattack - 10 years ago

Take the table foot covers off and you have your rod holders back!

Warren Arf Williams - 10 years ago

Excellent!!

Driggs11 - 10 years ago

Does this track fairly straight. Mounted on the side

Warren Arf Williams - 10 years ago

I recently visited the Kentucky Water Patrol and inquired about the legality of this setup. The KY law states that any boat that is powered (even electric, even a kayak) requires a license. The license for my 10.5' Future Beach kayak with an electric motor would be $9. There is a serial number on the hull and that number is used on the registration.

Wade Summers - 8 years ago

And Arkansas.

Doug H. in VA - 8 years ago

too bad; it's the law. Same as VA.

whoodiestyle - 9 years ago

That's stupid.

Todd - 10 years ago

whats the diameter of the pipe your using? I can't seem to find one that fits snug...they either end up too big or too small, which doesn't seem very sturdy

Warren Arf Williams - 10 years ago

The pipe is 1.5" OD. Fits my rod holders with no 'wiggle-room'.

Ярик Андерссон Охота и Рыбалка - 10 years ago

super video men- i am press like

Herman Moxey - 10 years ago

that works.. I did something similar but I didn't bother bending steel pipes. Instead I used 1.25' pvc pipe. I had to sand them a little to get them to fit in the flush mounted fishing rod holders. Then a simple wooden 2x4 across bolted to the pvc pipes. The 2x4 is on an the angle with the rod holders but it doesn't matter since trolling motor has several angle adjustments. Plus I left about 4" of pvc pipes sticking above 2x4 so I still have a place to put fishing rods. Works great for trolling. Now to find a good 10 pound Lithium battery to replace that 50 lb lead acid bohemoth.

Warren Arf Williams - 10 years ago

Good post. Readers have asked about using PVC.

bbcasting - 10 years ago

NICE!!!

Can you use your setup in salt water or will it ruin the trolling motor?

Warren Arf Williams - 10 years ago

+bbcasting I'm 5'9" and the forward well hinders my comfort so I usually rotate a leg on the top, else I can begin to cramp after a few hours and need to stop for a stretch. I would not recommend this boat to you for that reason. 12-footer, no forward storage would be MY next boat. oh, and no anchor for me. Pushing weight capacity already.

bbcasting - 10 years ago

+Warren Williams Cool, thanks! I'm looking at this kayak for fishing/crabbing, but I'm worried that I'm too big (6'1" and 210). Heard some guys have trouble with the size of their feet while sitting.

Also, do you have an anchor set up on this?

Warren Arf Williams - 10 years ago

Some of the materials I used are rustable so it would make sense to go stainless where affordable. In the ocean, with no obstructions (reefs, wrecks) you may get away with thick-walled PVC pipe as the 'pipes'. The T'motor shaft is stainless already. If it were me, heck yeah I'd give it a go. Maybe a lighter gel battery and a spray skirt for washovers. Swamping would be my biggest concern, so PFD wear is a MUST always. I have never drowned with my vest on.

K2 - 10 years ago

Great video! Ever think about adding quick disconnects for the electrical hook up? A nice marine power cupeler and you won't have to worry about hooking up terminals to battery.

Dario Molinari - 10 years ago

Well this turned out great! Good video. You should get a tripod for the camera so you have your hands free.

Gerald Paul - 7 years ago

Dario Molinari how would I find out if the state where I live, I would have to register my kayak if I was to do the same trolling motor rig

Johnny Wewoka - 10 years ago

Warren good vid,, but God dude I got seasick from watching it.!!!!

On Day Five Fishing - 10 years ago

I Subscribed!!! Nicely done.... Be kind to the fish!

Warren Arf Williams - 10 years ago

On June 16, 2014 I picked the rear of the yak by the motor mount and pulled a rodholder off. Had to put washers on the screws to reinforce. Message is: don't lift the boat by the motor mount cross-board. Mine lasted a year before the screws went through but it was a 15 minute fix. Better than new. Boat has been in use as seen for 13 months on the Ohio River where it's been through the locks and back.

Raymond Boyles - 10 years ago

Wouldn't it make the kyake side wase

Warren Arf Williams - 10 years ago

130June - 10 years ago

Very clever.

