Watersnake Universal Electric Motor Mount for Kayaks and Canoes

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Mike Richards - 6 years ago

I have the 18 pound thrust Watersnake on a kayak. Yesterday I hit an oyster bar with the foot of the motor and the shaft popped out of the plastic bracket on the mounting assembly. Is this normal to avoid bending the shaft or did the plastic sleeve that surrounds the shaft break? I don't know if there was a gap in that ring prior to the incident or not so I am not sure if this is normal or if part of that plastic ring broke off. If it is normal, how do you get the shaft back inside the plastic ring? I took the head off to get the shaft back n the plastic ring but I dont think that was necessary.

Nick Duckitt - 6 years ago

You left out the footage of the bolts being tighened within the kayak. Can you please provide footage of this vital process.I won't be a able to purchase the T24 until I have seen it. Thanks.

Jason Kloos - 6 years ago

Nick Duckitt just make sure that you have access to where the nuts go. If you don't, use rivets instead. You can get a rivet gun for around $10.

CoRKA97 - 6 years ago

What battery?

Hayden Lewis - 6 years ago

You can buy it all in one. http://www.bcf.com.au/Product/Watersnake-ASP-24lb-Electric-Motor-with-Kayak-Bracket/545311?menuFrom=571506

Hayden Lewis - 6 years ago

i just installed one of these and tested this week. One thing this video does not show is to make sure you an access the area where the mount will be installed from inside the kayak. I was just lucky to have a person with very long thin arms handy.....otherwise it would have been a waste of money. Now installed...it works great....very happy with it other than the jack bar being very very tight to fit even when tightening bars are completely undone.

Darren Turner - 6 years ago

I have one of these but I mounted it on the back. Is so much better, kayaks don't steer well from the middle!

shady shady TV oopsy - 6 years ago

I just thought of a grate idear , you can use a shark sheald long diving leash attached to the kayak ternnit on away you go no need to worry about sharks touching of coming to close lol . I will do a video and always carry a dead shark smelling protection can so if it does come too close throw it in last resort and watch them feek out and disappear . I take two cans incase of emergency and rescue becon. Never know if you need it .

Ryan Rhodes - 6 years ago

Hi can someone please tell me if it’s ok to test run these motors out of the water?? Thanks

Darren Turner - 6 years ago

Ryan Rhodes yes it is. They are not water cooled.

Theseustoo Astyages - 6 years ago

I know you've said it works on motors with 24 lbs of thrust; I have a 34 Ib thrust Watersnake; would it work in this one, too? (the shaft diameter looks about the same, I think).

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yooser naime - 6 years ago

Don't forget to pack lots of donuts and beer on your exercise-free kayak!

Jason Kloos - 6 years ago

Clearly you've never attempted towing you're kid in an inflatable raft behind your kayak while fighting an outgoing tide. (Hint: the tide won)

Darren Turner - 6 years ago

yooser naime I us my kayak for fishing. If I want exercise, I go to the gym!

Charles Smith - 7 years ago

do you make this mount for 50 thrust

Markus Haefner - 7 years ago

Question: I am by far not able having the same hits as you have with my Electrokayak. I actually dont know why .. is it, because you are not able to see [Electrokayak.com] in US ?

Jason Kloos - 6 years ago

Markus Haefner our internet isn't censored in the US. I can see your website just fine. You aren't getting the same hits because nobody has a need to visit your particular site. Watersnake is a widely distributed manufacturer. You, aren't. It's that simple.

Gary Scott - 7 years ago

I have just ordered this unit that comes with the new bracket only, So would this come with the shaft holder already pre-attached ? as the video refers to those changing over from the old style brackets to the new one. One would assume that the need to avoid having to remove motor head would be more of a benefit to the technically challenged buyers. Also I noticed the video does not show how much difficulty there was in trying to attach the nuts to the bracket underside if the rod holders are the closest point to attach. Would need very small hands.

