My Motorized Mokai Kayaks
Kayak 8 years ago 187,499 views
Mokai Kayak: Here is a quick explanation and review of the Mokai motorized kayaks that I recently purchased used. They are the 2012 model and arguably the of best run of the boats. I have not actually seen the new models and the opinions expressed in the video are based on my online research.
UK laws mean it's got a motor it needs a licence and some places a permit and/or permission.Archeology has robbed many a fellow Englishman of treasure.
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me myself and i will stick to using a kitchen rudder and prop, hooked up to a honda gx35.
they always work better when you make them yourself.
the flotation is by law on new boats. i see no legal reason for the other changes, ''faster is a different type boat . .
I have been on " THEIR LIST " for over 3 yrs. = B.S. They never return my calls. Maybe the " Office Lady" sends me an " e-mail excuse" once a year (?)
I am age 75, a Ret. Navy parachute rigger and fly a powered para-glider = I like my gear to be EXACT and perform CORRECTLY. I do NOT like the CHANGES that MOKAI has made nor BAD customer service. I am TIRED of BEGGING the Mokai Co. to sell me a craft. Obvious, they are MAKING toooo much $ to " give a damn." I will search for an older, used model. I do believe , " Mr. Painless Cutch " man , etc. sincere people can assist and help build me a correct craft.
Next Mokai Co. will be selling " MADE IN CHINA " craft.
Let's join together, I will do donate time, $, whatever --- and put the pressure on them for " sincere, correct production, sales and service."
Sorry " Marie" but you have pissed this ol warrior off. P.S.- No need to call. I am taking my $ elsewhere.
"Mountain Mel" in Colo. - Ret. USN SERE-POW Inst. / VN combat Vet. Now tipi camp,www.youwillsurvive.com
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I have a kayak and would like to install it on the same
- soo, yeah, you are totally correct.
I watch it every day!!
I would really like a metal detector for the Florida sand!
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For the hull, I want to try a combination or several combinations of materials, including carbon fiber/fiberglass, fiberglass/plywood and layered wood veneer with a resin based bonding agent! I think a foot powered version will be good for the environment and great for family outings in groups of boats, the propeller combinations will include fiberglass/plastic composite, machine aluminum and carbon fiber! The rudder system will be spring loaded, will be a combination of composites and will move to avoid snags like trees, etc and the rear hull of the kayak style boat will be raised and flattened so only a few inches of the propeller sits below the lowest part of the hull and will have a circular shield to protect against low depth encounters. It will have a double hull that is either foam lined or a pressurized air core using a single layer on the interior to make the emergency flotation completely sealed and prevent a complete sinking!
The addition of catamaran style pontoons as an attachable option for extra roll control and storage will be on the agenda, for camping gear, fishing gear, food and even a cooler! The foam insulation would be great for cold climates like Alaska shoreline kayaking!
Classic example of how a company keeps screwing with a good product to make it better but engineers get it backasswards
and now sales will tank then the company goes bankrupt.
I would never encourage people to remove safety features like bulkheads or buoyancy reserves set by a manufacturer or as a coast guard requirement.
I did speak with people who own these boats and made these observations.
Promoting safe use of your boats should be your main concern in my humble opinion.
I may be wrong and removing buoyancy reserves may be just fine.
I wish you all the best on your boating endeavors.
Safe boating to all
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You have a responsibility to your 350,000 subscribers, this vessel is a death trap.
Bot everyone will use it on a calm pond or slow running river...
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I thought about motorizing my kayak with a jet that runs on batteries for when I get tired of paddling, but the Socialist People's Republik of Kalifornia considers any watercraft with a motor to be something that requires registration and fees.
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both sides that can be inflated by a CO2 carriage if and when needed Will provide enough flotation to keep the
vessel from sinking. I've seen some earlier Kayaks and the Louisiana version a Pieroue which we use in the
swamps with an electric trolling motor added and mechanical controls and waterproof switches. Used for fishing,
duck hunting and transportation loads back to the camps.
Just check his other recent video uploads, the thumbnail is his wife sittin' in the boat =)
in this case I would say: if you want something done right do it yourself
And we can't get this version anymore since the company now only has a newer even more crappy version out :)
why to keep reliable and simple eh ?
Or maybe all this just started up... With Japan? -gilpin 6-30-16
Getting rid of exhaustfumes and noise would make the journey up a river so much more serene...
Great video, as always. I am hooked on this channel, you have a really good way of presenting everything so that a viewer feels like you are talking directly at them as if they were there with you.
but now im hooked
im soo addicted on your videos that as soon as i see one come out i watch it no matter where im at
your doing such an amazing job
keep it up!
Beau never really says what he does for an income. His wife is a veterinarian, he has mentioned that a number of times. They also have a few videos taking care of a few abandoned animals bringing them back to health. One was about a faun that had some nasty open wounds on her. Another was a lost baby fox they found while on a walk somewhere. He was a little dehydrated and a bit beaten up. Possibly attacked by some other animal. But he turned out alright. All he needed was a little care and some food. Both were released to an animal rehab place and turned out into the wild. Not sure where you got the daughter in college thing. I don't think they have kids, but I could be wrong. Beau doesn't put his whole life on YouTube and I respect him for that.
Thanks stay safe. We'll be watching!
Thanks for the awesome video.
I love the American pick up trucks and the one you have looks to have a nice colour combination, I would love to own a one a one to use here in the UK
Yep I was wrong about the colour of the pick up I was tired and my eyes must have been going lol Yeh its the silver one over your right shoulder @ 1.19 it looks a good truck
Sounds like the company should hire more help to return phone calls, build more boats, etc.
just something for you to think: you should try to get a spare turbine/jet pump so when they discontinue that model and you have a problem, you are not SOL. love your videos man.
I'll find an old one, or coble one up from parts. Wife may have to wait. ;)
I have, and the very reason we were even considering is because of the shallow water/rocks and rapids. Floating is fun, but here it can be hours and hours before you even see a bridge, at least where the fishing and occasional relics are.
I had noticed the jet/body difference, and I'm always weary of non-one piece designs.....lol....Just not a good idea in water.....
Thanks again for the comparison, and opinion. I believe I can take your advice as the truth, as I seem to have pretty good video evidence that you know what you're talking about.......
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