TheBambislayer - 10 years ago

They sell mounting kits and short shaft trolling motors for Kayak's .

Gerald Paul - 7 years ago

TheBambislayer what is the website

1divemaster1 - 11 years ago

Thanks for the info. Very informative. May try that w/ mine.

Mike Hale - 11 years ago

In 1967 my friend and myself found a company located in northern Utah that made motorized kayaks. The electric trolling motors were mounted internally along the center line near the stern, battery was in the bow, the only indication that the motor was installed was a small bubble just located over the motor... I don't remember the thrust but we could move about 7-8 knots all day long... the motor was controlled from the cockpit using a simply knob that slid forward for port and back for starboard. Along with a 3 speed forward and reverse switch and we were set... We fished and hunted out of these little boats for a number of years. I regret selling the boat, but time marches on. (I think the boat company went out of business in the early 70's, to bad, it was a super idea)

Warren Arf Williams - 11 years ago

Yeah, I just lean left a bit. lol.

The Colacubers - 11 years ago

Well done. Needs a counter weight though

Outdoor Thor - 11 years ago

Simple and elegant solution, sir. By far the best mounting idea I have found yet. The only thing I will add to mine is to leave the pipes coming out of the rod holders open at the top, so they can still be used as rod holders. Thanks!

Warren Arf Williams - 11 years ago

Any trolling motor will work assuming it's not too heavy. Even my lightweifgt MG34 creates a little 'lean' on the hull which I compensate for by leaning slightly to the left. This is a VERY successful modification and I've logged a couple hundred miles on creeks, rivers and lakes, even passing through the McAlpine locks on the Ohio River.

David J. Saldana - 11 years ago

can a salted water trolling motor can be used in fresh water?? very nice video by the way!!

Joseph Wingate - 11 years ago

Only issue I see with this is not sure how all states work but in Delaware once you put a motor on a canoe or kayak it has to be tagged.

Chuck Hartson - 11 years ago

Liked the video Warren, T-man can't wait for the video from today's event.

Charles Nowell - 11 years ago

'Murica

bibspingi - 11 years ago

Hey!! Muy buena idea! Asi harè el kio!.. Gracias por el videos

john chacos - 11 years ago

awesome idea

catbme - 11 years ago

Thanks so much!!! I bent the pvc with a heat gun and my kayak is a 14 foot future beach 75 pound beast 160 angler..I found a clamp in the electrical isle at lowes that locks tight about the trolling motor and is chained to the yak. thanks again for the reply and the great video.

Warren Arf Williams - 11 years ago

YES, thick-walled pvc pipe will work. However, if you paddle (motor) in shallow water or creeks with stumps, submerged logs, etc, your biggest concern should be impact resistance. If you hit a stationary object, something has to give. If the PVC breaks, the trolling motor may go into the drink. I have an eye-bolt in the center of the deck just behind the cockpit and I tether the motor. Good luck and thanks for looking!

catbme - 11 years ago

I really enjoyed this video since I have a future beach 160 angler which is hard to get a fit for most motor mounts...I'd like to ask a question can pvc pipe be used instead of metal pipe?

John R Proctor - 11 years ago

Thanks for posting. I will be coping some of your design to mount my 2 hp gas motor to my kayak. The little gas motors will weigh a lot less than the trolling motor and the battery. I only fish really shallow water so getting out to pull start the motor won't be a problem. Might not be so easy if you fish deep water. I will be you are a graduate of the Duck Tape School of Design. I am also an alumni.

Warren Arf Williams - 11 years ago

The Motor Guide motor has a 30" shaft. Elsewhere on YT is a vid by a guy who cut the shaft and made it about 20". I'm ok with the 30" b/c once it's going straight I can 'steer' by ruddering with the paddle.

Warren Arf Williams - 11 years ago

The yak is a Future Beach Trophy 126 (10.5') hybrid fishing. There was no precise bending involved. I actually used an old aluminum tent pole section and bent it myself until it looked about the right angle. Then I used it at the muffler shop as the guide. Once bent by the muffler shop, they stood straight enough and look great.