Silasa - 7 years ago

im tryin to order one from ebay. just not sure if it will fit my Minnkota endura c2 trolling motor. the shaft size is 1.125 inches i think thats 28mm. do you know or if anyone has tried to mount that motor on your motor mount? want to know before i purchase. thanks

randydjr1 - 7 years ago

Silasa did you have any luck with it working the Minn kota?

david vick - 7 years ago

I had you trolling motor mount for 4 months I love it

Clifton Graves - 7 years ago

Might be cool, I didn't survive the intro music

Bert Lindsay - 7 years ago

bit of stones would indeed have made a big difference

Jim - 7 years ago

Awesome Video !! Where can I Obtain a Mounting Brackets ??? can u provide a Link ..??
I couldnt find it on Watersnake.com.au Thank You ,,, JIm in NH

Larry Daquin - 7 years ago

Jarvis Walker Brands o Jarvis Walker St. Make pinwheels real

Jarvis Walker Brands - 7 years ago

Contact our distributors in the USA - Big Rock Sports - custserv.help@BigRockSports.com. or 1 800 334 2661. Alternatively, there are several International online tackle stores that will ship them.

Jed - 7 years ago

what speed does the 18Lb and 24Lb get upto? i want to buy one for a kayak but everywhere i look nothing says the speed.

Jed - 7 years ago

ah ok yep i see, im know absolutely nothing about kayaks, i'm still looking around at getting one to buy so that did help alot, Cheers.

Jarvis Walker Brands - 7 years ago

Hi, Jed. We don't specify speed as such because it is invariably linked to the size, weight and hydrodynamics of your watercraft. The speed for a lightweight streamlined kayak could be vastly different to a heavy and bulky canoe. The thrust is the only consistent measure and the Watersnake ASP is either 18lb or 24lb. Hope that helps! ;)

david vick - 7 years ago

I bought one of your water snake motor mounts and I love it

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Mack's Extreme River Fishing & Outdoors - 7 years ago

what is the Diameter of the head?? I need to know if if it will drop though the hole in my yak. tks Mack

Doug Gann - 7 years ago

Installing mine now. Dud..High speed only. Junk

Anthony Tyler - 7 years ago

This is an Awesome video! Thank you for doing this.

kalen mccormick - 7 years ago

Why can't you get this product in the USA ? I can't find a company that will ship it

kalen mccormick - 7 years ago

happy11111100 I know I order one from AUS for $200 USD IT delivered in 5days and I love it

happy11111100 - 7 years ago

Just bought a watersnake 24 on ebay in the uk delivered in 2 days
I paid 139 British pounds for motor and kayak bracket
Just fitted everything looking good

FCoxUSMC - 7 years ago

Never hook up negative first always hook up positive first. When unhooking always unhook Negative first, never positive first.

Ge Raf - 7 years ago

Also why is the motor mount requiring disassembly of the motor head when you could have easily designed the bracket that attaches to the shaft to bolt on???? instead of sliding onto the shaft... crazy stupid design

Donnie Waters - 7 years ago

they make one that uses the stock transom mount and also uses the built in rod holders to mount so no drilling is required.

Theseustoo Astyages - 7 years ago

"Concurrency" = A euphemism for selling shoddy, untested goods! I DO wish they'd do away with all the Newspeak!

Journey of Three - 7 years ago

Motor top speed??

Ray Day - 7 years ago

good luck putting the nuts on threw the rod holder

Robert Thomas - 7 years ago

I want a kayak

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George Worby - 7 years ago

where do we buy them in the united kingdom

Craig Fraser - 6 years ago

https://www.dacfishingtackle.co.uk

happy11111100 - 7 years ago

Ebay my friend

Abbey Craft - 7 years ago

Nice video but your incorrect when connecting and disconnecting a battery

TheRyadrian - 7 years ago

When you guys are commenting I can hear lisps and its irritating. Maybe surgery to tongue?

david hendry - 7 years ago

Kaleb Josey and you still forgot to start your diet, get laid, find a single friend etc

david hendry - 7 years ago

Kaleb Josey and you still added a redundant ellipsis.

david hendry - 7 years ago

Kaleb Josey nope, because I didn't type it. Not good to start a sentence with a comma. Burn, mate, burn!!
Also, you still forgot the capital M, and the singing lessons!!

david hendry - 7 years ago

Kaleb Josey maybe for you it's fun, but I'm not gay. Sorry mate.

Kaleb Josey - 7 years ago

This is getting fun.

Kaleb Josey - 7 years ago

You still forgot the comma after my name.

david hendry - 7 years ago

Kaleb Josey you still forgot to learn how to play the guitar, mate.

david hendry - 7 years ago

Kaleb Josey you still added a redundant ellipsis to your comment, mate.

david hendry - 7 years ago

Kaleb Josey and? so? You still forgot the capital letter, mate

Kaleb Josey - 7 years ago

You still forgot the comma, mate....

david hendry - 7 years ago

Kaleb Josey I'm pretty sure forgot a capital M

Kaleb Josey - 7 years ago

I'm pretty sure you forgot a comma, mister Hendry.

david hendry - 7 years ago

Abbey Craft nice comment but you're spelling you're wrong.

David Thompson - 7 years ago

nit pickers!!!

Jester Cohort - 7 years ago

+Abbey Craft, ...True, ..& I don't know why he refers to the top as the 'motorhead'

Patrick Burton - 7 years ago

will this be available in the USA?

BlackCaviar101 - 7 years ago

Hi, How tall is the actual mount? I'm carrying my kayak upside down on my roof rack and wondering if the mount will hit the roof of my car.Thanks

happy11111100 - 7 years ago

Above the mount stem are screw bolt type clasps taking height to about 8 inches soooo easy to take off and put back on

happy11111100 - 7 years ago

Mount is about 4 inches should be ok
Takes about 30 seconds to take mount off 30 seconds back on

Unreel Fishing Charters - 8 years ago

How much is the cost? Also can I trust the online retailers that are on eBay? Will the product last and not be a scam? Looking forward to your reply!

happy11111100 - 7 years ago

I just bought a watersnake 24 on ebay in the uk delivered in 2 days
I paid 139 British pounds for motor and bracket
Just been fitted looking good

s l - 8 years ago

Where can you purchase in USA?

CrankyNinja1 - 8 years ago

What size battery?

Craig Fraser - 6 years ago

deep cycle leisure battery 12V 50-100Ah Lithium batteries LiFeP04 are too expensive at the moment. Also depends on how long you intend to be on the water - 30Ah would be the least you should go for 100Ah might be a bit overkill.

happy11111100 - 7 years ago

12 volt deep cycle battery 30ah

Jarvis Walker Brands - 8 years ago

Battery size for a tiller steer electric will vary depending on your watercraft and your intended use. This is a 12 volt system.

Mohd Kazem - 8 years ago

great product .....

Cung Tran - 8 years ago

Mohd Kaze

Jarvis Walker Brands - 8 years ago

Thanks! ;)

JT Kayak Fishing - 8 years ago

so where can I purchase this at?

david vick - 7 years ago

KayakDIY I bought one on eBay I paid $130 t18 trolling motor

happy11111100 - 7 years ago

Ebay in the uk sell them just got one

KayakDIY - 7 years ago

You need more distribution to the United States. I have folks constantly asking where to get your Watersnake T18/T24 motors. You used to have them on Amazon which was nice and convenient. Are you planning to expand U.S distribution?

Arran Heaton - 7 years ago

ebay, £70

Jarvis Walker Brands - 8 years ago

If you google 'Watersnake Universal Motor Mount' you'll find some online retailers that will be stocking these mounts. These mounts will be distributed to retailers and readily available very shortly! ;)

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